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7.8

16,754 reviews

Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport, Jones Road , Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa

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Private pool

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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

0.6mi

Lanseria International Airport

23.1mi

Wonderboom Airport

33.3mi

Most popular amenities

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

Rooms

Executive Room Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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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

x10

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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.

Standard Twin Room Non-Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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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

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Standard Twin Beds Non Smoking is 248 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width.

Superior King Room Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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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

+

x6

More details

Superior King Bed Smoking is 248 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Superior Twin Room Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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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.

Standard King Room Non-Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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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

x4

+

x3

More details

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

More details

Superior Room 1 King Bed Non-Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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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

+

x3

More details

Show 11 photos

Superior, 2 Double Beds, Smoking Allowed

2 Double Beds

Smoking allowed

Wifi

Air conditioning

+

More details

Superior Twin Room Non-Smoking in Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

Show 7 photos

Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Guest reviews

7.8

16,754 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

Points of Interest Around Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

Airports

O.R. Tambo International Airport

0.6mi

Lanseria International Airport

23.1mi

Wonderboom Airport

33.3mi

Restaurants

Bernoulli’s Restaurant

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

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

Stay rules - Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property