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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby
View from property
Sports facility
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Airport Grounds, Jones Road, /, Kempton Park, GP, 1627
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • East Rand Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room dining

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room 1King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kempton Park

With a stay at Southern Sun O.R Tambo in Kempton Park (O.R. Tambo), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Arwyp Medical Centre and 5 minutes from Kempton Park Golf Club. .This spa hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Nelson Mandela Square.

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Festival Mall - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • East Rand Mall - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 8 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 36 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yolo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jacksons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shongololo Lounge - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Hotel in Kempton Park with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Southern Sun O.R Tambo offers 366 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 366 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Bernoulli's Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bernoulli's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bernoulli's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (105 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun O R Tambo Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park

Southern Sun O.R Tambo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 888 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1667 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. After exiting bag-claim, it was easy to get to the bus to the hotel. The bus is clearly marked and runs every 15 minutes. Staff is very nice and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the airport. Shuttle runs every 15min. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rifaat

Travelled with partner
Smooth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anandhi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little outdated property but that’s the only problem. Rest all good. convenient location and pleasant staff. Good breakfast. The lady who was making omelettes noticed that I was struggling with vegetarian options and made special food for me. This personal touch was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shala

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
On the pulse side, easy straightforward check-in. They also host a happy hour with complimentary drinks and snacks. The room was quiet and reasonably tidy. The shuttle service to/from the airport is great. On the minus side. Housekeeping service wasn’t great. We were only supplied with one towel. That’s OK and usually easy to fix, but in this instance it took 2 calls to housekeeping and then finally a trip to reception desk to escalate to get the matter addressed Like many other reviews I agree the place looks tired and due for an update. But as a place that usually is targeted single night stays it’s quite fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the 5:00 happy hour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved relaxing in a clean room before flying
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

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

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good Breakfast and Dinner buffet. Unfortunately rooms are a bit dated and thin walls made the room quite noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

DEBORAH K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zak, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good, but the property is a bit dated, and rooms needing refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

8/10 Good

Darryl

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is situated very close to the airport and the free shuttle bus is very handy. The hotel is very nice but the rooms are a little tired. The restaurant has a very good breakfast buffet and the general menu has a good choice. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAHRAM

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wine and cheese treat in the evening was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

samantha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Arrived late after a very long journey and the room had a very strong smoke smell but I was too tired to see if I could change rooms. For a well known property it wasn’t that great as I have heard it should be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025