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Southern Sun Pretoria

4.0 star property
Pretoria hotel in Arcadia with free breakfast and a fitness center
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Presidential Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Cnr. Pretorius & Steve Biko Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007
  • State Theatre
    12 min walk
  • Sammy Marks Square
    14 min walk
  • Union Buildings
    17 min walk
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 2 Double Beds

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pretoria

At Southern Sun Pretoria you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of State Theatre and Strijdom Square. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .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 gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. 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 Union Buildings and Sammy Marks Square.

What's nearby

  • Union Buildings - 17 min walk
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 3 min drive
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 3 min drive
  • UNISA - 3 min drive
  • University of Pretoria - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pricepride - Pretorius Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

Pretoria hotel in Arcadia with free breakfast and fitness centre
Southern Sun Pretoria offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly Southern Sun Pretoria also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. 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
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 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.

Languages

English

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance 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.

  • 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 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 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 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Pretoria on 23 Dec 2024 start from NZ$160.92, 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.

Does Southern Sun Pretoria have a pool?

Southern Sun Pretoria has a seasonal 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, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 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. 27 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 51 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Taichi

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

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

6/10 Okay

Poshendra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Retshegofaditswe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lugard, West Orange

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Degracia

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmoud

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dimakatso

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Senzo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nonhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Levers, Philip Nel Park

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maigurira

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yogashree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Ken, Durban

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Traffic noise in our room was horrific. Service was average. Pool area was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019