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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(110 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kempton Park

At Southern Sun O.R Tambo you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Emperors Palace Casino and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from International Terminal Duty Free Mall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Bernoulli's Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business amenities include 9 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class O.R. Tambo hotel include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square.

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 17 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 19 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Montecasino - 23 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 39 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yolo - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 9 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun O.R Tambo. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bernoulli's Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (infant beds)!

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
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, 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 all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Southern Sun O.R Tambo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun O.R Tambo on 2 Apr 2026 start from AU$163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Yep, Southern Sun O.R Tambo has a secured self car park for ZAR 50 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Southern Sun O.R Tambo have a pool?

Southern Sun O.R Tambo has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Southern Sun O.R Tambo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Southern Sun O.R Tambo is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Southern Sun O.R Tambo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 884 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1632 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Costain, Edmonton

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk very warm and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and very easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael d, Jacksonville

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quiet. Asked if we would like a bag breakfast as we were leaving very early to airport. Changed our room because we had trouble on the web page finding what worked best. Polite staff. Timely shuttle-no waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Brit Eva

Disliked: Staff & service
The shutter and breakfest was fine . But the carpetd and furniture needs To be cleans and upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngoni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

V

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ifeanyi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Petrus de

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and particularly the rooms are in dire need of renovation. Comfort level is quite basic. Otherwise staff are friendly enough and this is a reasonable transit place for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark A, Founex

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They couldn’t find me reservation and said I didn’t have one, even though they’d sent me 2 emails that day about check in. Took 30 mins to find it after I showed them the emails and pushed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shmuel, Berkeley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient, clean, efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gisela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
only a stay for one day
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is absolutely outstanding for the excellent breakfast and dinner buffet selections with a huge variety of options. Very close to the airport with an easy and frequent shuttle, but the maze of roads around the airport makes walking too complicated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thuvendree

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated rooms, desperately needs an upgrade.

Rooms are extremely dated, but they were clean. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best. First and foremost, the staff is friendly, accomodating, professional and pleasant. Accomodation is well equipped, conveniently located and clean. The place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Convenience

A very easy, convenient stay for an overnight in Johannesburg
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Mill Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stays while awaiting flights
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous. Best buffet breakfast! Lovely wine and cheese gathering at 5 pm. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

airport shuttle--excellent!

Excellent airport shuttle service...coming and going...on time, helpful, friendly, and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025