16,754 reviews
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$300OR Tambo International Airport, Jones Road , Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa
16,754 reviews
1/92
Private pool
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Room service
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Welcome to the Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport, your perfect 4-star oasis just 1.9mi from the hustle and bustle of Kempton Park! Priced from an affordable minimum of R1,500, this hotel offers a flawless blend of comfort and convenience, making it the ideal getaway for both leisure and business travelers. Nestled right at the OR Tambo International Airport, enjoy easy access to flights while basking in the joys of a private pool, outdoor swimming delights, and tasty breakfast options served daily.
Step inside and discover an array of featured amenities that will pamper your every need—from a bustling restaurant to a laid-back bar that’s sure to become a favorite! Keep active at the complimentary fitness center or soak up some sun on the sun deck while enjoying views of the garden. Got kids in tow? Don’t worry! The hotel provides a kid-friendly buffet and even babysitting services (available for extra charges) to ensure the little ones are entertained while you sip your morning coffee. Plus, take advantage of our free shuttle service that whisks you around town and to the airport—no stress, no fuss!
With over 14,799 enthusiastic reviews, guests rave about the soundproof rooms, helpful 24-hour front desk, and welcoming atmosphere, making every stay a delightful adventure. Whether you’re gathering in the business center or lounging by the outdoor pool, Southern Sun is dedicated to making your visit as smooth as possible. So why wait? Dive into your next adventure and make the Southern Sun OR Tambo your home away from home in South Africa!
Now that you’ve heard about our delightful amenities, let’s dive deeper into the culinary experience awaiting you at Southern Sun OR Tambo! Treat yourself to mouthwatering meals at Bernoulli’s Restaurant, where family-friendly vibes meet delicious cuisine. Start your morning with a scrumptious breakfast spread that will power you through your day of adventures. And when the sun sets, why not indulge in a late-night snack or a refreshing drink at our vibrant bar? From hearty local dishes to international flavors, every bite is a delightful journey you won't want to miss.
After a satisfying meal, why not unwind by our sparkling outdoor pool? Surrounded by a picturesque garden and equipped with a shallow end perfect for splashing around, it’s an ideal spot for both relaxation and fun! Whether you want to work on your tan, catch up on your favorite book, or enjoy playful moments with the family, head to the sun deck where relaxation is just a lounge chair away. Don’t forget to grab your sunglasses—this is where those sunny South African vibes come alive!
Business travelers, fret not! Our hotel caters to your needs with a dedicated business center, ensuring you can tackle work commitments efficiently without sacrificing comfort. And when it's time to explore the nearby attractions or head to your flight, our complimentary shuttle service is at your beck and call. With a delightful mix of leisure and practicality, Southern Sun OR Tambo is more than just a hotel; it’s your gateway to a memorable South African experience. So pack your bags and let the adventure begin!
Closest airports
O.R. Tambo International Airport
0.6miLanseria International Airport
23.1miWonderboom Airport
33.3miPrivate pool
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Room service
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Landmark view
Elevator
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Executive, King Size, Smoking Allowed
1 King Size Bed
450 sqft
Smoking allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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x6
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Executive King Bed Smoking is 248 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus terrace, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.
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Standard, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
300 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Garden view
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
x10
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x6
More details
Standard Twin Beds Non Smoking is 248 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width.
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Superior, King Size, Smoking Allowed
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Smoking allowed
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
x10
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x6
More details
Superior King Bed Smoking is 248 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.
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Superior, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking Allowed
2 Twin Beds
300 sqft
Smoking allowed
Private Bathroom
View
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x4
+
x3
More details
Superior Twin Beds Smoking is 248 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width.
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Standard, King Size
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x4
+
x3
More details
King Size Bed
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
Smoking not allowed
Balcony
x4
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x3
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Standard
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Executive, 1 King Size Bed, Smoking Allowed
455 sqft
Smoking allowed
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Executive
455 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
Non-smoking rooms
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x3
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The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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Superior, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
Smoking not allowed
Wifi
Air conditioning
x4
+
x3
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Superior, King Size
1 King Size Bed
450 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private pool
Landmark view
Garden view
City view
x4
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x3
More details
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Superior, 2 Double Beds, Smoking Allowed
2 Double Beds
Smoking allowed
Wifi
Air conditioning
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More details
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Superior, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
300 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Tea/Coffee maker
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7.8
16,754 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Mark
8.2
December 2024
Breakfast was very good, tasty and plenty of choice. The room was okay, small and tired looking. Tv reception was awful, but wifi was great. Staff too caught up in their own things to pay much attention to guests in line. first impression was of not too safe, though I'm sure it is. I was expecting more form a Sun Hotel.
Tired and need of repair room and distant staff. Restaurant staff were very good.
Bronwyn
8.2
September 2024
A five minute free hotel shuttle from airport. Preferred hotel for airline crew. Dinner in restaurant was either a la carte or buffet. We had the former, and it was very nice. Breakfast buffet was the usual big hotel style - plenty of choice with an egg cooked to order station.
Alexander
10
June 2025
This hotel is fantastic if your landing in Or Tambo late at night and have an early morning domestic or international flight. There is a complimentary airport shuttle that runs every 15 minutes between the hotel and the bus terminal at the airport 24 hours a day. I landed at 22:00 and found the hotel shuttle easily and it only took 4 minutes to get to the hotel. The staff were very helpful with checking in. The dinner at the hotel was amazing. The rooms were very large and the bed was very comfortable and there is even a pool and a gym. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. My flight in the morning was at 08:00am so I woke up at 6:00 to have a great breakfast and then took the shuttle to the airport for my 8:00am flight to Durban.
Nothing
Catharine
8.2
April 2025
Foe someone recovering from an overnight flight the essentials were perfect, great shower, comfortable bed and enough tea / coffee to make several drinks. The dinner and breakfast buffets were also great, the regular free transport to/from the airport made it a great choice. Internet was good too.
My only two slight criticisms were that there wasn't any introductory info in the hotel room so when I needed extra milk I had to find someone instead of using the phone, fortunately there was someone on the same floor who bought what I needed very quickly. At breakfast I was seated at a table next to the till desk and in front of the door to the garden so it felt rather hectic with staff communicating over my head and a a cool draft every few minutes. The restaurant wasn't busy so I would suggest that table is only used at busy times. It didnt spoil my breakfast though.
Jean
10
June 2025
Shuttle service from airport really easy and very frequent and helpful. stayed on 3 seperate days in between internal flights had the same room which was great and quiet. beds comfy and nice having coffee/tea in the room. Breakfast was great lots of choices and everyone cheerful and helpful. The one day we happened to arrive in early afternoon and they said at 5pm they were having a welcome drink and snacks in the foyer very good. would highly recommend this hotel for stopover and so easy for airport.
The check in seemed to be very slow maybe need a few more staff.
Deborah
9.1
August 2024
The shuttle driver was very professional getting us to the hotel quickly after our arrival. The size of our room was perfect for two people to have some space comfortably after being in airplanes for hours. The buffet meals in the restaurant had an amazing selection, were delicious, and very affordable. We arrived early in the day and enjoyed shopping in the gift shop, having a drink in the lounge, and a terrific lunch while we waited for our room to be ready.
After arriving at the airport, we had some difficulty locating where to find the shuttle to the hotel. A gentleman was kind enough to show us the way.
Wilna
9.1
September 2024
After a very long flight, it was so easy to catch the shuttle at the bus terminal. The wonderful bus driver load our 2 very heavy suitcases in the minivans trailer!! So very very kind!! In the hotel room was a bath/shower and I soaked of all 2 days of travelling from Barcelona to JHN. GREAT breakfast!! Huge variety of Africa!! And ANNA was the best egg baker in SA, she is the heart of the hotel. Goodmin/Goodman is the most wonderful young chef...he will go very far in any hotel worldwide!! Fantastic People!! God bless you!!
Maybe more drinking water in the room would be nice?
Beverley
8.2
February 2025
Hi when I booked I did not know that I had booked a smoking room. Was a bit disappointed as I felt that they could have changed our room to a non smoking room when checking in as I was surprised when they mentioned a smoking room. The room smelled like smoke, not pleasant, however I was very impressed the next morning as our flight was at 6 o clock and we needed to be at the airport early, we had a on the go breakfast prepared for us and brought to us from a very friendly lady. (sorry I did not get her name) Also the shuttle service was awesome from and to the airport. Next time I come and stay will definitely make sure that I check that i am requesting a non smoking room. Thanks real value for money hotel.
Room smelled like smoke
Irene
10
December 2024
Great service from wonderful staff in every department. Reception, restaurant, housekeeping etc. nothing was too much trouble. Welcome drinks (complimentary) are served every day too. The shuttle service is excellent and can be used not only for coming in and out when you arrive and depart your flights, but anytime you want. (We hopped on it and popped back to the shops at the airport to pick up a few items.) The restaurant was top quality. Beautiful buffet breakfast with a great array of choice. We also throughly enjoyed the buffet dinner each night as we had guests join us for catching up. Different selection of foods each night. Top quality from delicious fresh salads to a good variety of main courses and delicious desserts. Our guests commented how great the food was too. We enjoyed room service meals too which arrived beautifully presented. We stay here each time we come in and out of South Africa (from Australia, as my husband is South African so we come home regularly to see family and friends).
Nothing to dislike.
Emmanuel
10
January 2025
We were welcomed by refreshments by reception as we got there around 17:00 and that’s when they put up the station, and the staff was friendly all round. The hotel facilities were also of good quality and the room was classy. I wanna send a special shoutout to Bridgette Ngwenyama-Mohlala as she helped turn my marriage proposal vision into reality. She patiently helped me plan and gather the room decoration materials from August and the occasion took place on the 31st of December. She did a stellar job with decorating the room and my Fiancé got emotional and couldn’t hold back tears when she finally saw our work. Thank you for the personalised service that you offered. We also liked the free airport shuttle.
There was really nothing that I did not like about the hotel. I even told my partner that this could be our go to hotel whenever we want something local and not necessarily out of town.
Airports
O.R. Tambo International Airport
0.6miLanseria International Airport
23.1miWonderboom Airport
33.3miAirports
O.R. Tambo International Airport
0.6miLanseria International Airport
23.1miWonderboom Airport
33.3miAttractions
Hillbrow Tower
11.6miJohannesburg Zoo
12miConstitution Hill
12miCarlton Centre
12.2miLiliesleaf
12.6miSAB World of Beer
12.9miNewtown
12.9miWorkers' Museum
13.1miApartheid Museum
15.3miMandela House
21miSoweto
24.4miVoortrekker Monument
24.5miUnion Buildings
27.3miAha Lesedi Cultural Village
29.6miRhino and Lion Nature Reserve
30miBernoulli’s Restaurant
Ambiances
Location
Features
Availability
Private pool
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Room service
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Landmark view
Elevator
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Auditory guidance
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Visual aids (tactile signs)
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Private pool
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Fitness
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Car rental
Free Airport Pickup
Free Airport Shuttle
Free shuttle
View
City view
Garden view
Landmark view
Pool view
View
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 04:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 50 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Diners Club,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
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