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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor banquet area

Popular amenities

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

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123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
  • Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandton City Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier King Suite

Premier King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Premium Double Room

Executive Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (236)
The price is NZ$141
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
@Sandton Hotel

About the area

Johannesburg

A stay at Southern Sun Sandton places you in the heart of Johannesburg, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Montecasino and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trump's Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Family-friendly hotel with area shuttle service and bars
Southern Sun Sandton offers 301 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 301 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. 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.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 km.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lettuce and Lime - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Skye Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only.
The Chairman - This coffee shop serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, Croatian, English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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

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

Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Joline

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Glen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mthembeni

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Paddy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Phumlani Stanley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jaaved

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

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

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

8/10 Good

Victor

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

8/10 Good

SEUNGHYEON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shafiq

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Extreme Rude and poor check-in experience

Hi. The checkin experience was really poor. the lady staff agent did not greet, no even hello. was busy with another call and just waved me to a colleague who was busy, then she did my checkin, again no hello/good evening etc. really rude. my room (room 503) had no hand soap. i needed to call housekeeping. they did not answer. i had to call reception, that took a very long time to answer the call. eventually a security team member was sent to bring me soap. this individual was very polite which i appreciated. overall the service level at checkin was extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terrini

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

Terrible experience

Worst experience of my life. The condition of the entire hotel was horrible. It looked so dodgy. The breakfast was terrible. So many options to choose from , but nothing tasted good at all. Our stay at this hotel was a complete waste of make y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bamidele

Great and friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The air condition in my room was not working well and the staff were very unfriendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest D

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

6/10 Okay

Suhayl Feisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nduduzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place loved it and the area is just amazing with restaurant and mall next to it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lovemore

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Smart rooms quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PRINCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Althea, Nassau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024