About this property

Located in Johannesburg, Southern Sun Sandton is less than 0.6 mi from Sandton Convention Center 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 marble 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 center 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. Offering a convenient complimentary shuttle with in 3.1 mi radius of the hotel.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kennedy
    United States United States
    Well laid out efficient room. Very comfortable, good WiFi and close to the Santon Mall. Reliable shuttle service. Great breakfast.
  • Claassen
    Thailand Thailand
    The hotel is conveniently located and goes the extra mile to take care of its guests, offering a complimentary shuttle service within a 5 km radius. The breakfast is fabulous, and the coffee station serves fantastic cappuccinos — a real treat to...
  • Clifford
    United States United States
    Very nice! Rooms are spacious clean, beds are very comfortable, great bathroom and shower. Quite hotel, safe key only to the floor your room is located on. Breakfast was delicious! Large variety. The food staff was very, very nice and...
  • Sophia
    Uganda Uganda
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was amazing. The Shuttle to the mall was very handy and run on time
  • Erica
    Brazil Brazil
    This is my second time in this hotel. I like the shuttle they have to Sandton mall. The room is spacious and comfortable.
  • Jeany
    South Africa South Africa
    Location is very easy to locate and reach the place easily. The breakfast was up to standard and will definitely refer
  • Torri
    United States United States
    The Southern Sun Sandton is a beautifully newly renovated location in the heart of Sandton. The hourly shuttle runs to Sandton City Mall makes it easy to enjoy shopping and explore. Another bonus was having a Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Stop in front of...
  • Charity
    Zambia Zambia
    My husband and i were so impressed with the hotel. The sky bar has a great view of the city and the free shuttle every 30 minutes to sandton city was a great touch. Loved the variety of food at breakfast
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    Super friendly staff. Hotel restaurant quite good. Very good value considering excellebt location. Very good shuttle service to shopping center.
  • Maria
    Malawi Malawi
    Crisp, Clean, Efficient! Staff service efficiency is exceptional - smooth, friendly, fast check in and check out. Baggage and valet service was the same. Overall a really good experience.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Eclipse Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      African • American • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Southern Sun Sandton

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports 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 dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 40 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Safe

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Southern Sun Sandton takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Southern Sun Sandton 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.

FAQs about Southern Sun Sandton