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:
54 on Bath, Rosebank
Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa, Hermanus (pictured)
Beverly Hills, Umhlanga
Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg
InterContinental OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg
Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, Magaliesburg
Paradise Sun, Seychelles
Southern Sun Cape Sun, Cape Town CBD
Southern Sun de Wagen, Stellenbosch
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban
Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton
Southern Sun Katherine Street, Sandton
Southern Sun Ridgeway, Lusaka
Southern Sun Rosebank, Johannesburg
Southern Sun The Cullinan, Cape Town CBD
Southern Sun The Marine, Gqeberha
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Drakensberg Sun Resort, Winterton
Pine Lake Resort, White River
Riverside Sun, Vanderbijlpark
Sabi River Sun Resort, Hazyview
Tete Ferry Sun, Mozambique
The Edward, Durban
Garden Court Kings Beach, Gqeberha
Garden Court Kitwe, Zambia
Garden Court Morningside Sandton
Garden Court Victoria Junction, Green Point
Southern Sun CEO Marcel von Aulock expressed his pride in the group’s achievements: “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.