Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel, Pretoria ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Corner Pretorius And Steve Biko Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 7

Southern Sun Pretoria is strategically located in Pretoria's Arcadia neighborhood, making it a convenient base for exploring local attractions including the Pretoria Botanical Gardens and the Union Buildings. This four-star hotel is known for its exceptional service and loyal clientele who return for the comfort and attentive hospitality. With 240 well-appointed rooms, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features facilities that support a variety of events, ranging from intimate meetings to larger conferences.

Location

Located less than five minutes from key attractions such as Loftus Versfeld Stadium and the Pretoria Art Museum, Southern Sun Pretoria provides convenient access to shopping and historical sites. The hotel is situated close to public transport, including the Gautrain rapid transit system connecting to OR Tambo International Airport. This prime location within South Africa's administrative capital allows guests to explore the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Pretoria with ease.

Rooms

The hotel offers 240 well-appointed rooms and suites designed for comfort and productivity. Standard amenities include free uncapped WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with DStv channels. Family Rooms, Executive Rooms, Superior Rooms, and a luxurious Presidential Suite provide options for various needs, including spacious accommodations for families and individuals. Each room also features views of the pool, garden, or city skyline, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Eat & Drink

Oasis Restaurant serves a variety of dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy a full Southern Sun breakfast buffet included with their room rates. The restaurant is well-regarded for its intimate dining ambiance and diverse menu options that cater to a wide range of tastes. In-room dining is also available for those who prefer to dine privately within their accommodations.

Leisure & Business

Southern Sun Pretoria features an outdoor pool set amidst landscaped gardens, providing a serene spot for relaxation. For business travelers, the hotel has a well-equipped business center and offers eight adaptable conference venues accommodating up to 500 guests. A team of professional banqueting managers is available to assist in planning events, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and meets the specific needs of guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Executive Suite

Max:

2 persons

53 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Shower

Private pool

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Garden view

Private pool

Heating

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Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Private pool

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Pretoria 1.1 mi

Airports

Wonderboom (PRY) 9.1 mi

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 30.8 mi

Train

Pretoria Station 1.3 mi

Queenswood Train Station 3.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively spacious, providing ample room to relax, and the large bed made for a truly restful night.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“Breakfast was a delightful experience with a variety of scrumptious offerings; however, I would love to see a lamb option added for those of us who prefer it over beef or pork.” view full review

Luxurious Ambience

“The living area was beautifully furnished, adding to the luxurious feel of the hotel and enhancing my overall stay.” view full review

Immaculate Cleanliness

“The bathroom was spotless and well-equipped, making it a pleasure to use throughout my stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Shallow end

Room features

Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Corner Pretorius And Steve Biko Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 7

Map view

Corner Pretorius And Steve Biko Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 7

City landmarks

Zoo

National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

1.5 mi

Square

Church Square

1.0 mi

Public Building

Union Buildings

4300 ft

Museums

Kruger House Museum

1.4 mi

Union Buildings

Statue of Nelson Mandela

3600 ft

Meintjieskop

Union Buildings Gardens

3400 ft

Stadiums

Loftus Versfeld Stadium

1.3 mi

Museums

Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History

1.3 mi

Museums

The Pretoria Art Museum

4100 ft

275 Jacob Mare Street Free parking is available at 280 Scheiding Street

Melrose House

1.2 mi

Museums

Freedom Park

1.6 mi

Parks

Magnolia Dell

1.5 mi

Museums

Museum of Natural History

1.3 mi

Broadway Theatre

South African State Theatre

3800 ft

Wessels St

Pretoria Art Museum

4000 ft

Route 104 Old Bronkhorstspruit Road

Sammy Marks House

5000 ft

Jacob Mare St. between Van der Walt and Andries Sts.

Burgers Park

1.1 mi

Events

Pretoria City Hall

1.1 mi

Eeufees Rd

The Trekmonument

2.5 mi

Parks

Groenkloof Nature Reserve

3.3 mi

24 Hamilton Ave

National Archives of South Africa

4300 ft

381 Helen Joseph St

012central

2300 ft

Public Building

African Institute of South Africa

2300 ft

Mall

SunnyPark Shopping Centre

2300 ft

Nearby

Kingsley Centre

400 ft

Sterland

500 ft

Sancardia Shopping Centre

600 ft

Church

Lighthouse chapel

1500 ft

Church

St Pauls Church

1900 ft

St Paul's

1900 ft

Restaurants

Debonairs Pizza

400 ft

Shop 0035 Nedbank Plaza 175 Steve Biko Street

Nando's Sancardia

1800 ft

Cnr Steve Biko Rd & Stanza Bopape St Stanza Bopape St

Mac Donald's South Africa-Hamilton branch

1000 ft

Hamilton and Stanza Bopape Street

Rhapsody's Sunnyside

1400 ft

Shop L2-33 Sunnypark Mall Cnr Esselen & Jeppe Str

Nando's Pretoria Sunnyside

2500 ft

Steve Biko Road Sunny Park Centre

Scoops

2900 ft

Esselen Street

Golden Canyon Spur Steak Ranch

3400 ft

Cnr Steve Biko Rd & Robert Sobukwe St Shop L3-21

McDonald's Sunnyside

3300 ft

Cnr Jeppe & Esselen

Magnolia Restaurant

3100 ft

643 Corner Stanza Bopape & Wessels Street Sheraton Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean

Comfortable

Noisy

Smoky smell

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.6

Location

6.9

Service

7.9

Dining

6.1

Gene

United States of America, May 2024

8.0/10

The hotel offers clean rooms and excellent service, but the dining experience may need improvement. Its great location is ideal for business travelers near central Pretoria, though the dining options are somewhat limited.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious, neat, and adequate for a business traveler's needs. The continuous noise from a road sweeper was disruptive at night.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch with dedicated and warm staff who go above and beyond to ensure a great stay. Early check-in to a quiet room overlooking the pool area was a nice touch.

Location

9.0

The location is great for business in central Pretoria and offers easy access to malls and fast-food places. Not ideal for a holiday but perfect for business or events at LOFTUS stadium.

Dining

6.0

Dining options are somewhat limited and could be improved, with some instances of rude behavior reported. However, the hotel is in a prime location for exploring nearby dining spots.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities include safe parking, visible security, and excellent service. Overall, the facilities are well-maintained and offer convenience for guests.

William

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.0/10

The hotel room was spacious and nicely furnished with a very comfortable six-foot-wide bed and quality pillows offering a pool view. However, there were still some challenges to consider. The service was a mix of being unreasonable at times but also friendly and courteous, with the highlight being a brilliant early check-in to a quiet room overlooking the pool area. The location was convenient, although there were some noise issues, especially with outside rooms. The dining experience, while offering a variety of meals, had some rude encounters and poor quality issues. Overall, the facilities were adequate with room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The room was large and nicely furnished with a very comfortable six-foot-wide bed and quality pillows, offering a pool view, facing the inner court.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of being unreasonable at times, especially in the dining hall, but the staff were friendly, courteous, and brilliant in arranging an early check-in to a quiet room overlooking the pool area.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient, with walking distance to malls and fast food places, although there were noise issues, especially for outside rooms.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, while offering a variety of meals, had some rude encounters, poor quality, and timing issues.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate but have room for improvement.

Peter

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.8/10

The hotel had clean and neat rooms, excellent services, but was very noisy due to its proximity to the street. The location was convenient for business and close to malls and fast-food places, but parking and noise were concerns. The dining options were okay with some issues, and the facilities were rated positively.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and neat but very noisy due to the street proximity.

Service

8.0

The service was fine with excellent staff, but some lack of hospitality was noted upon check-in.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient for business and close to malls and fast-food places, although noise and parking were concerns.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had some issues with limited options and service during specific times, but overall okay.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory.

Lois

United States of America, November 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is situated near a very busy intersection, leading to constant noise from taxis and traffic, which affected my stay negatively. The rooms, although not as grand as the public areas, are large, beautifully clean, and extremely comfortable. However, they had a smell of cigarette smoke on curtains and pillows, triggering my allergic rhinitis.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had a smell of cigarette smoke on curtains and pillows, affecting my allergic rhinitis. They are not quite as grand as the public areas but are large, beautifully clean, and extremely comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was all around very accommodating and service-minded, although they can do better with welcoming guests.

Location

6.0

The location is good for business in central Pretoria but faces noise issues due to its proximity to a very noisy intersection. It is close to all amenities and the Union Buildings.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, and I enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant next to the pool, serving Mediterranean food.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate, but improvements are needed, especially in noise insulation from the busy intersection.

Clean

Noisy

Gerry

United Kingdom, October 2023

6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms, although comfortable and neat, had some issues like offensive smells, dirty curtains, and constant noise that kept me up at night. However, the service was very accommodating and service-minded overall, though they could improve on welcoming guests. The location, while convenient for business and the LOFTUS stadium, may not be ideal for a holiday stay. The dining options were limited and a bit greasy with added sugar. The facilities were up to standard with a clean environment around the hotel.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms are comfortable and neat, but had some issues like offensive smells, dirty curtains, and constant noise at night.

Service

7.0

The service was generally accommodating and service-minded, but could do better with welcoming guests.

Location

8.0

The location is not ideal for a holiday stay but great for business and the LOFTUS stadium.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience offered limited options, with some greasy and overly sweet dishes.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were up to standard, with a clean environment in the surrounding area.

neat rooms

offensive smells

Gareth

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel room faced the inner court and was neat, but had some cleanliness issues causing unexpected expenses. The constant noise from the busy intersection affected the overall tranquility. The service was welcoming and efficient, with courteous staff offering useful advice for tourists. The location had some positive aspects like being close to shops and restaurants, but security concerns and early morning noise were drawbacks. The dining experience was a mix of quality with rude behavior noted during service. The facilities overall were of good quality.

Rooms

7.0

The room was neat and faced the inner court.

Service

8.0

The service was welcoming and efficient with courteous staff.

Location

6.0

The location is perfect and looks safe, but noise and security concerns were present.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had moments of quality but also instances of rude behavior.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were of good quality.

Jonathan

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is located near a very busy intersection with constant noise from taxis and traffic. The room had a street view, which was noisy. On the positive side, the breakfast options were satisfying with Croissants, Beef sausages, Orange juice, and fruit salad.

Rooms

7.0

The street view room was noisy, overlooking a busy intersection.

Service

9.0

The receptionist was exceptionally helpful with my language barrier, offering polite and courteous service.

Location

6.0

The hotel is conveniently located close to shops and restaurants, but the constant taxi hooting poses a noise issue.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast was of good quality with options like Croissants, Beef sausages, Orange juice, and fruit salad.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory for a comfortable stay.

Jeff

United States of America, August 2023

8.2/10

I was amazed by the cleanliness and upkeep of the hotel, just like a Boeing 747 in your room. The safe parking and visible security added to my peace of mind. The service was excellent, with friendly and professional staff going above and beyond to assist. However, the dining options were a bit limited and greasy, although the restaurant's ambience was lovely.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very clean and well-maintained, providing a safe and comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly, committed, and dedicated, ensuring a top-notch service experience.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect for those visiting for business purposes and events at LOFTUS stadium.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options were somewhat limited and greasy, the restaurant's setting next to the pool was delightful.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities to enhance the stay, making it a convenient choice for guests.

Cleanliness

Limited dining

Christopher

United States of America, August 2023

6.6/10

Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience for me. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, but the smell of cigarette smoke on the curtains and pillows was a big downside due to my allergic rhinitis. It felt like a Boeing 747 in my room, which was not pleasant.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, but the cigarette smoke smell was an issue for me.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was excellent. The staff prepared my meal exactly how I wanted it and made me feel special and well taken care of.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location is convenient for business and close to LOFTUS stadium. However, the busy area raised security concerns, especially with the noisy surroundings and outside rooms.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a mix of good and bad. While I loved the ambience next to the pool, the limited cutlery and presence of flies on the food were quite off-putting.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities are average. Some improvements could be made for a better overall experience.

Thomas

United States of America, July 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious, nicely furnished, and incredibly comfortable with a large six-foot-wide bed and quality pillows. The efficient air conditioning made my night pleasant, but being next to the pool was a nice touch.

Rooms

9.0

I was impressed by the large, nicely furnished room with a very comfortable six-foot-wide bed and quality pillows. The efficient air conditioning kept me cool during the warm Pretoria night, and the pool view added to the experience.

Service

6.0

The service was a mix of experiences. While some staff members were welcoming, others were unreasonable and inconsiderate, especially in the dining hall where they charged us the full buffet price. Room service and the housekeeping were decent, but overall, the service could be more consistent.

Location

7.0

The location of the hotel was convenient with walking distance to malls and fast-food places. It was also accessible for transport, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. However, being awoken before 05:30 by noises from the pool area was not ideal, especially when having an outside room.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the food quality was okay, there were incidents of rude behavior from the staff, like shouting at guests. The availability of African food like tripe was a plus, but the negative interactions affected the overall dining experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities at the hotel were satisfactory, offering standard amenities. While the pool area and restaurant were decent, there were some issues with the dining experience and service that could be improved to enhance the overall stay.