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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kempton Park with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior detail
Lobby
Self-parking (surcharge) 50 per day
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room 1King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 36.93 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(98 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27.7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620

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 - 4.1 km
  • East Rand Mall - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 37 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacksons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cappello - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

Upscale hotel located in O.R. Tambo
At Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Bernoulli's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to shopping on-site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and a porter/bellboy
  • A front desk safe, 9 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 366 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bernoulli's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (105 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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
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.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun O R Tambo Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a pool?

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

Is Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

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

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 International Airport?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport 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 International Airport located?

Located in O.R. Tambo, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Emperors Palace Casino, Arwyp Medical Centre and Kempton Park Golf Club. Festival Mall is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Rhodesfield Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 1656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1656 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marty

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Aideen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Rifaat

Smooth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not experience area around property. Very quiet hotel for airports location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghazala

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

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

8/10 Good

Robin L

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

8/10 Good

Hoan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was phenomenal! Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024