Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in O.R. Tambo

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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Standard King Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview of Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620
  • Popular LocationEmperors Palace Casino6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEast Rand Mall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationInternational Terminal Duty Free Mall9 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)28 min drive

Room options

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room 1King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park

O.R. Tambo stay.Your stay at this O.R. Tambo hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Emperors Palace Casino and Arwyp Medical Centre. Kempton Park Golf Club and Festival Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 6 min drive
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 6 min drive
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 9 min drive
  • East Rand Mall - 9 min drive
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 37 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Airport Craft Brewers - 10 min walk
  • Mashonzha Lounge - 9 min drive
  • Cappello - 3 min drive
  • Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - 3 min drive
  • Yolo - 3 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4-star hotel in O.R. Tambo
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 9 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kempton Park hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 366 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers 366 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

WiFi is limited to 500 MB per guestroom, per day/stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun O R Tambo Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport to the airport?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is 0.9 mi (5-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport on May 2, 2024 start from $75.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offer free breakfast?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers free full breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Emperors Palace Casino (6-min drive) and Carnival City & Entertainment World (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a pool?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a restaurant?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is home to Bernoulli's Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport to downtown Kempton Park?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is 2.8 mi away from Kempton Park.

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient, close to airport, free shuttle every 15 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will stay here again.
Great stay. Friendly and helpful staff. I would stay there again. Shuttle service from airport easy and prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Coolidge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tik Shun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to reach
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service
A bit ropey around the edges. Needs a refurb. Otherwise a basic airport hotel experience. A bit disappointing for Southern Sun hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

STEPHANE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel close to the airport. Frequent shuttle busses from and to the airport. Friendly welcome and staff. Good wine at the bar. A bit disappointed from the food from the menu. May better having the buffet. Lovely garden with (cold) swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024