Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Sandton City Mall

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Southern Sun Sandton

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Meeting facility
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio

Overview of Southern Sun Sandton

7.8 out of 10 Good
7.8/10 Good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free children's club
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Children's club (free)
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

Premier King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Sandown
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 2 min drive
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 10 min drive
  • Montecasino - 13 min drive
  • Gold Reef City - 18 min drive
  • Lion & Safari Park - 23 min drive
  • East Rand Mall - 24 min drive
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 54 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 26 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Restaurants

  • Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - 4 min walk
  • Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - 3 min walk
  • Saint - 8 min walk
  • Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - 2 min walk
  • Trump's Grill - 6 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

In addition to a rooftop terrace and a free kids' club, Southern Sun Sandton features an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 610 per vehicle. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Lettuce and Lime, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers like the room service.

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 301 rooms
  • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2 PM until midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • On-site self-parking (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pickup*

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle within 5 km
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lettuce and Lime – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Skye Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare.
The Chairman – This coffee shop only serves light fare.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 205 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs ZAR 50 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Sun Sandton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Southern Sun Sandton?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Southern Sun Sandton?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Sandton?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Sandton?
Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 50 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Sandton?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 610 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Sandton?
You can check in from 2 PM - midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Southern Sun Sandton?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Montecasino (13-min drive) and Gold Reef City (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Southern Sun Sandton and nearby?
Southern Sun Sandton has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Sandton?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Lettuce and Lime.
What's the area around Southern Sun Sandton like?
Southern Sun Sandton is in Sandown, a short 9-minute walk from Johannesburg Sandton Station and 11 minutes' walk from Sandton Convention Centre.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Dillan, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service
Lauretta, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

R, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always great to stay at Southern Sun Sandton on my business trips
Johan, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Jacobus, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Thembinkosi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bathrooms look tired, need a revamp
5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sandton Holiday Inn business stay
All good
Neale, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Faisal, 2-night trip
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