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Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Cnr. Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive | Brandwag, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
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Southern Sun Bloemfontein
Ranked #12 of 20 hotels in Bloemfontein
3.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Stayed in a standard room close to reception, rooms was clean but “old school”. Decent in size and well equipped, the only downside was the old television set. Sleep comfort was great, good quality linen and extra bedding located in the cupboard. Air-conditioning was also old school and noisy, it was a cold night so I never used it. Reception... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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The hotel is old and in desperate need of a revamp. I would not recommend staying at this hotel, the rooms are old, carpets are very dirty and bathrooms do not feel clean. The hotel is very expensive for what you get. Breakfast is good, but for the rest I would rather not stay here again.

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Southport, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

It's a good business hotel! The service and friendliness of the staff were excellent and the garden area was perfect for relaxing. The room was clean and well equipped although looking somewhat dated - housekeeping was very efficient. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice - we didn't use room service but experience over the last 40 years is few... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

I spent a weekend night with my family. Front desk staff is friendly. Rooms are large and fixtures are OK. As someone else said in their review, this hotel is spread out. Better to ask for room closer to reception. I had to walk 5 minutes to my room. Breakfast was Southern Sun quality. Very good. Butter tasted full body.... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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Why not to say in the Southern Sun Bloemfontein for a business trip 1.Room service food took more than an hour and a half 2.The vegetable and haloumni wrap had a piece of chicken in it!!! And the wrap was soaked in sauce – it was horrible 3.The power points in my room did not work and even after requesting... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010
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This hotel has spacious and comfortable rooms with two double beds etc. Pity the shower is inside the bath. Staff at reception was helpful and fast. All other staff friendly, but service at the Ladies Bar was extremely slow. The adjoining restaurant "The Block and Cellar" was however not good. Service very slow and steaks over cooked because of special... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2010

Entrance to hotel difficult to find, strange layaout of hotel - no lifts, and no staff willing to assist with luggage, slow booking in despite confirmed booking, dark and dingy rooms, dated decor, loud aircon, strange smells, slow room service, negative attitude from staff upon complaining - this place will never se mee again

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2009

Rooms were large, but lacked furniture & charm Internet was crap! It was attached to the mall though, which was nice.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2008
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I was on business and this hotel definitely exceeded my expectations. Rooms were big, clean with a great view. Breakfast above average, and staff extremely friendly. I will return on my next trip.

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Cnr. Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive | Brandwag, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR168 - 27,960

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