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Southern Sun Pretoria

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June

Explore the area

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Cnr. Steve Biko And Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, 83
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Buildings
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria places you steps from Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia and within a 15-minute stroll of State Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Oasis 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, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to rowing/canoeing. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Arcadia hotel include Sammy Marks Square and Burgers Park.

What's nearby

  • Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • UNISA - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Union Buildings - 6 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪europa lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Pretoria. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

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

  • 240 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun Pretoria offers 240 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Pretoria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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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 return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 670 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 670 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Pretoria Southern Sun
Southern Sun Pretoria
Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel
Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel Pretoria
Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel
Southern Sun Pretoria Pretoria
Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel Pretoria

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Southern Sun Pretoria 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 Pretoria?

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Pretoria on 8 Jun 2026 start from NZ$148, 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 Pretoria?

Yep, Southern Sun Pretoria has a secured self car park for ZAR 50 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a spa on site at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Southern Sun Pretoria.

Does Southern Sun Pretoria have a pool?

Southern Sun Pretoria has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Southern Sun Pretoria 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 Pretoria is a hit with families.

Does Southern Sun Pretoria serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun Pretoria?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun Pretoria?

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 Pretoria?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Pretoria?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Southern Sun Pretoria Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good hospitality, welcome fruits and wine was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmoud

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

Excellent place

It was an amazing stay, the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations, conveniently located near the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Amenities were Lacking. Shower designed for children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, great breakfast, wonderful staff. A home in Pretoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

NGONILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Met our family needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It suited needs of my family including 2 baby twins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Degracia

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

Excellent service

My stay was very oeace and relaximg, I had to reason to complain about anything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mukendi

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dimakatso

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

Cleanliness

It was so amazing, room was clean all times, linen and towels were spotless and pure white.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Monteiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room AC make a lot of nosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Obey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Men staff at front desk are not friendly, especially the older one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is old and need an update. Toilet does not work, could not flush. Staff are kind and nice--Goodman was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
n/a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ZICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'est un hôtel qui est plus proche du shopping Arcadia. Ils prennent soin de leur "Pool /piscine. Leurs chambres sont assez grandes. Plus magasins,fast food,banques sont plus près de l'hôtel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Levers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking from the parking lot to the reception on e has to walk in an open area. This is a challenge in case of bad weather
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traffic noise in our room was horrific. Service was average. Pool area was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mahlasedi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing experience

Amazing. But the hotel needs to fix all the lifts and breakfast equipment. Otherwise my room was amazing and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice in Pretoria

Very nice hotel and a good choice in Pretoria. Service minded staff at the front desk and in the restaurante. A hotel I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

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

excellent stay

had a lovely stay at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

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

excellent stay

booked a second time - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

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

Excellent stay

Come back a second time and loved the hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

randy

Hotel

The rooms were ok they were clean the area ain't the best to be but everything worked out the lobby and restraunts/bar were nice and the outdoor pool was good.The staff was friendly would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018