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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Nelson Mandela Square

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Meeting facility
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.0

Very good

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Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
  • Popular LocationSandton Convention Centre11 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Mandela Square11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSandton City Mall12 min walk
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)35 min drive

Room options

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

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

Superior 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

Executive 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 Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Southern Sun Sandton is located in Sandton, a neighborhood in Johannesburg, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Traveling 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.
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What's nearby

  • Sandton Convention Centre - 11 min walk
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 11 min walk
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 16 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - 4 min walk
  • Trump's Grill - 6 min walk
  • Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - 3 min walk
  • Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - 2 min walk
  • Saint - 8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Sandton
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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle
  • Self parking (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 301 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Croatian, English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 205 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Lettuce and Lime
  • Skye Bar
  • The Chairman

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sun 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 available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 205 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 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)

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 23 Jum. I, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Sandton on 26 Jum. I, 2024 start from $84.75, including 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?

Check-out 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. JSE and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within 10 minutes. Johannesburg Sandton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 236 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fruda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sheets and bathroom could have been cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

LIDICE FAIRLENE

Too long wait to check in Bathrooms have a dirty smell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeun, Southbank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rashid

Traveled with partner
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo traveller
Excellent, albeit my trip wasnt business related, it had a perfect desk and connectivity for WFH etc which many may find favourable. The bar staff were a little under trained and seemed to struggle with anything greater than 1 instruction or order at a time. This was a very basic and I could see how patrons may get frustrated, but they were friendly etc throughout. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023