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Johannesburg · Gauteng

Southern Sun Sandton

123 Rivonia Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2148

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Rooftop Pool with Panoramic Views

    Enjoy stunning views of the city while taking a dip in our rooftop pool. Perfect for relaxation and soaking up the South African sun.

  • Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities

    Experience comfort and style in our air-conditioned guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, work desks, and granite countertops in the private bathrooms.

  • Dining Options and Entertainment

    Indulge in delicious buffet breakfasts at Eclipse Restaurant, sip on drinks at Eclipse Bar, or marvel at the cityscape from Skye Bar. Don't miss out on the diverse shopping and dining options at Nelson Mandela Square, just a short walk away.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Southern Sun Sandton!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

  • Clean rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

113 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Babysitting/child services
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Allergy-free room
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Pub crawls
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

8,035 reviews
9/ 10
Neat and clean
SANJAY · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.4out of 10
8035 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff
  • Clean rooms

Worth knowing — Odor in bathroom · Uncomfortable bed · Service delays

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.1

    Generally positive feedback on staff friendliness and helpfulness, though some service delays noted.

  • Location9.1

    Location is frequently praised as perfect and convenient.

  • Amenities8.6

    Amenities were generally well-received; shuttle service highlighted as convenient.

  • Value for Money8.6

    Reviews indicated good value, especially given the convenient location and offerings.

  • Overall Experience8.5

    Overall positive experience with multiple comments expressing satisfaction with the stay.

  • Food and Beverage8.1

    Mostly positive remarks about food quality, with some criticisms regarding dinner variety.

  • Cleanliness7.6

    Mixed sentiments; some reviews praised cleanliness while others mentioned bad odors and maintenance issues.

  • Room Quality7.6

    Clean rooms mentioned, but issues like uncomfortable beds and complaints about carpets noted.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

80% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

8.48035 reviews
  • Neat and functional

    9/10

    SANJAY · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “Neat and clean”

  • Good stay with minor problems, except the one of extorsion attempt.

    7/10

    Ricardo · couple · 2026-10-23

    “The stay was good. The rooms are very clean and the breakfast is excelent.”

  • Excellent service from the time you enter the gates. Very friendly and helpful staff and the rooms are very big and spac

    10/10

    Precious · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Everything! There was nothing not to like.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Somikazi · family with children · 2026-10-23

    “The room”

  • Very Good Stay! Would Recommend This Hotel Anytime to Travellers

    9/10

    Yugan · family with children · 2026-10-23

    “Breakfast, location and the shuttle service to the Sandton City Mall was on point.”

  • Good option for Sandton especially if you don’t want to leave the site and still get amazing restaurant options

    9/10

    Brandon · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Great location, nice refurb. Good bar”

  • A conveniently located hotel with excellent breakfast and easy access to major attractions, though the room was a bit sm

    8/10

    Yingcong · extended group · 2026-10-22

    “The hotel is located in a relatively safe area of Johannesburg, with convenient transport options. There is a Red Bus shuttle service right outside the hotel, and Mandela Square is also within walking distance, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast buffet was excellent, especially the freshly made omelettes and great coffee.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Olivia · solo traveller · 2026-10-22

    “The breakfast was exceptional..and the staff helpful.”

  • My stay was excellent. The staff were very friendly

    10/10

    Emmanuel · couple · 2026-10-22

    “The breakfast was good and the location of the restaurant on the ground excellent and easy to access. However, management should consider varying the menu”

  • It was good but expected more

    7/10

    Abel · couple · 2026-10-22

    “The friendly staff at reception and restaurant, even security officers, Proximity to main Mall Sandton City. The food was good room was clean”

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