Southern Sun Pretoria

Family-friendly hotel in Pretoria with spa and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
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Presidential Suite | Living area | TV - Southern Sun Pretoria (Pretoria)
Nestled in the heart of Arcadia, Southern Sun Pretoria offers a tranquil retreat. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, lounge by the seasonal pool, or stroll through the garden. With an international cuisine restaurant and bar on site, you'll find plenty to enjoy.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Babysitting

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
£65
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Standard Queen Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
View from room
Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Room | Living area | TV
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Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite | Living area | TV
Suite | Living area | TV

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
View from room
Presidential Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Presidential Suite | Living area | TV

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Cnr. Steve Biko And Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, 83

What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Union Buildings - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • UNISA - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 40 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 47 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

Located in the entertainment district, Southern Sun Pretoria is a great choice for a stay in Pretoria. Guests can indulge in spa services at the spa, and international cuisine is served at Oasis Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 240 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (ZAR 50 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Bowling alley
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling alley
  • Mountain biking
  • Canoeing
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

Oasis Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 670 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 18 costs ZAR 670 (one-way)

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs ZAR 50 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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

Does Southern Sun Pretoria offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Sun Pretoria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 50 per night.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Pretoria?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 670 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Southern Sun Pretoria?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Time Square Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun Pretoria and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and rowing, and practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes bowling and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Southern Sun Pretoria also has a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Pretoria?

Yes, Oasis Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Southern Sun Pretoria like?

Southern Sun Pretoria is a short 13-minute walk from State Theatre and 15 minutes' walk from Sammy Marks Square.

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Southern Sun Pretoria Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, good hospitality, welcome fruits and wine was great.
Taichi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Met our family needs.
NGONILE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful accommodations, conveniently located near the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Julie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place

It was an amazing stay, the rooms are clean.
Jeanmoud, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It suited needs of my family including 2 baby twins.
Nico, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central location, great breakfast, wonderful staff. A home in Pretoria.
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was great
CHristopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service

My stay was very oeace and relaximg, I had to reason to complain about anything
Degracia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
mukendi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness

It was so amazing, room was clean all times, linen and towels were spotless and pure white.
Dimakatso, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Perfect
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room AC make a lot of nosy.
Monteiro, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Men staff at front desk are not friendly, especially the older one.
Obey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

n/a
Nikolaos, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The building is old and need an update. Toilet does not work, could not flush. Staff are kind and nice--Goodman was very helpful
Josephine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
ZICO, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Levers, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Traffic noise in our room was horrific. Service was average. Pool area was pleasant.
Ken, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience

Amazing. But the hotel needs to fix all the lifts and breakfast equipment. Otherwise my room was amazing and very clean
mahlasedi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent stay

had a lovely stay at the hotel
Trishna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent stay

booked a second time - highly recommended
Trishna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Come back a second time and loved the hotel
Trishna, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

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
randy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

It was fantastic
Sherence, 7-night trip