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Southern Sun Sandton

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Close to Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall, Southern Sun Sandton provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ₹7,783
₹8,950 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Executive Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

Standard King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

Premier King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a plant, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Junior Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Sandton, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, Southern Sun Sandton is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Johannesburg Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Wanderers Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148

What's nearby

  • A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.
    Nelson Mandela Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Hard Rock Cafe entrance with a large arched window and a neon sign.
    Sandton City Mall
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The MARC
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station
    10 min walk
  • Rosebank Station
    18 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    14 min walk
  • Pappas On The Square
    12 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    3 min drive
  • The Bull Run
    4 min walk
  • Sky Bar - Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
    9 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district
  • Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are located near Southern Sun Sandton, which provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge)
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
    • ATM/banking services, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All 301 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Plasma TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lettuce and Lime
  • Skye Bar
  • The Chairman

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Sandton?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Sandton on 11 Sept 2026 start from ₹7,783, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Southern Sun Sandton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Sandton?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Sandton?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Southern Sun Sandton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 610 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Sandton located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of The MARC, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Peacemaker Museum and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within 15 minutes. Johannesburg Sandton Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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