Sandton Sun Hotel
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Star Rating: 
Hotel Type: City, Business, Conference, Leisure
No. of Rooms: 334
Guest Reviews:0 Reviews
Address
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets
Sandton
Johannesburg 2196
Gauteng
South Africa
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Luxury Room at Sandton Sun Hotel
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Overview
The luxurious Sandton Sun Hotel is one of Johannesburg's finest landmarks in South Africa. Situated in the heart of the Central Business District of Sandton, Johannesburg, this luxury hotel is easily accessible from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the Johannesburg city centre and Pretoria.
Situated on the Sandton Sun Hotel’s doorstep, guests will find a number many attractions including Sandton City, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere and the exquisite Nelson Mandela Square – host to a wealth of restaurants, boutiques and cafes. The Sandton Sun Hotel is connected to the world-class Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) and is in close proximity to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
At the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, guests can expect superior accommodation as well as a range of executive and business services. On the leisure side, the Hotels features swimming pools, a health club, a health and beauty spa and excellent restaurants.
Business Services at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
For the local and international business traveler, the Sandton Sun Hotel has a dedicated business centre for business - related services. Guests staying at the Sandton Sun Hotel are provided with complimentary internet access (WIFI) in each guest room:
- Facsimile service
- Photocopiers
- Graphics (for business cards)
- PC / printer services
- Mobile phone
- Internet & e-mail
- Secretarial services
- Private business lounge
- High speed internet access
- Telkom T-Zone wireless internet
- Business centre internet connectivity
- In-room high speed wireless service
Services and Features at the Sandton Sun Hotel
The Sandton Sun provides its guests with a number of special services and features to enhance the comfort:
- Laundry / valet (same day)
- Safety deposit box
- Shoe shine
- Turndown service
- Theatre, restaurant and tour reservations
- Doctor / Dentist on call (24 hours)
- Professional VIP Protection Services
- Airport handling service
- Secure underground parking is available
- Baby sitting facility on request
Hotel accommodation at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
The following features are available to guests staying at the Sandton Sun which are either located in the guest rooms or available on request:
- Air conditioning
- Remote control TV
- Satellite TV
- Direct dial telephone with extension in bathroom
- In - room safe
- Voice mail
- Wake up call facility
- Video check out
- Computer internet access via WIFI
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Coffee / tea making facilities
- Hairdryer
- Iron / ironing board on request
- Mini bar with 2 x fruit juice, 2 x mineral water, 2 x soft drinks complimentary daily.
- Phone in bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Separate wardrobe
- Refrigerator
- Trouser press (selected rooms)
- Bed boards (on request)
- Work desk lamp
- Plug points (voltage: 220V)
- Room meal service (24 hours)
- Luggage rack
Sports and Leisure at the Sandton Sun Hotel
The Sandton Sun Hotel has various recreational activities and facilities on offer to its guests: fully equipped modern gym, an outdoor swimming pool, health and beauty spa, sauna and steam baths.
The Health and Beauty Spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel
The Spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel is situated on the mezzanine level between the lobby and the main dining area. This oasis of tranquility is steeped in the values of the East, yet inspired by Africa - and the soothing therapies are designed to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. There are eight treatment rooms (each with its own shower) so privacy and exclusivity are guaranteed. The style of the spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel is contemporary and chic with a focus on natural light and products that are inspired by nature.
- Eight treatment rooms, each with private shower
- No machinery used for treatments
- Signature treatment – The Sea Whisperer
- An Asian theme mingled with African inspirations
- Slippers and gown
- Guests are welcome to use the spa to neaten up in-between meetings
- Therapists all trained in Eastern therapies.
Dining Facilities at the Sandton Sun Hotel
Ferns Restaurant:
This elegant restaurant at the Sandton Sun Hotel offers guests a selection of dining options: continental or full English breakfast, a buffet or á la carte menu is available for both lunch and dinner, South African specialities on both menus, served up, of course, with the best of local wines.
Upper West Side Cafe and Bar:
This friendly landmark is one of Johannesburg’s most popular meeting places. The establishment is perfect for all-day dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The varied menu makes it the place to enjoy a business breakfast, a light lunch or sundowners. There really is something for everyone at the Upper West Side Café and Bar.
Vilamoura:
Located on the ground floor of the Sandton Sun, the Vilamoura restaurant focuses on traditional Portuguese cuisine. The finest seafood is always on offer at Vilamoura. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Chefs' Table:
The Sandton Sun has become renowned for its Chef’s Tables. They take place in the "Heat of the Kitchen". The Chef’s Table can take between 12 and 16 people and is a unique way of entertaining.
Room Types
The exclusive hotel rooms at the luxurious Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, are lavish and well-appointed with large windows that introduce natural light. The accommodation comprises a range of room types to ensure that all travel needs are met, from business executives to families. The Sandton Sun Hotel features a total of 334 hotel rooms.
The three presidential suites combine opulence and technology with breathtaking views of the Johannesburg skyline, a true reflection of the contemporary city landscape, complete with personal service and a VIP check-in counter. Smoking and wheelchair accessible rooms are available on request.
Room amenities:
- telephone
- tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi
- DVD player
- safe
- hairdryer
- air conditioning
- mini bar
Room Types at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg:
- 60 African Premium - King
- 21 African Premium - Twin
- 10 African Premium Deluxe - 2 King Beds
- 109 African Premium Deluxe - 1 King Bed
- 97 African Premium Deluxe - Twin
- 2 African Premium Deluxe - Wheelchair accessible rooms
- 12 Executive Studios
- 19 Luxury Suites - King Beds
- 1 Luxury Suite - Twin Beds
- 3 Presidential Suites
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R2190.00
Double Room: R2310.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
San Restaurant
The San Restaurant at the Sandton Sun Hotel is a grand café-style eatery that offers guests á la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, and seasonal and local produce enjoy preference. The flexi dining and private room offer guests a variety of dining options, from small groups to private dinners.
San Bar
The San Bar offers a wide range of wines, beers and signature cocktails, choose between executive lounge seating, bar seats and booths. This trendy bar is 'the place to be seen'.
San Deck
The San Deck offers guests breathtaking views over Sandton and surrounds. With three large fire pits and luxurious couches, this amazing space offers the best of Joburg's beautiful sunsets in the centre of the Sandton CBD.
San Market
For those busy individuals on the go, this retail space sells just-out-of-the-oven pastries, freshly made sandwiches and salads, as well as take-away coffees, teas and smoothies.
Address: Corner Fifth and Alice Streets ,
Sandton 2196,
Johannesburg,
Gauteng,
South Africa
Telephone: 011 780 5000
This iconic carbon-emission-free kitchen breaks down pollutants via infrared technology and is perfect for off-menu meals, or to simply watch the chefs in motion from one of the 8 seats at the kitchen counter.
Address: Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets , Sandton , Johannesburg 2196, Gauteng, South Africa
The Vin mmx at the Sandton Sun Hotel is a grill-style restaurant which offers a sophisticated seasonal menu, coupled with an exclusive wine list. Situated alongside Vin mmx is The Cheese Room, offering 18 cheese variations, all of which are overseen by a cheese sommelier with unrivalled knowledge, who carefully selects cheese according to particular requirements. Guests are invited to take home or sit and enjoy cheese, fine wine and freshly baked bread from the kitchen.
Address: Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets , Sandton , Johannesburg 2196, Gauteng, South Africa
Spa
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The luxurious Sandton Sun Spa offers soothing machine free therapies which are designed to rejuvenate mind, body and soul.
Activities
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- Bowling Greens
- Croquet
- Golf Courses
- Paintball
- Pitch & Putt
- Rowing Boats & Canoes
- Squash Court
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
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- Sandton City Shopping Centre & Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Gautrain Station
- OR Tambo International Airport
- Lanseria Airport
- Montecasino Gaming & Entertainment Complex
- Wanderers Golf Course
- Apartheid Museum
- Teatro at Montecasino, Pieter Toerien Theatre
- Newtown Cultural Precinct
- Soweto Township Tours & Shebeen Route
- Constitutional Court
- Ellis Park
- Soccer City, previously known as Johannesburg FNB Stadium
- Lesedi Cultural Village
- Rhino & Lion Park
- Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris
- Melville Koppies Hiking
- Northgate Ice Arena
- Indoor Wall Climbing
- Go-Carting and Dirt Riding
- Johannesburg Zoo
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The Sandton Sun Spa is an oasis of tranquility, a haven for both locals and in-house guests wanting to pamper themselves. The contemporary, chic style spa encompasses relaxation where guests are able to choose from a wide selection of indulgent treatments, including the signature treatment, the 'Sea Whisperer', which is a fusion of massage styles from around the world. The menu has been designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
For couples who wish to enjoy this experience together, there is also a dual treatment room complete with a large bathtub and shower for 2. Gift vouchers are available which make the ideal gift for friends, family and business associates.
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The spacious and airy 60m square fitness centre at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg features state of the art Techno Gym equipment as well as a free weight section. The gym is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for hotel residents only, water, fruit and towels are available.
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Conferences / Events
The Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg, offers 15 superb on-site meeting rooms and event facilities that can cater for intimate board meetings of 4 delegates to a cocktail function for 1200 guests. For larger venues, the Sandton Sun offers direct access to the world renowned Sandton Convention Centre, via a skywalk.
All in-house guests at the Sandton Sun Hotel are entitled to complimentary use of one of the Business Suite boardrooms for an hour.
Conference and meeting venues at the Sandton Sun Hotel:
- Acacia
- Magnolia
- Business Suite
- Maroela
- Maroela North
- Maroela South
- Oleander
- Syringa
- Syringa
Conference equipment:
- Screen
- White Board
- Lectern
- Flipchart
- Pens & Note Pads
- Data Projector
Business services:
- Boardrooms
- Business Centre
- Courier Service
- Facsimile Services
- Limited Secretarial Service
- Mail & Postal Services
- PC / Printer Services
- Photocopiers
- Private Business Lounge
- Wireless Internet Access
Business Suite:
This unique facility at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, includes four meeting rooms, internet access work stations and separate VIP check-in facilities for in-house guests. The meeting rooms are controlled with home automation systems and the latest video conferencing equipment.
TCH Business Centre:
The in-house Business Centre is open 7 days a week and provides all round business services, from secretarial services to printing, copying and binding. All Audio Visual requirements are also catered for from the Business Centre with expert support staff to offer a complete technical solution to ensure all your requirements are met.
Facilities
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting
- Concierge services
- Doctor on call
- Dry cleaning service
- Health & Fitness Centre
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage
- Luxury transfer service within a 20km/12 mile radius
- Massage treatments
- Porters
- Room service
- Tours & Transfers on Request
- Voice mail
- Wake-up call
- Wellness & Beauty treatments
Location
From:
OR Tambo International Airport
Kempton Park, Johanesburg, South Africa
1. Head south 550 m
2. Take the 2nd right 350 m
3. Take the ramp to Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 220 m
4. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 and merge onto Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 8.3 km
5. Take the exit onto R24 1.7 km
6. Take the exit toward Eastern Bypass/N3 500 m
7. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Eastern Bypass/N3 and merge onto Eastern Bypass/N3 10.4 km
8. Take exit 124-Sandton to merge onto Marlboro Dr/M60 4.0 km
9. Slight left at Katherine St/M85 3.5 km
10. Turn right at West St/M64 700 m
11. Turn left at Alice Ln Destination will be on the left 400 m
Sandton Sun Hotel
Corner Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Accreditations
The elegant Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, was the winner of South Africa's leading Business Hotel 2009 and 2010 in the World Travel Awards.
