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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Property class: 4

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A hotel with a modern glass facade, outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and a pool.
A lobby with a bar area, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a carpeted floor.
A buffet setup with various food items and a glass table in the center.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a reception desk, and comfortable seating areas.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, palm trees, and a sign for Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Airport Grounds, Jones Road, /, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1627
  • Place, Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Standard King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(132 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.

Executive Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a checkered floor.

Standard Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a checkered floor.

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and self parking.
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Southern Sun O.R Tambo's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to International Terminal Duty Free Mall. Free WiFi in public areas, a free round-trip airport shuttle and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Bernoulli's Restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Arwyp Medical Centre and 5 minutes from Kempton Park Golf Club
  • Free airport shuttle service
Southern Sun O.R Tambo 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 9 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance 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.

Bernoulli's Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bernoulli's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

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
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Southern Sun O.R Tambo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 468 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1644 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good… Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location especially if you have a short stay before your next flight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, free shuttle, great stop over before flight
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room friendly staff. breakfast great selection .great omelettes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mpho

Liked: Staff & service
Good bed and breakfast. Also very convenient because of close proximity to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arivantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick stopover
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short stay, staff was great, buffet supper was pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very low turnover with staff, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Walter

Disliked: Amenities
The most beautiful thing is the proximity to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent! Staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shingirai Aretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for long stops, they have a shuttle every 15mins to and from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stop before our trip to Kruger park, conveniently located within the airport area, very friendly staff, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was neat and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tumelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms, courteous staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, quiet area. Restaurant had good food. Shuttle to and from the airport every 15 minutes is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but staff and services were excellent, especially the bar staff and restaurant staff in particular the lady at the pasta station and egg station. Friendly staff at reception. Shuttle service easy to find and use
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to JNB
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, a breakfast spread that is out of this world!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs TLC
Stayed 1 night in May 2026