Southern Sun Sandton rooftop pool
Highest pool on our list that publishes its floor
No. 3 of 4 on our Johannesburg rooftop pools list, in Sandown.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Southern Sun Sandton is the pick for height: the hotel places its rooftop pool 9 floors up, the highest published floor on our list. It's guests only, and little else is published.
The pool
On the 9th floor of the hotel at 123 Rivonia Rd in Sandown, this pool is described by the hotel as a rooftop pool. Only guests can use it. Hours, heating and views are not published.
Our take
At 9 floors up, this beats 54 on Bath's Level 4 terrace for height. The two Rosebank hotels on our list are the better bets if you want something beyond the pool, since 54 on Bath has a public bar and Home Suite sells day passes.
The downside is the thin detail. There's no day pass, no stated hours and no word on heating. Plan around December to February, when highs average about 25.5°C.
Good to know
- 9th-floor pool, the hotel's own floor figure
- The hotel calls it a rooftop pool
The catches
- Guests only, with no day pass
- Hours, heating and views aren't published
Best forGuests in Sandton who want a high pool after meetings.
Skip it ifYou're not a guest but hope to swim or have a drink at the pool.
Getting in
Only hotel guests can swim. The hotel doesn't sell day passes, and no bar access is listed for non-guests.
Age rules aren't published.
Tips
- If you're booking for the swim, go between December and February, the best three months for it.
Before you go. Ask the hotel for pool hours before you book, because they aren't published.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | 9th floor, described by the hotel as a rooftop pool Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Who can swim | Guests Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 123 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Sandown |
| Pool level | 9th floor |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 2,603 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +27112820000 |
| Website | southernsun.com |
Southern Sun Sandton pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Southern Sun Sandton?
No, only hotel guests can. Day passes aren't sold.
What floor is the pool on?
The 9th floor, which the hotel describes as a rooftop pool.
Is the pool heated?
Heating isn't published by the hotel.
What are the pool hours?
Hours aren't published by the hotel. Check with the front desk when you book.