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Southern Sun Pretoria

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Interior entrance
Buffet
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Union Buildings - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • UNISA - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Pretoria - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pricepride - Pretorius Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barcelos - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Pretoria

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot

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

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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 organisation.

Property is 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 have a pool?

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

Is Southern Sun Pretoria pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Pretoria?

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?

Checkout 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 Ster-Kinekor Sterland Arcadia, Phuza Moya Private Game Reserve and State Theatre. Breytenbach Theatre and Sammy Marks Square are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

NGONILE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nikolaos

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mamoloko

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

Excellent stay. We had good time

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samira Shawket

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mukendi

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Poshendra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomoyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Retshegofaditswe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lugard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHristopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Dimakatso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Senzo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023