Southern Sun Sandton

Family-friendly hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Nelson Mandela Square

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Experience Sandton's upscale charm at Southern Sun Sandton, where family-friendly fun meets modern comfort. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Lettuce and Lime restaurant while the kids play in the playground or unwind with a book from the library.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Airport transfer
Pool
Gym
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
Free children's club
Free area shuttle
Free shopping center shuttle
Fitness center
Self parking
Pool bar

For families (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (free)
Playground on site
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148

What's nearby

Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 55 min drive
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
Johannesburg Park Station - 27 min drive
Free area shuttle
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

‪Saint - ‬3 min walk
‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬7 min walk
‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬8 min walk
‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Placing you within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Square, Southern Sun Sandton features a rooftop terrace and a free kids' club. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Lettuce and Lime, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 301 rooms
- Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Babysitting*
- Free children's club

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- WiFi in public areas*
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Onsite self parking (ZAR 50 per day)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Onsite parking limited
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
- Train station pick-up*

Offsite

- Free area shuttle within 5 km
- Free shopping center shuttle

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Free children's club
Free local shuttle
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

Golf lessons nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2008
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Plasma television
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lettuce and Lime - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Skye Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only.

The Chairman - This coffee shop serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 205 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

Self parking costs ZAR 50 per day
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Sandton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Sun Sandton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Sun Sandton?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Sandton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Sandton?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 50 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Sandton?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 610 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.