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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with area shuttle service and bars

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Southern Sun Sandton captures the upscale charm of this neighborhood while catering to families with modern comforts. Guests enjoy meals at Lettuce and Lime restaurant, children explore the playground, and everyone appreciates quiet moments with books from the on-site library.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Executive Premium Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Premium Double Room

Highlights

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

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Premier King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier King Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton City Mall is located near Southern Sun Sandton, which provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a gift shop
  • A porter/bellhop, a computer station, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 301 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

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
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)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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 organization.

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

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun Sandton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Sandton?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Southern Sun Sandton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 610 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Sandton located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of The MARC, Nelson Mandela Square, and Sandton City Mall. Peacemaker Museum and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within 15 minutes. Johannesburg Sandton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 284 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great to stay at Southern Sun Sandton on my business trips
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Pilatwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice and spacious rooms, very clean

10/10 Excellent

Rumbidzai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giresse Concorde Omotunde

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

8/10 Good

Victor

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

Very good location, safe to walk around and close to major highways if you want to go to other places by car. Room service and maintenance is its lowest point

8/10 Good

Neale

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

Sandton Holiday Inn business stay

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good. Only problem is that generator was too loud and disturbed sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lydia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo traveller

Excellent, albeit my trip wasnt business related, it had a perfect desk and connectivity for WFH etc which many may find favourable. The bar staff were a little under trained and seemed to struggle with anything greater than 1 instruction or order at a time. This was a very basic and I could see how patrons may get frustrated, but they were friendly etc throughout. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A political party congress on at the same time so hotel was very, very crowded. Very noisy, especially at night. Almost impossible for individual guests like myself to use the dining room or bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is getting old and need renovations soon. The service is not at 4 star level. Ie, they start cleaning the breakfast table, when you are still eating :-/ I will use another hotel next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good hotel

Wonderful stay at the hotel. Very neat , secure and healthy environment. However improvement should be made on variety of breakfast food as well as fruits variety. I had to buy most of the fruits from outside e.g grapes, pears. -The hotel is supposed to be cigarette smoking - free but l experienced smokers in my floor though l had requested smoke- free zone. - Attention should be made to the rooms before a client comes in. My room's Safe cabinet was not working and they could not open it, l had to be changed to another room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in the process of renovating their rooms, mine looked a little dated but was clean comfortable and functional. I reported a problem which was quickly attended to. Breakfast was good, like all of these places avoid the pastries, the fresh fruit, eggs any way you like and other accompaniments are good & they try to cater for all (pork dishes are seperate). The evening menu is a bit ordinary but there are plenty of other places nearby to dine. For sightseeing the hop on hop off bus has a shuttle stop in front of the hotel. There is a nearby train station which is walkable, it goes to the airport and is clean and safe. The airport transfer service offered by the hotel if you have more luggage is clean, comfortable & the drivers professional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Business x Hospitality

A 2 nights stay without water during the day. The first day, after a long-hour trip we could not take a bath, wash hands and flush toilet. Terrible experiencie that was explained by the manager and apologized through a letter (for all guests). In the other hand, when asking to check-out at 1pm - 2 hours after the stabilished time the answer was "Stay at 12 and after that you pay 400 rands". The reception lady didn't at least take a look at the system if there was availability. Only the prompted business answer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfast. Lots of room. Dinner service a bit slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFFAELE

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

Ótimo

Ótimo custo benefício
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Muito bom, Preço < Benefícios, ficaria novamente!

É um hotel, bem bonito, seguro, os quartos são ótimos. O hotel tem um transfer que para a Nelson Mandela Square a cada meia hora gratuito. Fica perto, andando daria uns 10 minutos, mas como todo cuidado é pouco, o transfer é um serviço mto atencioso da parte deles. O café da manha também é muito bom. Ficaria novamente, preço muito bom para tudo que o hotel oferece e a qualidade do hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait a long time to check in, there was a problem between Expedia and the hotel, but it was eventually resolved and we were accommodated. It was only an overnight, so didn't get to spend enough time to properly review. Lovely bed and bedding, super comfy and king-size everything! Very nice shower, complimentary toiletries, full breakfast spread, and easy access to the shops through the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super ! Beautiful hotel I will come back against n
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel excelente. Confortavel. Estacionamento. Café da manhã variado.Bem localizado.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mzwandile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The carpets will need to be replaced soon
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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