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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free local area shuttle and bars/lounges

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Southern Sun Sandton captures the upscale charm of this neighborhood while catering to families with modern comforts. Guests enjoy meals at Lettuce and Lime restaurant, children explore the playground, and everyone appreciates quiet moments with books from the on-site library.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Premium Double Room

Executive Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier King Suite

Premier King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton City Mall is located near Southern Sun Sandton, which provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), ATM/banking services and a gift shop
  • A porter/bellboy, a computer station and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 301 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lettuce and Lime
  • Skye Bar
  • The Chairman

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 205 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Sandton Holiday Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun Sandton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Sandton?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Sandton?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Southern Sun Sandton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 610 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Sandton located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of The MARC, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Peacemaker Museum and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within 15 minutes. Johannesburg Sandton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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