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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in O.R. Tambo

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620
  • Arwyp Medical Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kempton Park Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room 1King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 36.93 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior King Room

  • 27.7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kempton Park

O.R. Tambo stay.Your stay at this O.R. Tambo hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Emperors Palace Casino and Arwyp Medical Centre. Kempton Park Golf Club and Festival Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 6 min drive
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 6 min drive
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 9 min drive
  • East Rand Mall - 9 min drive
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

4-star hotel in O.R. Tambo
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 9 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kempton Park hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 366 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers 366 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 41
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 18
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 20
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 39
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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

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

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 814 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 452 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1535 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

8/10 Good

Steven, Independence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I managed to come at a busy time, not fault of the hotel, so had to wait in line to check in. I interepted as a good sign this was an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, Savannah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, Savannah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value
The hotel is showing it's age, but that was reflected in the price. They have a great dinner and breakfast buffet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Denver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay between flights Very convenient, and no overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice for airport stay.
Large room, comfortable bed, good lighting. Evening buffet is excellent as is breakfast. Nice little outdoor pool. Hotel has a nice ambience. In places a little tired and dated, especially the bathroom. Was good value, and proximity to airport and free shuttle make it an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carole Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very tired and worn - needs refurbishing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

EMILE, Etobicoke

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forget

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kath

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Average, stayed here three times over the last month….two with tour group, and the other booked myself. Room for my own booking was tired and had a dreadful shower over bath…. Tour booking was better. Situated near the airport with free shuttle was only standout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my stay at Southern Sun O. R. Tambo International Airport was excellent. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting JHB! Keep up the great work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bernt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Svenje

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The excellent breakfast and friendly staff were worth the booking, but the rooms require some serious maintenance/ upgrading. From the carpets to the bathroom walls, simple things like paint and getting rid of mould would go a long way.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect airport stop
We stay here several times a year. Always value for money and lovely service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for near airport Staff are so friendly and curtious. Great breakfast and evening dinner options. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
My flight arrived late. A porter from the airport walked me to the shuttle bus for the hotel. A short ride and I was greeted at the front desk. Quick check in to a clean comfortable room. Good wifi. It was very quiet and I got a good nights sleep.The morning breakfast was amazing. The selection of fruit, cereal, pastries, hot selections and great coffee was a great start to the day. Staff members are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John, Charleston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in room 161 and it is a bit tired - in need of refurbishment to bring it up to current standards and expectations for a quality hotel room. I have stayed in hotel rooms on the other side of the Southern Sun hotel many times and the rooms on that side have always been more up to date and in better condition than room 161.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant stay close to OR Tambo
Rooms are a little old and very dated. But the staff were excellent. There was a tax that was not included when we booked through Hotels.com (even though they said it was). We paid on arrival - the receptionist was very apologetic but it wasn’t much (
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alix

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ideal for travellers
Convenient, comfortable stay at Sun International OR Tambo! Excellent service, superb breakfasts and effortless airport access. The rooms are a bit tired but the bed linen was fresh and crisp. One would expect more in room amenities at a 4* hotel; there wasn’t even a fridge. Fortunately Thomas the friendly concierge/guest services agent made a plan to refrigerate my father’s insulin and duty free cheese. *Option 2: Detailed Review* "4.5/5 stars! Exceptional Stay at Sun International OR Tambo! Pros: - Stylish, soundproof rooms - Friendly, efficient staff - Luxurious spa and gym - Convenient airport shuttle - Excellent dining options Cons: Minor delays in check-in. Perfect for transit passengers or business travelers seeking comfort and convenience."
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024