Situated in Johannesburg, Southern Sun Sandton is less than 1 km from Sandton Convention Centre and just a 5-minute walk from the Sandton Gautrain Station. It has a rooftop pool with panoramic views, and offers air-conditioned guestrooms with flat-screen TVs. Rooms at the Southern Sun Sandton have modern wood furnishings and include blackout curtains. They come equipped with a work desk and a coffee maker. The private bathrooms have granite countertops and a hairdryer. The Eclipse Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinners. Relax in the cafe-style Eclipse Bar or enjoy a sundowner at the popular Skye Bar, offering sweeping city views. Sandton guests can relax in a sun-lounger poolside, or visit the fitness centre which includes free weights and cardiovascular equipment. The Southern Sun Sandton is located within a 10-minute walk from the famous Nelson Mandela Square, a unique shopping plaza with a range of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bilal
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms were clean and neat, we'll laid out. The staff were friendly and so helpful.
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    It was so welcoming and the staff were very friendly and welcoming..food was delicious 😋 and the rooms were beautiful and the beds were comfortable 😊
  • Angelina
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was good. Location was great as it is very close to Sandton Mall
  • Zacharia
    Zambia Zambia
    It’s great value for the money and perfect location.
  • Israel
    South Africa South Africa
    It was truly everything and more they do it right consistently and it feels great... Blessings
  • Joseph
    Zambia Zambia
    Breakfast was good and location was convenient. Easy to locate and to access.
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    My son enjoyed the desk station in the room. The breakfasts were great! Your chef made us the best chicken schnitzels in the world one night!!! The best ever.
  • Raath
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything!! Neat, staff friendly and helpful. Spacious room. Also ordered room service and it was very good quality food, money well spent! The breakfast was a great treat with a lot of different choices, again with friendly and very...
  • Frederick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, the hotel staff were very helpful. The breakfast was OK. not the best. Confusion over which sausages were beef and which were pork, The staff are excellent!
  • Sarah
    Zambia Zambia
    i loved your staff, how they remembered me as im a frequent guest. i also loved the speed at which a maintenance job was attended to by both reception and maintenance.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Chairman
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Cajun/Creole • Chinese • British • Indian • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Southern Sun Sandton
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 40 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules
Southern Sun Sandton takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Southern Sun Sandton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Southern Sun Sandton

  • Southern Sun Sandton offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Personal trainer
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness classes
    • Pub crawls
    • Cooking class
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Aerobics
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Swimming Pool
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/performance

  • Guests staying at Southern Sun Sandton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Southern Sun Sandton has 1 restaurant:

    • The Chairman

  • Check-in at Southern Sun Sandton is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Southern Sun Sandton include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • The prices at Southern Sun Sandton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Southern Sun Sandton is 6.8 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.