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8.1

1,210 reviews

Southern Sun Mbombela

Southern Sun Mbombela

Government Boulevard, 15, Nelspruit, 1200, KRUGER AREA, South Africa

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Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Southern Sun Mbombela

Welcome to the Southern Sun Mbombela, a fabulous 4-star hotel ideally situated just 2.3mi from the bustling heart of Nelspruit, South Africa. With prices starting from a mere $134, this gem is perfect for travelers who seek both comfort and a sprinkle of excitement. Nestled on Government Boulevard, the Southern Sun invites you to dive into relaxation and adventure, offering everything from delightful breakfasts to a range of entertaining amenities.

Get ready for fun at the on-site casino or unwind by the sparkling outdoor swimming pool—perfect for lazy afternoons soaking up the sun. Little ones have their own oasis with a dedicated kids' pool, while parents can enjoy a well-deserved break with room service or a cocktail at the bar. The hotel’s soundproof rooms ensure a serene retreat, and features like free WiFi and a fitness center cater to both leisure and business travelers. You'll be pleased to know that private parking is available at no extra charge, making it easy to explore the local attractions at your own pace.

With over 1,200 rave reviews from happy guests, Southern Sun Mbombela stands out as a favorite for those looking to explore the scenic beauty of Nelspruit and beyond. Whether you’re planning a relaxing family vacation or a thrilling getaway with friends, you’ll find a world of comfort and excitement awaiting at your new home away from home. Come and experience the joy of it all!

At the Southern Sun Mbombela, dining is an experience not to be missed! Indulge in a family-friendly atmosphere at Jasmine, the hotel's on-site restaurant, where delicious cuisines delight even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're diving into a hearty breakfast to fuel a day of exploration or sipping a refreshing drink post-swim, Jasmine is here to make your culinary journey memorable. Bite into local favorites and freshly prepared dishes that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Consider handing over the reins to the talented chefs, sit back, and allow the flavors to whisk you away on an adventure of their own!

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! Venture into the vibrant energy of the hotel’s casino, where laughter and excitement fill the air. Channel your inner risk-taker and try your hand at the various games available—who knows, you might just leave with a story worth telling! After a night filled with thrills, unwind by the pool and soak in the starlit skies of Nelspruit. With the warm South African nights wrapping you in a cozy embrace, it’s simply the perfect way to end a fabulous day.

For those traveling in larger groups or families, Southern Sun Mbombela has the space you need to ensure everyone feels right at home. Choose from spacious suites with luxurious king-size beds to double rooms that can cater to the whole crew. With various room styles and accommodating designs, you'll find the perfect nook to retreat after a day of exploration. Whether you’re sharing laughs over family board games in your suite or catching up with your travel companions, Southern Sun promises a cozy atmosphere for everyone. Get ready to create unforgettable memories in this delightful corner of Nelspruit!

Closest airports

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

9.5mi

Ulusaba Airport

51.4mi

Singita Sabi Sand Airstrip

52.5mi

Londolozi Airport

57.4mi

Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport

59.5mi

Most popular amenities

Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Suite Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Suite, 2 King, Smoking Allowed

2 King Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Indulge in luxury with a spacious smoking suite featuring two king size beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning, and complimentary toiletries, perfect for a couple's getaway.

Standard Queen Room  Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Queen Room, Smoking Allowed

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x3

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Relax in our Standard Queen Room, perfect for 2 adults, with a double bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Smoking is allowed for those who prefer it.

Standard Queen Room Non Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Queen Room

1 Double Bed

185 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Relax in our cozy Standard Queen Room, perfect for 2 adults, with a spacious 183 sqft and a comfortable double bed. Enjoy features like air conditioning, extra long beds, and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

Suite Non Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Suite, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Indulge in comfort and relaxation in our Suite Non Smoking, boasting a spacious 301 sqft area. Enjoy a restful sleep in the Queen size bed and take advantage of the luxurious bathtub and private bathroom.

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Twin Room

195 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Superior, 1 Bed

170 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Double Room Non Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

195 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Executive Queen Room Non Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Executive, Queen

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Suite Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Suite, Smoking Allowed

2 King Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

x8

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x5

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Standard Double Double Room Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Room - 2 Double, Smoking Allowed

2 Double Beds

195 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x10

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x6

More details

Executive Double Double Room Non Smoking in Southern Sun Mbombela

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Executive, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

170 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.1

1,210 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sikhulile

8.2

December 2023

Very clean, staff was nice, comfortable bed, luxurious towels and bedding 👌

Furniture is a bit dated.

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Johann

9.1

November 2023

We love the old lowveld feel of the property. Beautiful established gardens, old-feel building facade and restaurant area. Just awesome. Regarding staff, German, Paul and Elphus were just the best. Amazingly helpful, intuitive and caring. Sharp on their duties. Very professional and efficient. Communicate well. Phumeza on the other hand was a grumpy, unfriendly, unhelpful grouch. At first I thought it was maybe just a communication issue, but that thought was put to rest when, later during breakfast she insisted on pushing past me with a tray of dishes, forcing me to squeeze myself between another guests chairs and table just so she could (thanklessly) force her way past me. Seriously - she almost spoiled our breakfast with her useless careless helpless attitude. Unimpressed with her. She stands around doing nothing while the rest of the staff flit about being very productive.

Not much in the way of shade in the parking lot.

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Priscillah

10

October 2023

Easily accessible, clean and spacious room, nice breakfast and the outside environment is clean and beautiful. Check in was efficient and swiftly done. I'd really love to lodge in this hotel again in case I'm around again. 🙏🙏🙏

I was so disappointed and angry after my card was debited 3 times on the 27th Sept., reversed one payment and the other two went through instead of one. Spoke to the hotel after sending an email on Friday, 29th Sept. Despite my email and call on Friday, the hotel failed to refund my money, today on Monday, 02nd October I emailed again and even call but not yet refunded even now at 14h50. I'm so disappointed and angry because this exercise had inconvenienced me. I didn't expect this from such a big hotel. Not even a formal apology to date 😔

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Korousha

8.2

June 2023

We stayed at the hotel for the long weekend while we toured the panorama route. Well situated and maintained. Staff was just exceptional and friendly from the moment we entered. Extra attention was paid to the little people. Lovely gift packs for them on arrival combined with daily slushies, popcorn and a jumping castle. Breakfast and dinner was absolutely delicious and great value for money. Will definitely be back. Thanks for making our family break so special.

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Reba

9.1

December 2023

Comfortable bed, spacious bathroom. Best breakfast ever-wide variety of choices and very fresh. Dinner buffet also good. We stayed over Christmas-and Christmas dinner was nice and plentiful with free service alcoholic and non-alcoholic bubbly. Staff excellent-from desk, to cleaners, waiters. Boxing Day had free service slush and popcorn machine at the lobby. Rained entire time so didnt use pool or terrace.

Rooms could use a refurbishment.

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Sherly

10

October 2022

My family and I really loved everything about what we saw at the venue from the red carpet at entrance, friendly staff, the room we were sleeping in, the whole building,breakfast was on point, pool area, the cleanness, the view on the outside and inside it's wow. The venue not far from all the areas we wanted to visit, and it is also surrounded by malls/ shopping complex where you can even walk if you want and the WiFi connection didn't give us a problem also the TV channels. We will definitely come back in the near future. # 07-10 October 2022 stay will always be in our minds/ thoughts, because we enjoyed ourselves and we are still feeling refreshed as we speak.🥰🥰🥰🥰

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Mabaso

9.1

March 2023

This property is top class and great care is taken to ensure guests feel welcomed, a nice touch was the complimentary popcorn and slush for the kids as well as a small goodie bag for them. Although there wasn't much in the goodie bag the thought was appreciated. You can never go wrong with this place, the room is a bit on the smaller side and can comfortably accommodate a family having small children

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Sharon

10

June 2023

Friendly welcome by front of desk staff on arrival at 7pm. Went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable. We booked through bookings.com and the only option was 1 large double bed but i was travelling with my daughter. On check-in we were upgraded to a room with 2 x large double beds - THANK YOU!

Breakfast was lovely but found it limited for such a beautiful hotel.

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Ljmosadi

8.2

January 2024

The location was good. Some staff on check in need improvement of professionalism. The cleaning TEAM was excellent and friendly

The walk path way to the swimming pool passing through the dining room During rain there was no space to seat and nobody cared. The outside tent fell off

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Rikhotso

10

November 2023

I like the place itself so cool and quiet. The room temperature was excellent. I love the food served there.

The receptionist at first had a bad attitude at first, but later apologized for her treatment. The online booking made it possible for us to find a reasonable price for the room.

Points of Interest Around Southern Sun Mbombela

Airports

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

9.5mi

Ulusaba Airport

51.4mi

Singita Sabi Sand Airstrip

52.5mi

Londolozi Airport

57.4mi

Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport

59.5mi

Restaurants

Jasmine

Cuisines

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Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Southern Sun Mbombela

Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Southern Sun Mbombela

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Southern Sun Mbombela

When are the check-in and check-out times for Southern Sun Mbombela?

Rooms at Southern Sun Mbombela become available for check-in at 02:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Southern Sun Mbombela?

Yes, there is parking available at the hotel and it's complimentary. The parking area is private, on site, and doesn't require a reservation.

What's the nightly rate at Southern Sun Mbombela?

Starting rates at Southern Sun Mbombela begin from $134. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Southern Sun Mbombela?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including suites and double rooms. Occupancy allows for 2 adults and no children in all rooms. Both smoking and non-smoking options are available. Bed sizes range from Queen to King, and room sizes range from 172 sqft to 301 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in Southern Sun Mbombela?

Guests at Southern Sun Mbombela can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool suitable for all seasons and a separate kids' pool. Additionally, there are family-friendly dining options available at the Jasmine restaurant, creating opportunities for relaxed meals and socializing. For those seeking relaxation and fitness, there is a fitness center available on-site. The hotel provides a non-smoking environment and offers soundproof rooms to ensure a peaceful and comfortable stay for all guests. Furthermore, the hotel has a terrace and garden area, providing a pleasant outdoor space for leisure activities or peaceful retreat. With these amenities, guests have multiple options to make the most of their time while staying at the hotel.

Does Southern Sun Mbombela feature a pool area?

The hotel has an outdoor pool that is available year-round. The pool features a shallow end for guests to enjoy.

Are there restaurants located within Southern Sun Mbombela?

The hotel has one on-site restaurant called Jasmine, which offers a family-friendly ambiance. However, no specific cuisine information is provided. Another restaurant on site is simply referred to as Restaurant #2.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Southern Sun Mbombela?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Southern Sun Mbombela. The accepted payment methods at the hotel are Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Visa.