Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton

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Southern Sun Hotels
8.7 (2681 reviews)
1st Road, Hyde Park , Johannesburg , ZA
+27 11 341 8080

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies
Soundproofing problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Mentioned as needing improvement; rooms smell like weed and cleanliness issues noted.
Service
8.81
Staff was reported as friendly in some reviews, though some found them dismissive.
Location
9.35
Consistently praised for convenience and safety, with good access to malls.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with some notes about soundproofing.
Amenities
8.83
Good facilities mentioned, including a pool and gym.
Value for Money
8.79
Perceived as good value, especially given location.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast described as excellent, though timing of service was criticized.
Overall Experience
8.81
Mixed reviews, but generally positive experiences overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Southern Sun Hyde Park offers individually decorated rooms with panoramic views of Johannesburg. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and a private bathroom with a bath and shower.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at Luce Restorante or savor Eastern flavors at Daruma Sushi & Tempura Bar. The Island Bar provides a perfect setting to unwind with a drink while enjoying beautiful views.

Convenient Location and Leisure Activities
Located within Hyde Park Corner shopping centre, guests can enjoy shopping or head to Wanderers Golf Club for a round of golf. With Nelson Mandela Square nearby and easy access to O.R Tambo International Airport, Southern Sun Hyde Park offers the perfect blend of luxury and convenience.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Southern Sun Hyde Park now.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JNB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2681 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Slindile • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Everything about it, they made it very comfortable for me

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • za
10
Good value comfortable stay.
Pros:

Wonderful modern room and excellent restaurant and bar upstairs

Cons:

Room cleaning is often delayed until the afternoon

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Reginald Obaking • family_with_children • na
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sundar • solo_traveller • za
10
Very comfortable Stay
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Chitauro • couple • za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • za
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • zw
7
Pros:

Clean room

Cons:

All good

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Nomusa • couple • gb
10
The food was delicious and reasonable priced. Staff were friendly and keep it up Ashley and Sithembiso for your professi
Pros:

Safe and quiet neighbourhood

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Chun • couple • ch
7
Decent hotel and centrally located
Pros:

Easy to get around

Cons:

The breakfast staff were not very friendly

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Keira • couple • za
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Mpho • solo_traveller • za
7
Small Rooms , but great stay since I was there for only one night
Pros:

Great location and proximity to Sandton

Cons:

The rooms are quite small- even had to call the front desk to check if I was in the right room as I had booked a premium king room…, with the expectation of space

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sonja_HH • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Karl van Taak • solo_traveller • na
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Gaetan • extended_group • mu
6
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Boy • couple • za
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Thobile • couple • za
10
Pros:

The staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious..

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Touh Virginie • couple • gb
9
I was delighted ✨
Pros:

Everything except the food

Cons:

The food
I have ordered some prawns and chips
But the chips were made like with old oil it was crunchy and the prawns were ok.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ms Kay • couple • za
8
Pros:

The service was top-notch from start to finish. The front desk team was warm and welcoming, ensuring a speedy check-in. The rooms are spotless, modern, and very comfortable.

Cons:

Our hotel room was next to the pool and there was noise

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Meshailen • family_with_children • za
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee