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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Hotel in Kempton Park with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Breakfast area
Lobby
Gym

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Airport Grounds, Jones Road, /, Kempton Park, GP, 1627
  • Place, International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, East Rand Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Spaces

Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About the area

Kempton Park

Near a metro station, Southern Sun O.R Tambo is in O.R. Tambo, a neighbourhood in Kempton Park with good airport proximity. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Wild Waters - Boksburg and Johannesburg Zoo are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Festival Mall - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • East Rand Mall - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 8 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 36 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yolo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cappello - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Hotel in Kempton Park with full-service spa and free breakfast
This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Southern Sun O.R Tambo offers 366 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Restaurant

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun O.R Tambo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Southern Sun O.R Tambo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun O.R Tambo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Southern Sun O.R Tambo located?

Located in O.R. Tambo, this spa hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Emperors Palace Casino, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Arwyp Medical Centre. Kempton Park Golf Club and Festival Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km). Rhodesfield Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Southern Sun O.R Tambo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 496 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1672 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shala

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are very comfortable, the staff friendly and accommodating and the breakfast is delicious. We definitely enjoy staying whenever we pass through.

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel, convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exemplary. Absolutely wonderful every one of them. Food was excellent and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the airport. Shuttle runs every 15min. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay at the Southern Sun while we were spending the night in preparation for a flight out the next day. We wish that we could’ve stayed there longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved relaxing in a clean room before flying
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good Breakfast and Dinner buffet. Unfortunately rooms are a bit dated and thin walls made the room quite noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and adequate. Nice shower. Shuttle was quick and easy. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing very helpful, good breakfast. Stay away from the protea nearby - terrible compared to this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghazala

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we encountered, from the moment we arrived to the moment we departed, was polite, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

Great airport hotel.

Great location next to the airport in Johannesburg. Excellent breakfast buffet. Service for lunch in bar was slow. Shuttle was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful in every regard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very old rooms staff very nice breakfast very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the 5:00 happy hour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAHRAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wine and cheese treat in the evening was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good, but the property is a bit dated, and rooms needing refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent well priced airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025