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Southern Sun Mbombela

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Exterior
Southern Sun Mbombela, on the riverwalk, offers an upscale getaway with a hearty breakfast buffet and two pools—one for adults and one for kids. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, relax on the garden terrace, while children have fun at the playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Mbombela, Southern Sun Mbombela is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. Ster-Kinekor i'langa Mall and Nelspruit Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve and Riverside Casino Park.
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Map
Government Boulevard, 15, Mbombela, MP, 1200

What's nearby

  • Riverside Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ilanga Mall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mbombela Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hall's Farm Stall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cappucinos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Adega - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Daily - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Mbombela

Upscale hotel on the riverwalk
A free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Southern Sun Mbombela. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a porter/bellboy
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All 109 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit 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.

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

Emnotweni
Emnotweni Southern Sun
Emnotweni Sun
Southern Sun Emnotweni
Southern Sun Emnotweni Hotel
Sun Emnotweni
Sun Emnotweni Hotel
Southern Sun Emnotweni Hotel Nelspruit
Southern Sun Emnotweni Nelspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Mbombela have a pool?

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

Is Southern Sun Mbombela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Mbombela?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Mbombela?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Mbombela?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Mbombela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Southern Sun Mbombela located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is steps away from Riverside Mall and Riverside Casino Park. The Grove Riverside and Lowveld National Botanical Garden are also within 15 minutes.

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Southern Sun Mbombela Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

Very beautiful hotel near several stores and restaurants and
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is just excellent you feel like you're in your own palace great rooms staff n food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a lovely area close to a mall in walking distance. The staff are wonderful and the swimming pool is fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great stay

This is one of our favorite places to stay. The rooms are nice, the food is good, and the staff is friendly. The only constructive comment would be that the front desk people were not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good entire stay... Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cowell

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

Welcoming

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was not ready when we arrived at 16h30pm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

bernard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prof Hetisani Lucky

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

8/10 Good

Tran Khanh Dung

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

Convenable

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

BHAUTIK

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mmapetla

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hetisani Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sugendran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katlego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vusi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Leocadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023