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Southern Sun Pretoria

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Buffet
Exterior
Lobby
Southern Sun Pretoria in Arcadia offers a peaceful escape from city bustle. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax by the seasonal pool, or explore the garden. The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine, and the bar is perfect for evening drinks.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr. Steve Biko And Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, GP, 83

What's nearby

  • Union Buildings - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • UNISA - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Pretoria - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barcelos - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Arcadia
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bowling alley, and an airport shuttle at Southern Sun Pretoria. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Oasis Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like rowing/canoeing, volleyball, and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, tennis courts, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
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

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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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • 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?

This family-friendly Pretoria hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia, Phuza Moya Private Game Reserve, and State Theatre. Breytenbach Theatre and Sammy Marks Square are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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