Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $141
$123 nightly
$141 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)
  • City view
  • 298 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park

With a stay at Southern Sun O.R Tambo in Kempton Park (O.R. Tambo), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Arwyp Medical Centre and 5 minutes from Kempton Park Golf Club. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Mall of Africa.

What's nearby

  • Emperors Palace Casino - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 27 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 29 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 29 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Montecasino - 32 min drive - 27.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 39 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cappello - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo offers 366 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 366 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Bernoulli's Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Bernoulli's Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

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
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 crib

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

National rating

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

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. 888 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 467 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1641 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tumelo

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and comfortable. Friendly, responsive staff who made us feel at home. And the breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

asma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel appears dark and dated it is very functional for overnight stay close to the airport. Rooms are large , clean and very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower is amazing. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was fantastic, breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good gym and excellent breakfast so close to the airport . Perfect for a layover in Joburg
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle was great and we enjoyed breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Room spotless, staff most pleasant, buffet breakfast was 5 star. Great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was pleasant but does need some refurbishing since it was starting to look a little outdated. Buffet breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shuh Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great buffet breakfast. Comfortable room. Perfect for transit stay. Shuttle pick up location a little tricky to find at night- having a sign board pointing to where to find it would be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, courteous and pleasant every time! I come each year and everything is always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, ease, location, food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and water was rushing well. Breakfast was well laid out and had what ever you needed. Will stay there on my next trip before traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GREAT PLACE TO STAY
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast. Hotel a bit noisy. Great food and in room service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karthagie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, porters and guest services was very friendly and helpful. Great shuttle service. Now my go to hotel wen I come home to Durban via jnb airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuo Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was very slow. Overall stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable, riom servuce is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before. I will stay again. I know what to expect, and they always deliver!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026