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.