Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4.0 star property
Kempton Park hotel in O.R. Tambo with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620
  • Arwyp Medical Centre
    4 min drive
  • Festival Mall
    6 min drive
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    6 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    5 min drive

Room options

Standard King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room 1King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 36.93 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Superior King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27.7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kempton Park

At Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Emperors Palace Casino and 4.3 km (2.6 mi) from Arwyp Medical Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .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. Each morning free full breakfast is offered 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

  • Festival Mall - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • East Rand Mall - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wild Waters - Boksburg - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 37 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 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

Kempton Park hotel in O.R. Tambo with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport 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. 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 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
  • 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
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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 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.

Languages

English

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
  • Secured, uncovered 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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

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

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
For more details, 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Uncovered 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 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.

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
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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun O R Tambo Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
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Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park

Frequently asked questions

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

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport 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 International Airport?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport on 22 Dec 2024 start from NZ$206.87, 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 International Airport?

Yep, Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport has a secured uncovered self car park for ZAR 50 per day.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a pool?

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

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport 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 International Airport?

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 International Airport?

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 International Airport?

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

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1352 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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable overnight stay twice. Food is wonderful and rooms comfortable King Superior. Location and shuttle from airport a plus. Staff where great, reception does need a more welcoming and take a credit card detail so you can put restrauant , drinks and other purchases back to room fir check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne Maree

Very convenient to Airport and overall a nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacomina M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were so tired after long o/ seas flight and enjoyed a very good sleep and a super breakfast before starting our new day’s work. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner buffet was very good. Slow drain in shower. Bartenders were very friendly and provided good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boitshepo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arshad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a short stop over before a flight
Perfect for an early morning flight. Staff were great as usual
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena, North Plains

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and food, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So easy to get to and to travel to the airport and Emperor's Palace. Facilities including the restaurant and bar were nice. Room was tidy but too warm, no way of controlling the temperature (no air con and couldn’t open windows). Comfy bed though and TV functioned well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service and value for the money
Good size room and value for the money. Free airport transfer. Friendly staffs from shuttle service to reception. No hand soap at bathroom sink and only one hand towel offered. Dinner buffet rate was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edzai

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Slow
Hotel was nice. Starting to show its age a bit. Beds were nice. Check in was very slow, lots of pple standing around and hotel staff was not helping to get folks checked in. Breakfast was great and the bar was nice and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Emelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, could have been more comfortable
It was clean, the food good and plentiful. But the heater didn't work right and the room was cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shadreck

Property near airport and convenience when traveling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe didn't work, called reception 4 times requesting assistance, after 15 minutes no one came, so had to take all my sensitive items out with me which is not safe in JHB. Room smelled. Place needs a serious refresh. Wouldn't recommend or stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We didn't see much around the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024