Southern Sun Sandton

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Nelson Mandela Square

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Southern Sun Sandton features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. 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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY472
CNY543 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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About the neighborhood

Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148

What's nearby

  • The MARC - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 34 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 55 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 10 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 28 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar - Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Colony - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

  • Southern Sun Sandton features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 local shuttle
  • 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
  • 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
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 195 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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 fire extinguisher, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Property class

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

Also known as

Holiday Inn Rivonia
Holiday Inn Rivonia Road
Holiday Inn Rivonia Sandton
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road Hotel
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road Hotel Johannesburg
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road Johannesburg
Sandton Holiday Inn
Sandton Rivonia Road
Holiday Inn Rivonia Road Hotel
Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road Hotel

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.

Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun Sandton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Montecasino (13-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun Sandton and nearby?

Southern Sun Sandton has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Sandton?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lettuce and Lime.

What's the area around Southern Sun Sandton like?

Southern Sun Sandton is in Sandton, a short 12-minute walk from Nelson Mandela Square and 13 minutes' walk from Sandton City Mall.

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Reviews

Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered beautiful food and a convenient location for dining. (3 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a convenient and professional airport transfer service. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful hotel, the breakfast was delicious
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a comfortable stay when I travel for work. Great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the hotel and would definitely go there again. It was clean and the bed very comfortable. The food was delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in JHB. Modern, clean hotel with all amenities. Staff is professional and courteous. Short stay, but great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Nice restaurant for breakfast and dinners. Next door tot eh mall with hair salons, pharmacy, and grocery store. The premises are gated with a guard.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location great shuttle service great hotel Friendly front desk team and helpful. Lovely breakfast options hope it get changed everyday. Rooms are beautiful however bathroom still looks a bit aged or could it be the type of tiles. Tv not a smart one no access to Netflix. But besides that I would come back again snd again.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful. Service in the restaurant was a bit slow if I’m honest, but food was beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place with wonderful and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place loved it and the area is just amazing with restaurant and mall next to it
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
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8/10 Very good

Great Stay

The Hotel is beautiful. the service was great. can improve on the service during breakfast time.
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10/10 Exceptional

The accommodation was clean and good value for money. The hop on and off bus leaves right outside the hotel and it is in walking distance of the train station and Nelson Mandela Square
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing. Smart rooms quiet location
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8/10 Very good

Stay was good. Only problem is that generator was too loud and disturbed sleep
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8/10 Very good

We had to wait a long time to check in, there was a problem between Expedia and the hotel, but it was eventually resolved and we were accommodated. It was only an overnight, so didn't get to spend enough time to properly review. Lovely bed and bedding, super comfy and king-size everything! Very nice shower, complimentary toiletries, full breakfast spread, and easy access to the shops through the hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel is in the process of renovating their rooms, mine looked a little dated but was clean comfortable and functional. I reported a problem which was quickly attended to. Breakfast was good, like all of these places avoid the pastries, the fresh fruit, eggs any way you like and other accompaniments are good & they try to cater for all (pork dishes are seperate). The evening menu is a bit ordinary but there are plenty of other places nearby to dine. For sightseeing the hop on hop off bus has a shuttle stop in front of the hotel. There is a nearby train station which is walkable, it goes to the airport and is clean and safe. The airport transfer service offered by the hotel if you have more luggage is clean, comfortable & the drivers professional.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great shower, decent amenities, good spread for breakfast. Very close to the mall and shops too! Quite affordable also. All you need in a hotel when you are away with a hectic schedule. Only thing is that the bar closes at 10pm so if you are back late, you are a little limited. Get some snacks and stock up in the fridge and you are good to go! I would definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe location with convenient transportation to local area
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8/10 Very good

Nice Breakfast and good bar staff
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8/10 Very good

A nice property within the city centre
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8/10 Very good

Good Breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Our short stay went well
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10/10 Exceptional

Always great to stay at Southern Sun Sandton on my business trips