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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free local area shuttle and bars/lounges

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Meeting facility
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
  • The MARC
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • JSE
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier King Suite

Premier King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Premium Double Room

Executive Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1001)
The price is AU$227
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Johannesburg

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Johannesburg awaits you at Southern Sun Sandton. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Skye Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the free kids' club, gym and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Sandton hotel include Sandton City Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 7 min walk
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 11 min walk
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 11 min walk
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trump's Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Family-friendly hotel with free local area shuttle and bars/lounges
Southern Sun Sandton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Southern Sun Sandton. An area shuttle within 5 km and A shopping centre shuttle are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 1 building
  • 301 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun Sandton offers 301 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Area shuttle
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 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

  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Turndown service

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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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 organisation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun Sandton?

Southern Sun Sandton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Southern Sun Sandton?

Yep, Southern Sun Sandton has free RV/bus/truck parking. Self car park with in/out privileges is also available for ZAR 50 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

Southern Sun Sandton has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Is Southern Sun Sandton family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Southern Sun Sandton is a hit with families.

Does Southern Sun Sandton serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun Sandton?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun Sandton?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Sandton?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 277 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

8/10 Good

SEUNGHYEON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shafiq

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Extreme Rude and poor check-in experience
Hi. The checkin experience was really poor. the lady staff agent did not greet, no even hello. was busy with another call and just waved me to a colleague who was busy, then she did my checkin, again no hello/good evening etc. really rude. my room (room 503) had no hand soap. i needed to call housekeeping. they did not answer. i had to call reception, that took a very long time to answer the call. eventually a security team member was sent to bring me soap. this individual was very polite which i appreciated. overall the service level at checkin was extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terrini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience
Worst experience of my life. The condition of the entire hotel was horrible. It looked so dodgy. The breakfast was terrible. So many options to choose from , but nothing tasted good at all. Our stay at this hotel was a complete waste of make y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bamidele

Great and friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The air condition in my room was not working well and the staff were very unfriendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Suhayl Feisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nduduzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place loved it and the area is just amazing with restaurant and mall next to it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lovemore

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Smart rooms quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PRINCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Althea, Nassau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAYNAND BHARATH SINGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giresse Concorde Omotunde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Travelled with group
Didn't like the staff attitude
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeran

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with wonderful and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oasis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdalla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024