Southern Sun Sandton

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Southern Sun Hotels
8.4 (8035 reviews)
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton , Johannesburg , ZA
+27 11 282 0000

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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:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Odor in bathroom
Uncomfortable bed
Service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed sentiments; some reviews praised cleanliness while others mentioned bad odors and maintenance issues.
Service
9.1
Generally positive feedback on staff friendliness and helpfulness, though some service delays noted.
Location
9.1
Location is frequently praised as perfect and convenient.
Room Quality
7.6
Clean rooms mentioned, but issues like uncomfortable beds and complaints about carpets noted.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities were generally well-received; shuttle service highlighted as convenient.
Value for Money
8.6
Reviews indicated good value, especially given the convenient location and offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Mostly positive remarks about food quality, with some criticisms regarding dinner variety.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive experience with multiple comments expressing satisfaction with the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:06

Property Description

Rooftop Pool with Panoramic Views
Enjoy stunning views of the city while taking a dip in our rooftop pool. Perfect for relaxation and soaking up the South African sun.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and style in our air-conditioned guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, work desks, and granite countertops in the private bathrooms.

Dining Options and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious buffet breakfasts at Eclipse Restaurant, sip on drinks at Eclipse Bar, or marvel at the cityscape from Skye Bar. Don't miss out on the diverse shopping and dining options at Nelson Mandela Square, just a short walk away.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Southern Sun Sandton!

Important information:

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.
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.
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

8.4
Based on 8035 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Chuma • couple • zm
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
İlhami Onur • couple • tr
10
Pros:

Hersey harikaydi tesekkur ederiz.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Madelaine • solo_traveller • cw
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Tshepho • couple • bw
9
Pros:

The staff was welcoming, professional and friendly. The location was great, organized shuttle services. The luggage storage service helped more so with a late flight departure. Spacious room and bathroom, reliable housekeeping

Cons:

The bathroom setup is combined, prefer separate toilet.

The restaurant:
1. should label their food stations because they want to keep pork produce separate
2. Keep buffet dinners on fully booked nights and have a rolling cart for clearing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Madelaine • solo_traveller • cw
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Gaopalelwe • solo_traveller • za
10
Keep up the good work
Pros:

Conveniency

Cons:

Clearness

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Rania • solo_traveller • cd
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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KETLLYN PAMELA • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Reginald Obaking • solo_traveller • na
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ebrahim • couple • za
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mandaza • family_with_children • zw
4
Very uncomfortable and not worth my money
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The website gave a false impression that the hotel was refurbished. We were checked into rooms that were old, the bathrooms and shower had slime. The buffet dinner was terrible, the food was very poorly prepared and tested nothing like hotel food

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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KETLLYN PAMELA • extended_group • br
10
Muito bom! Recomendo
Pros:

O hotel é ótimo, já fiquei mais de uma vez e recomendo sempre! Café da manhã, equipe e acomodações muito boas!

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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kehinde • solo_traveller • sz
10
Staying at southern sun sandton is great experience
Pros:

Very comfortable and safe environment

Cons:

The staff are not kind of friendly

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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sibonginkosi • couple • gb
9
Thank you Southern sun Sandton for helping me celebrate my birthday. You surprised me. Thank you
Pros:

The staff are welcoming, the cleanliness and the quality of the food

Cons:

All perfect. Nothing to fault.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Hope • solo_traveller • tz
6
Fairly enjoyed
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Laundry services should be provided more coviniently and quickly available
Increase quantity of complementaly water
Porters shuld be there all the time. Hostitality should be your first priorty.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gwladys • extended_group • re
5
Pros:

Proximité avec le centre de Sandton
La qualité du restaurant

Cons:

Énormément de bruit jour et nuit ! Chambres très mal insonorisées ! Gros point noir ! Je ne reviendrai plus malheureusement c’est dommage

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • re
6
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Cherrilyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very beautiful
Pros:

The food

Cons:

If there is a spa or massage parlour it should have been advertised at the front of the reception desk.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Yves • solo_traveller • cd
8
Fantastic
Pros:

Cleaness

Cons:

Check-in time

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee