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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4.0 star property
Kempton Park hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Self parking (ZAR 50 per day)
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Close to Emperors Palace Casino, Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers a tranquil escape with an outdoor pool and garden. Unwind with international cuisine at Bernoulli's Restaurant or rejuvenate at the spa, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Standard King Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room 1King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 298 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • East Rand Mall - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 9 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 5 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 62 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 37 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 41 min drive
  • Rhodesfield Station - 26 min walk
  • Free airport shuttle

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

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in mani/pedis and enjoy international cuisine at Bernoulli's Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 366 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (ZAR 50 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 41
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 39
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 20
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 18
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Bernoulli's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs ZAR 50 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 50 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Emperors Palace Casino (6-min drive) and Carnival City & Entertainment World (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport and nearby?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Yes, Bernoulli's Restaurant offers international cuisine.

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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Airport
Breakfast
Shuttle
Restaurant
Food
Shuttle services
Shower
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised as great, excellent, and phenomenal with a wide range of options. (147 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle service was efficient, convenient, and ran frequently, making it a great option for travelers. (121 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered great value for money with excellent food and a wide range of options for both dinner and breakfast buffets. (14 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel near the airport
Good hotel
zhezell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay
Aideen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A really enjoyable stay in clean rooms and excellent staff and good range of lovely food. My personal disappointment was no pink gin - but apparently not a common drink in SA.
SUSAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was phenomenal! Beautiful hotel!
Margaret, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast buffet
Kenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
The evening buffet was great and good breakfast.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Airport shuttles every 15 minutes
This is a great hotel at Johannesburg airport. What sets it apart is its airport shuttle services (a shuttle every 15 minutes 24 hours a day).
Geof, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great food
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Airport stopover hotel
Good access to airport. Good value for money.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is good because it’s close to the airport and the shuttle service is working well.

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel close to airport
Friendly checkin. The welcome drinks anc snacks was an added bonus. Highly recommend
Maureen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Southern OR Tambo
Only staying for one night but a really convenient hotel location for the airport. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and our room spacious and clean
Anneliese, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My favorite airport hotel in Joburg. I love the buffet dinner and rooms are great.
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was my second time staying with Southern Sun Hotel and definitely looking forward to more stays
Johannes, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal visit for airport hotel
michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hotel
Excellent hotel when you have an early flight or arrive very late.Comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast selection.
Farouk, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location - few minutes drive to the airport.
Mgcini, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was a good value and very close to the airport
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to airport provided a nice rest before continuing flights.
D., 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I love the atmosphere of the place
Gwyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are delightful and so clean. Shuttle bus super reliable.
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and great service. Amazing breakfast!
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good time
Great stay. Great food
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast that is included with room. Very knowledgeable staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient to airport, great breakfast
Jeffrey, 1-night trip