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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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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Reception
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • East Rand Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • City view
  • 36.93 sq m
  • 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

  • City view
  • 27.7 sq m
  • 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 - 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

  • 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Secured self 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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 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
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
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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
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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. 837 out of 1588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 473 out of 1588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1588 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

Marty

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

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not spend enough time around the facility to form an opinion
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farouk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel
Excellent hotel when you have an early flight or arrive very late.Comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corbin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Pauline, Whitecairns

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Offering a buffet for all meals saves much time, and the selection and quality of the food is impressive. The pool is very nice and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Northborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite airport hotel in Joburg. I love the buffet dinner and rooms are great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Billie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property was older. No hair dryer in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, Savannah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rashin

Travelled with family
Aged 3 star hotel but decent value for money spent
Aged 3 star hotel close to airport. Decent enough for prive paid, was no rooms available at international so we had to stay here instead for 1 night in transit. Offer free shuttle to and from airport which is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Jameel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley-Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel with a nice welcome glass of drink and nibbles at 5pm. Buffet diner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport with excellent shuttle and wonderful people. I had a personal issue occur and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Decent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aideen, CHILLIWACK

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

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

It was my second time staying with Southern Sun Hotel and definitely looking forward to more stays
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwyn

Liked: Staff & service
I love the atmosphere of the place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good because it’s close to the airport and the shuttle service is working well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good time
Great stay. Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024