Johannesburg, Thursday, 6 February 2025 – Southern Sun has once again showcased its commitment to excellence in hospitality, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards. This year, an impressive 42 of the group’s properties have been recognised, achieving outstanding guest feedback over the past three years.
The Booking.com Traveller Review Awards are a hallmark of quality and service, celebrating properties that have consistently delivered exceptional experiences. To qualify, a property must maintain an average review score of at least 8.0, based on guest ratings published between 1 December 2021 and 30 November 2024. Southern Sun’s continued success in these awards is a testament to its unwavering focus on guest satisfaction and service excellence.
Award-Winning Southern Sun Hotels and Resorts
The following Southern Sun properties were recognised in the 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards:
Pine Lake Resort
Southern Sun de Wagen
InterContinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel
54 on Bath
Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
Sandton Sun and Towers
Beverly Hills
Paradise Sun Hotel Seychelles
Riverside Sun
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Tete Ferry Sun
Garden Court Umhlanga
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
The Edward
Garden Court Hatfield
Garden Court Victoria Junction
Sabi River Sun Resort
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
Southern Sun The Cullinan
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre
Drakensberg Sun Resort
Garden Court Polokwane
Garden Court Sandton City
Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton
StayEasy Maputo
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
Garden Court Kitwe
Southern Sun Cape Sun
Southern Sun Katherine Street
Southern Sun Mbombela
Southern Sun Newlands
Southern Sun Sandton
StayEasy Mbombela
Mount Grace Hotel & Spa
Southern Sun Rosebank
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
StayEasy Lusaka
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Southern Sun The Marine
StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Southern Sun CEO, Marcel von Aulock, expressed his pride in the group’s achievements, stating, “These awards reflect Southern Sun’s commitment to hospitality excellence and recognise the unwavering dedication of our staff, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver world-class hospitality. We are incredibly grateful to our guests for their trust and feedback, and we remain committed to providing exceptional experiences across all our properties”
The 2025 awards reinforce Southern Sun’s position as a leading hospitality provider across South Africa, Africa, and the Middle East. Many of its hotels and resorts have shown consistent year-on-year improvements, demonstrating the group’s investment in service, comfort, and guest satisfaction.
A Mark of Trust for Travellers
As the travel industry grows increasingly competitive, the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards serve as a valuable guide for travellers seeking high-quality accommodations backed by genuine guest experiences. Southern Sun’s hotels and resorts continue to set the benchmark for exceptional stays, whether for business travel, luxury escapes or family-friendly destinations.
To view Southern Sun’s award-winning properties, visit www.southernsun.com.