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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kempton Park with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior detail
View from property
Sports facility
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard King Room

In-room dining

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(100 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room 1King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Bernoulli's Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna, 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. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free 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
  • Festival Mall - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • East Rand Mall - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 8 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 36 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yolo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cappello - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Byte - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Hotel in Kempton Park with full-service spa and free breakfast
Southern Sun O.R Tambo offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. 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 centre and 9 meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and spa services 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
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • 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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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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)
  • 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
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • 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
  • Hair salon
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

  • 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.

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.

Is there a spa on site at Southern Sun O.R Tambo?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Southern Sun O.R Tambo. You'll enjoy services like massages.

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.

Does Southern Sun O.R Tambo serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers can't get enough of the free full brekkie here! Served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

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.

Reviews

Southern Sun O.R Tambo 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 893 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1671 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buena relación precio calidad para una noche de espera en el aeropuerto
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

adnane

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old rooms, no much plugging options, no iron in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Staff was very accommodating Restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

2/10 Terrible

Ockert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel that has the looks but it is a fake

How can you enjoy your stay at an hotel that looks like a million dollars but the lady at reception treats you like dirt. And when you get to your room which looks excellent you find there is no hot water not even luke warm, icy cold in the middle of winter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Standard hotel not exceptional in any way

Hotel look nice from outside and in reception but room and corridor looked dated. Dinner Thai chicken curry was poor, not spiced and came with Indian poppadom and pickle tray, not good. Ravioli was drowned in a gloopy mushroom sauce. Breakfast buffet was ok, fairly standard not exceptional in any way. Room beds were comfortable and shower was good. Hotel was cold as was Joburg but there is a heater. Overall ok for a one night stay and airport shuttle is efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hoan

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

10/10 Excellent

Esnelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Burdette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked this hotel, I wish that face cloths ( wash cloths) were provided. It’s a shame to use big hand towels just for a small wash up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Brian, Toronto

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

8/10 Good

Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. After exiting bag-claim, it was easy to get to the bus to the hotel. The bus is clearly marked and runs every 15 minutes. Staff is very nice and attentive.
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

keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rifaat

Travelled with partner
Smooth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anandhi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little outdated property but that’s the only problem. Rest all good. convenient location and pleasant staff. Good breakfast. The lady who was making omelettes noticed that I was struggling with vegetarian options and made special food for me. This personal touch was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shala

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
On the pulse side, easy straightforward check-in. They also host a happy hour with complimentary drinks and snacks. The room was quiet and reasonably tidy. The shuttle service to/from the airport is great. On the minus side. Housekeeping service wasn’t great. We were only supplied with one towel. That’s OK and usually easy to fix, but in this instance it took 2 calls to housekeeping and then finally a trip to reception desk to escalate to get the matter addressed Like many other reviews I agree the place looks tired and due for an update. But as a place that usually is targeted single night stays it’s quite fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the 5:00 happy hour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025