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Southern Sun Mbombela

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July

Explore the area

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Government Boulevard, 15, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1200
  • Place, Riverside Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Casino Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lowveld National Botanical Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

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

About the area

Mbombela

At Southern Sun Mbombela you'll be within steps of Riverside Mall and Riverside Casino Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Mbombela hotel include The Grove Riverside and Lowveld National Botanical Garden.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverside Casino Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Grove Riverside - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mbombela Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Daily - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Turn 'n Tender - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun Mbombela

Southern Sun Mbombela offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. The business-friendly Southern Sun Mbombela also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

  • 109 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun Mbombela offers 109 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Mbombela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Emnotweni
Emnotweni Southern Sun
Emnotweni Sun
Southern Sun Emnotweni
Southern Sun Emnotweni Hotel
Sun Emnotweni
Sun Emnotweni Hotel
Southern Sun Emnotweni Hotel Nelspruit
Southern Sun Emnotweni Nelspruit

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun Mbombela?

Southern Sun Mbombela 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 Mbombela?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Mbombela on 18 Jul 2026 start from NZ$246, 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 Mbombela?

Yep, Southern Sun Mbombela has a free self car park.

Does Southern Sun Mbombela have a pool?

Southern Sun Mbombela has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes Southern Sun Mbombela a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southern Sun Mbombela.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Southern Sun Mbombela?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Southern Sun Mbombela serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun Mbombela?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun Mbombela?

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

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Mbombela?

No, pets are not allowed.

Southern Sun Mbombela Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff, clean rooms everyday, great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MUNYARADZI

Very clean room and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for the business trip I was on, with the bonus of being able to walk out the gate at back of hotel to an access road (overgrown at the time, needs a little TLC) to the botanical gardens (the hotel accommodation includes free access to the gardens and waterfall which are well worth a visit). Staff friendly and even remember my name at checkout without have to look me up on the system.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is just excellent you feel like you're in your own palace great rooms staff n food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a lovely area close to a mall in walking distance. The staff are wonderful and the swimming pool is fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and staff was great and will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

Very beautiful hotel near several stores and restaurants and
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great stay

This is one of our favorite places to stay. The rooms are nice, the food is good, and the staff is friendly. The only constructive comment would be that the front desk people were not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good entire stay... Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cowell

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

Welcoming

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay there was very short, one night could not give me a good chance to evaluate the property. The room was clean, the mattresses are very comfortable. Although I consider the room size is small for a twin bedroom, but all in all it is considered a good experience. Nothing interrupted my relaxation time. The hotel is very close to one shopping mall, and is in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was not ready when we arrived at 16h30pm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel serviable et aimable et la chambre très bien et conforme à la description.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war eine gute Erholung nach dem Kruger Park. Liegt gut auf dem Weg zurück nach Johannesport Airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it had a pool, breakfast included, and it had internet. I did not like that the pool was dirty. Leaves are always blowing in from the trees. Unavoidable, but some effort to clear periodically would have been nice. Internet was slow and always disconnecting. It was challenging to even just check emails. Food was good, but it did not change day to day. Maybe more variety would improve it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikateko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay, the kids enjoyed the complementary slush puppie and pop corn
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay it was our anniversary. Enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great environment and ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great..clean rooms and delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propperty was great. I had a small issue with the check in, but it was because they had not received Expedia's confirmation, and neither had I.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

good family hotel

Great supply run trip with the family. Nice comforting hotel with adjoining rooms, nice pool, play area, and dining. Love having the mall right across the street to easily visit during the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020