15 Government Blvd Ext 1, Riverside Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1200
What's nearby
Riverside Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ilanga Mall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Mbombela Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Mountain Spring Spur - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Wimpy - 6 min drive
Doppio Zero - 7 min drive
Mugg & Bean - 7 min drive
About this property
Southern Sun Mbombela
Upscale hotel on the riverwalk
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Southern Sun Mbombela. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All 109 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Children's pool
Gym
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In a regional park
On the riverwalk
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Emnotweni
Emnotweni Southern Sun
Emnotweni Sun
Southern Sun Emnotweni
Southern Sun Emnotweni Hotel
Sun Emnotweni
Sun Emnotweni Hotel
Southern Sun Emnotweni Hotel Nelspruit
Southern Sun Emnotweni Nelspruit
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Sun Mbombela have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Southern Sun Mbombela pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Southern Sun Mbombela?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Southern Sun Mbombela?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Southern Sun Mbombela?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Southern Sun Mbombela provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Southern Sun Mbombela located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is steps from Riverside Mall and Riverside Casino Park. The Grove Riverside and Lowveld National Botanical Garden are also within 15 minutes.
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Southern Sun Mbombela Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 73 reviews
10 - Excellent
39
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 73 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
The place is just excellent you feel like you're in your own palace great rooms staff n food.
Vongani
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
This hotel is in a lovely area close to a mall in walking distance.
The staff are wonderful and the swimming pool is fabulous.
J
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10
Staff were great
Awesome service
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
It was clean and staff was great and will be back again
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Great
Sandi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
This is one of our favorite places to stay. The rooms are nice, the food is good, and the staff is friendly. The only constructive comment would be that the front desk people were not very friendly.
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10
Good
Sandi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Good
Sandi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10
The room was not ready when we arrived at 16h30pm
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Prof Hetisani Lucky
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Tyler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Henry
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10
Tran Khanh Dung
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10
BHAUTIK
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
Very beautiful hotel near several stores and restaurants and
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Mmapetla
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
8/10
Hetisani Lucky
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
Sugendran
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
Katlego
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10
Vusi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10
Leocadia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Lucky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Es war eine gute Erholung nach dem Kruger Park. Liegt gut auf dem Weg zurück nach Johannesport Airport