On-Site Facilities
Your on-site sports and leisure facilities include:

• Outdoor swimming pool
• Fully equipped modern gym
• Sauna and steam baths
• Health spa

Nearby Vicinity
In the nearby vicinity of the Sandton Sun you will find the following facilities:

• Golf courses: ask Guest Relations for more information.
• Squash
• Tennis
• The Wanderers Cricket Stadium (just 8km away).

The Spa at Sandton Sun  - The Whole Experience
You’ll find our spa on the mezzanine level between the lobby and the main dining area. This oasis of tranquillity is steeped in the values of the East, yet inspired by Africa - and our soothing therapies are designed to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. There are just eight treatment rooms (each with its own shower) so privacy and exclusivity are guaranteed. The style of this spa is contemporary and chic with a focus on natural light and products that are inspired by nature.  Machinery is not utilised in our holistic treatments - our therapists prefer the healing benefits of touch. Choose from a wide selection of therapies - why not try the relaxing ‘Sea Whisperer’, a fusion of massage styles from around the world.

The Spa Offering at a Glance:

• Eight treatment rooms, each with private shower
• No machinery used for treatments
• Signature treatment – The Sea Whisperer
• An Asian theme mingled with African inspirations
• Slippers and gown.
• Guests are welcome to use the spa to neaten up in-between meetings
• Therapists all trained in Eastern therapies.

We use only the best products, including the Pevonia and Africology product ranges.

South Africa Travel Guide

Johannesburg Attractions - Out and About
As you’ll soon find out, Johannesburg is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. However, before you go too far a-field, remember there is so much to do right on the doorstep of the Sandton Sun. It’s a good idea to ask the advice of Ronnie Govender, the hotel’s erudite concierge. Having been with the hotel since it first opened 23 years ago, Ronnie, a veritable mine of information, is the man to speak to.

The following attractions are just a few minutes walk away from the Sandton Sun:

Mandela Square
Named after the Grandfather of the Nation, Nelson Mandela, this fantastic lifestyle destination offers a number of open-air eateries surrounding a sunny Italian piazza (square).  There is a wide range of trendy stores to induce some serious shopping. Nelson Mandela Square is the place for long leisurely lunches and watching the passing parade.

Theatre on the Square
Enjoy some of South Africa’s freshest new theatre productions and musicals at The Theatre on the Square, found on the far corner of Nelson Mandela Square.  Follow the performance with a nightcap in one of the enticing restaurants or wine bars. Ask the concierge desk for details about booking for the latest shows.

Sandton Convention Centre
The Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is Africa’s largest and most prestigious multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre. Boasting state-of-the-art technical facilities this 22 000sqm building can accommodate up to 10 000 visitors at any time. Make enquiries about any interesting exhibitions or events taking place at the SCC during your stay.

Sandton City
This legendary mall has set the standard for world-class shopping centres in Africa. Boasting some 300 shops, Sandton City is located just metres away from the Sandton Sun. Enjoy the best of local and global fashion, seek out some fine antiques and African art, take in the latest feature film or enjoy a meal at any one of the restaurants on offer. A visit to Sandton would not be complete without trawling for treasure in this mega-mall.

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS
Our Ronnie Govender (or any of our informed concierge staff) will tell you that once you have explored the sights and sounds of Sandton, there are more fun attractions and activities in and around greater Johannesburg. Why not take a day-tour to Soweto, spend a few enlightening hours at the Apartheid Museum or journey into the countryside to seek out the beginnings of humankind.

Soweto:
Take a guided township tour of Soweto, one of South Africa’s most famous tourist attractions. Visit the Hector Pietersen Museum (a tribute to the Soweto uprisings of 1976) and the Nelson Mandela house museum on Vilakazi Street. This famous street is home to not one, but two Nobel Peace Prize winners. Why not lunch at one of the local restaurants and taste homegrown township cuisine for the first time.

An alternative township tour would be a trip to the township of Alexandra, just fifteen minutes away from Sandton.

Gold Reef City is a great excursion if you have a day to spare. This theme park is based on Johannesburg’s history of gold and replicates a 19th century gold mine and typical mining village. Underground tours are a major highlight.  There are rides and games for the children, and for the adults there is a Vegas-style casino, a live-performance theatre, a reputable jazz bar and loads of good restaurants. The Apartheid Museum is located near this site too.

The Cradle of Humankind is about a 45-minute drive from the Sandton Sun and is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dry highveld region around Kromdraai and Sterkfontein boasts one of the world’s richest concentrations of hominid fossils. The caves at Sterkfontein have yielded a near-complete 3.3 million-year-old skeleton of early man.  The visitor centre at Maropeng has many high-tech displays chronicling the subject and is worth a visit.

Other attractions worth visiting:

• The Apartheid Museum – www.apartheidmuseum.co.za
• Constitution Hill – www.constitutionhill.co.za
• Newtown Cultural Precinct – for MuseuMAfrika and the Market Theatre as well as lively nightspots.
• Take a day-trip to Dinokeng for some game-viewing and a wealth of other attractions: www.dinokeng.net
• For more information on major attractions in Johannesburg and surrounds, visit: www.gauteng.net