Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (963 reviews)
Princess of Wales Terrace , Johannesburg , ZA

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Good and varied breakfast
Great location in a historic building
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Heated pool and lively bar / social spaces
Clean and safe environment
Cons:
Dated decor and old / dirty carpets
Slow restaurant service at times
Thin walls / noisy corridors
Limited vegetarian breakfast options
Occasional housekeeping lapses (sheets not always changed)
Maintenance issues (broken tiles, noisy exhaust, lift out of order)
Limited TV channels and outdated in-room entertainment
Lunch not included in some packages

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Generally reported as clean and safe by several guests, though some mentioned very old/dirty carpets and occasional housekeeping lapses (sheets not changed daily).
Service
9.2
Consistently praised: friendly, helpful staff; smooth check-in; good hospitality and assistance with luggage.
Location
9
Multiple mentions of a great location and a beautiful, historic setting; convenient for meetings and social spaces.
Room Quality
6.6
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but several guests noted dated décor, heavy/old carpets, broken tiles in showers and other maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.3
Good amenities highlighted (heated pool, bar, event rooms); some negatives like a noisy bathroom exhaust, limited TV channels and a non-working lift in one section.
Value for Money
7.8
Mixed perceptions: some reviewers felt it was excellent value, others called it not value for money and noted high price and need for upgrades.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast and dinner often praised as abundant and well-prepared; downsides include slow restaurant service at times and limited vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall very positive experiences reported: clean, safe, comfortable stays with strong hospitality and memorable historic atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:17

Property Description

Stylish Accommodation and Fantastic Service
The Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park offers elegantly furnished rooms and suites with luxury bathrooms, satellite TV, and garden views. The hotel provides excellent service to ensure a comfortable stay.

Relaxing Amenities
Guests can unwind at the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, garden, and spacious terrace. Whether it's a leisurely swim or a workout session, the hotel offers a variety of relaxing amenities for all guests to enjoy.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a range of international cuisine at the hotel's popular restaurant, and don't miss the traditional South African braai held every Thursday. Additionally, the English pub features live entertainment, providing a lively atmosphere for guests to socialize and have a great time.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park for a memorable experience surrounded by greenery and top-notch service.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 963 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Dirk • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Mooi gelegen dus de hoge bomen, prachtige voortuin, heerlijk ontbijt en prima buffet savonds (zat bij onze kamer in). Lekker verwarmd zwembad, leuke bar met pooltafel en vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Kamers waren ruim, prima badkamer, maar vloerbedekking en entourage beetje gedateerd (dikke spachtelverf op de muur, oude vloerbedekking).

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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priscilla • family_with_children • za
10
wonderful. definetly coming back.
Pros:

location was perfect, my requests were seemlessly accommodated. the check in process went very smoothly. the hotel is clean and very comfortable. will definitely stay here again.

Cons:

i didnt choose to have breakfast because the choices for a vegetarian and non beef or pork eater is limited.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Hans-Martin • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

It’s a spacious, safe site with good-sized and clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff, and with good breakfast. Excellent value for money.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Blose • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Very good service

Cons:

Cleaner didn't change sheets daily

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jolanda • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal, gutes Frühstücks-Buffet, hohe Sicherheit, großes und sauberes Zimmer

Cons:

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2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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MIROSLAW • extended_group • pl
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Vinette • family_with_children • na
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Luigi • solo_traveller • it
10
Bello atmosfera di altri tempi
Pros:

Estremamente bella e storica la struttura, immersa in uno stupendo parco. Camera ampia on ogni comfort. Cena e colazione abbondante ricca e ben curata.

Cons:

La estrema lentezza nel servizio del ristorante, pur essendo solo parzialmente occupato ci sono volute circa 2 ore per completare il dinner.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • za
10
short but well worth it
Pros:

nice choices at breakfast
friendly staff
helpful staff with luggage

Cons:

lift not working in family room section

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • za
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gregoire • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Nirri • family_with_children • za
10
Beautiful place in Johannesburg
Pros:

The service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Zama • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • za
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Camila • family_with_children • br
8
Prédio histórico com quartos espaçosos
Pros:

A localização do hotel é boa, o quarto é bem espaçoso e a cama é confortável. O hotel fica em um prédio histórico e conta com bar e vários salões para atividades diversas no térreo o que pode ser bom para quem quer fazer reuniões de trabalho ou socializar com grupos grandes. O café da manhã é bem diverso e com várias opções.

Cons:

Eu tive apenas incovenientes menores. Houve um problema com o encanamento no primeiro dia que foi resolvido rapidamente por um funcionário do hotel e à noite, o barulho de pessoas no corredor foi um pouco incômodo. O exaustor do banheiro também é muito barulhento, por isso preferi não usar. A decoração é um pouco mais pesada e antiga, e o quarto é mais escuro, mas isso é algo de gosto pessoal.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Moroke • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Everything except lunch not included in the package

Cons:

Lunch not included in the hotel package but requires extra payment if u want lunch

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Moletsane • solo_traveller • za
9
Great experience.
Pros:

Clean and amazing food

Cons:

Walls are too thin .

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Gerdie • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Tumelo • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee