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Reviews of Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport 4 stars

OR Tambo International Airport, Jones Road, 1620 Kempton Park, South Africa

#12 of 27 hotels in Kempton Park

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 10785 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, good place for connecting flights

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    7.0
    Its a pretty tired hotel - needs some love. Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room key didn't work, and was very temperamental, only working on every third or fourth attempt

    Staff were a little sour on check-in got the feeling they weren't happy with life and I was somehow invonvienincing them for checking me into the hotel

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no fridge in the rooms

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Practical as a hop over place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit outdated and front desk checkin was a bit grumpy and slow, after a long flight

    The location was excellent as we stayed for one night before flying out again. Shuttle service was perfect

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Convenient short stay for layover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building and room feels a bit old. Could use a modern upgrade

    Location was convenient

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    We love this hotel. It is one of our favorites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is aging and needs a facelift, but we still enjoy it. It reminds us of the bygone era and is caused for reminiscing. We also did not like that There were no pool towels available and it took the staff a long time to just decide to give us normal towels when we were quite cold from being in the water. But at least in the end they did help.

    We love the food. All of the meals are excellent. The staff is very helpful. The location is great near the airport.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked 2 twin rooms, they were the same price but they didnt look the same one had a seperate bath and shower, the other was a shower in the bath. Room descrition and photos does not mention or show that the bathrooms are not the same.

    Close to the airport. Offers transport to and from the airport. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    As an overnight stop after a night flight the hotel was perfect. Arrived home after a short flight the next day relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have given more info about the hotel and its facilities in the room. Also a bit of guidance about breakfast queues would be useful. We did not allow enough time and therefore ended up having a cold breakfast which was a bit disappointing.

    The evening buffet was great and excellent value for money, the staff were helpful and the shuttle bus between the hotel and the airport worked efficiently.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    Very recommendable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. But just to say it is a very busy place especially at breakfast and dinner. Food / buffet was very good quality price

    Location and price with free shuttle running every 15 mn

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable. Wouldn't hesitate to use again or to recommend to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Aircon in bedroom.

    Proximity to airport & in airport precinct was great, as was the shuttle service provided. Room was comfortable & met our needs, although aircon probably wasn't cool enough. Breakfast was awesome as was the evening meal in the restaurant. Gym & pool were excellent.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    Ideal hotel very close to airport for a one night stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a bit too warm for my liking.

    Very convenient for the airport for a one night stop over, with regular, complimentary transfer to hotel. Good breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Great Airport Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only decaffeinated coffee on my room tray.LOL

    Great location for an early morning flight. Shower and wifi worked well. The evening wine and cheese reception plus the morning breakfast were well enjoyed.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Airport stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slippy shower

    Shuttle from airport Buffet Tapas and wine welcome was really yummy and friendly.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    9.0
    I WOULD STAY AGAIN AND THAT MEANS A LOT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    ALL GOOD

    AMAZING BREAKFAST! QUIET SWIMMING POOL WITH A CURE LITTLE RESTAURANT NEXT TO IT.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smooth check-in. Large room and comfy beds. Breakfast had a large variety and good quality. Shuttle bus service from the airport was efficent Would recommend booking this hotel to anyone who wants to be near Johannesburg airport.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is nice ,breakfast was nice and it's a buffet 😋 shuttle is alway from and to the airport

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    A great ‘layover’ hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like many hotels in Africa, things are beginning to look a little tired and could do with a freshen up. This is just and observation.

    My wife and I find Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport a very comfortable place to spend a layover between flights. Typically we have just arrived from Australia enroute to elsewhere in Africa. Normally there is an overnight on the way out and the return journey. Southern Sun OR Tambo is convenient, easily accessed via their shuttle from the airport. The food in the restaurant is excellent and the service is normally very good. This is my third journey using Southern Sun as my layover accommodation and we will continue to patronize this hotel.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had room without a view by elevator, was bit noisy at times.

    Proximity to Airport absolute bonus, shuttle were efficient and on time. Very comfortable beds. Service was friendly and professional. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Nice place if you're not around for a long time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's a bit of a walk to the shuttle area which isn't always clearly labelled, but it is a short journey which is a relief after a long week of travelling. We didn't get any assistance with luggage up to our room and the lady at front desk didn't make it clear whether we could leave our bags for porters or not. There was only one bottle of water for two people in the room and so that was a little odd. The key card failed to open the door both times we tried to enter after the first time. We overheard the cleaning staff assuming we were supposed to check out but we had asked and been granted a late check out, so we did feel a little rushed at the end. Breakfast was interesting, not all the staff were attentive, and we were set at a table that didn't have all the cutlery and it was never brought after we were seated. I ended up not getting eggs because the staff there were not alert to waiting people as they served others or talked amongst themselves. My husband also had to wait and the chef there didn't speak to him. The second set of curtains nearly fell off the hooks when I tried to close it.

    The bed was very comfortable and it was a nice stop over because of proximity to the airport.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    good convenient stay close to the airport with shuttle at the bus stop in front of intercontinental
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    no negatives to report

    check in went fine, room was adequate, breakfast was good,

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Appart from not giving me a correct wake-up call everything was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff forgot to give me wake-up call . I said my flight was leaving at 6 am for Paris and reception thought my wake-up call should be at 6am . Fortunately I woke up at 3 am . Would have been a disaster if I hadnt . Otherwise happy with everything

    I didnt have breakfast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    I liked the room staff and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    I liked everything everything

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    8.0
    We had an amazing time, the staff were friendly and professional. The food was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drainage system is very poor, especially for the washing basin in the bathroom

    The drainage system in the bathroom is very poor

    Stayed in October 2024

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