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Southern Sun Pretoria

4.0 star property
Hotel in Pretoria with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Reception
Suite | Living area | TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 2 Double Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr. Pretorius & Steve Biko Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007

What's nearby

  • Union Buildings - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • UNISA - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Pretoria - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pricepride - Pretorius Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

Upscale hotel located in Arcadia
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Southern Sun Pretoria. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Oasis Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 240 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 670 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 670 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Pretoria have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Southern Sun Pretoria pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Pretoria provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 670 per person applies.

Where is Southern Sun Pretoria located?

Located in Arcadia, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of State Theatre and Sammy Marks Square. Union Buildings and Sunnyside mediclinic are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Southern Sun Pretoria Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations, conveniently located near the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good hospitality, welcome fruits and wine was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place

It was an amazing stay, the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, great breakfast, wonderful staff. A home in Pretoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Monteiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room AC make a lot of nosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mukendi

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Degracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

My stay was very oeace and relaximg, I had to reason to complain about anything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
n/a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimakatso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleanliness

It was so amazing, room was clean all times, linen and towels were spotless and pure white.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Obey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Men staff at front desk are not friendly, especially the older one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is old and need an update. Toilet does not work, could not flush. Staff are kind and nice--Goodman was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mamoloko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay. We had good time

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samira Shawket

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Poshendra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomoyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Retshegofaditswe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lugard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimakatso

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Senzo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023