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Southern Sun Pretoria

Property class: 4

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A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade. - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows. - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a grand piano, and a modern reception desk. - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
A cozy reading nook with a bookshelf, a comfortable armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a sofa. - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
A hotel room with a curved wall, a minibar, a television, a shower, and a dining area. - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and shopping on site 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 24-hour gym, as well as activities like rowing/canoeing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dining table with a metal bowl of apples, surrounded by upholstered chairs.

Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a round ottoman, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Executive

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Arcadia, a neighborhood in Pretoria, Southern Sun Pretoria is in the entertainment district. State Theatre and Breytenbach Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia and Pretoria Country Club. Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and National Zoological Gardens of South Africa are also worth visiting. Visit our Pretoria travel guide
Map
Cnr. Steve Biko And Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, 83

What's nearby

  • Two elephants in a zoo enclosure with trees and a building in the background.
    National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A large, multi-story building complex surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.
    UNISA
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A historic building with a prominent tower and arched entrance.
    Union Buildings
    6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • State Theatre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fruit and Veg stall
    18 min walk
  • Chicken Licken
    10 min walk
  • KFC
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    9 min walk

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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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping

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
  • 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
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Property class

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

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?

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 spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia and State Theatre. Sammy Marks Square and Breytenbach Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Southern Sun Pretoria Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Engundu Yanick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. Staff were very kind. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It suited needs of my family including 2 baby twins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

NGONILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

CHristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

NGONILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Met our family needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Amenities were Lacking. Shower designed for children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mukendi

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
n/a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

ZICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'est un hôtel qui est plus proche du shopping Arcadia. Ils prennent soin de leur "Pool /piscine. Leurs chambres sont assez grandes. Plus magasins,fast food,banques sont plus près de l'hôtel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Levers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking from the parking lot to the reception on e has to walk in an open area. This is a challenge in case of bad weather
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Ken

Traffic noise in our room was horrific. Service was average. Pool area was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

mahlasedi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing experience

Amazing. But the hotel needs to fix all the lifts and breakfast equipment. Otherwise my room was amazing and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice in Pretoria

Very nice hotel and a good choice in Pretoria. Service minded staff at the front desk and in the restaurante. A hotel I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Trishna

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

excellent stay

had a lovely stay at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

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

excellent stay

booked a second time - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018