Southern Sun Sandton, JohannesburgSouthern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 33 of 123 hotels we score in Johannesburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Google 3.5. Rooms from about $115 a night (cached, not a live quote).Southern Sun Sandton is a modern hotel situated in the Sandton district. It sits within walking distance of the Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square, and Sandton City. The property is located 500 metres from the Sandton Gautrain Station, providing easy access to the airport. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a rooftop terrace, and two bars. Guests can use the business centre or take advantage of the free shuttle service to local shopping centres. The hotel suits business travellers and families. While the rooms are contemporary, the Google rating is lower than the guest review scores.What stands out

Regular local shopping shuttles

Close to Gautrain Station

Rooftop pool and terrace

On-site gym and business facilities

Watch out for

Lower Google review score

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