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Southern Sun Pretoria

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy international flavors at the on-site restaurant and relax by two pools at this centrally located Pretoria hotel with garden grounds

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Southern Sun Pretoria in Arcadia offers a peaceful escape from city bustle. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax by the seasonal pool, or explore the garden. The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine, and the bar is perfect for evening drinks.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NT$2,641
NT$3,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Arcadia, a neighborhood in Pretoria, Southern Sun Pretoria is in the entertainment district. State Theatre and Breytenbach Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pretoria Country Club and Waterkloof Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, or check out an event or a game at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Visit our Pretoria travel guide
Map
Cnr. Steve Biko And Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, 83

What's nearby

  • Union Buildings
    Union Buildings
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of South Africa, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus.
    UNISA
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Pretoria
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Chicken Licken
    10 min walk
  • Roman's Pizza
    5 min walk
  • europa lounge
    9 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Arcadia
You can look forward to a bowling alley, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Southern Sun Pretoria. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Oasis Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball, rowing/canoeing, and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tennis courts
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and an elevator
Room features
All 240 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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 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

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Pretoria have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Pretoria?

As of 2026/3/26, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Pretoria on 2026/3/28 start from NT$2,641, excluding 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 Southern Sun Pretoria pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Pretoria?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Pretoria provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 670 per person applies.

Where is Southern Sun Pretoria located?

This family-friendly Pretoria hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of State Theatre, Burgers Park, and Phuza Moya Private Game Reserve. Breytenbach Theatre and Sammy Marks Square are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Southern Sun Pretoria Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmoud

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations, conveniently located near the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It suited needs of my family including 2 baby twins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Degracia

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NGONILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taichi

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

8/10 Good

NGONILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Met our family needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mukendi

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Monteiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room AC make a lot of nosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
n/a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ZICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Levers

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traffic noise in our room was horrific. Service was average. Pool area was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mahlasedi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing experience

Amazing. But the hotel needs to fix all the lifts and breakfast equipment. Otherwise my room was amazing and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent stay

had a lovely stay at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent stay

booked a second time - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Come back a second time and loved the hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

randy

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018