Southern Sun Bloemfontein
Corner of Nelson Mandela & Melville Drive Brandwag, Bloemfontein
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Why people book this hotel
“The property It is near the mall”
“The location”
“Staff were helpful”
“Friendly staff”
“Clean, affordable, and child friendly Good value for money”
“Cleanliness”
“Breakfast Two double beds Luggage potters”
“The room service is good”
“The Garden onto the pool had a nice vibe”
“The room was fantastic and the outside garden by the pool was very nice”
Overview
Situated in Bloemfontein, 3.2 km from Oliewenhuis Art Gallery, Southern Sun Bloemfontein features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while certain rooms come with a balcony and some have garden views. At Southern Sun Bloemfontein each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Boyden Observatory is 25 km from Southern Sun Bloemfontein, while Gallery On Leviseur Bloemfontein is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bram Fischer International Airport, 11 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Olive
family_with_children
May 16, 2026
“My experience was ok”
The property It is near the mall
Lerato
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
Clean, affordable, and child friendly Good value for money
Lara
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
“Pleasant but could be improved.”
The location. Staff were helpful.
Kgosietsile Ronaldt
couple
May 7, 2026
“Disappointing”
Location
Onele
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
“I didn’t like my stay, the equipment was old and the doors kept getting stuck”
Location was awesome
Nicola
family_with_children
May 4, 2026
“Very welcoming staff. Great room. Wonderful food.”
Rafael
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
Friendly staff
Gareth
family_with_children
May 3, 2026
“Very comfortable.”
Basin plug didn’t seal. Basin drain pipe leaked. Bathroom extraction fan didn’t work and hairdryer was broken.
Matseliso
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
“Every thing was fine”
Location
Ramokhali
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
Cleanliness
Sandikazi
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
Just the location this time
Florina Kekeletso
family_with_children
April 20, 2026
“I had a pleasant stay at the property and would love to visit again .”
The property us centrally located to most amenities which fulfils the great need and satisfaction to the tourist.
Ino
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Everyone watches Smart TV”
They have VERY OLD television sets. My room was 405 and they do not have a smart TV in there.
Maggie
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
Friendliness and helpfulness of staff at all times. And the buffets were delicious with excellent variety and quality salads.
Akhona
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
“Overnight stay”
Breakfast Two double beds Luggage potters
Thabiso
family_with_children
April 5, 2026
Everything from the environment to the food.
Charl
family_with_children
April 2, 2026
“It was good enough for our short stay”
The room service is good. Clean towels and neat beds every day. The bathroom was tidied. The queue for the eggs was too long. The food variety was okay..
Anson
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
The Garden onto the pool had a nice vibe.
Job
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
“Loved the stay”
Excellent service
Reinhardt Sieberhagen
family_with_children
March 28, 2026
The room was fantastic and the outside garden by the pool was very nice.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Fitness centre
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Standard Double Room Non Smoking
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Double Room Smoking
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard King Room Non Smoking
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard King Room Smoking
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as pool views. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room Non Smoking
The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room Smoking
The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as pool views. The unit has 2 beds.
King Suite
This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Presidential Suite
This spacious suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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