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Hilton Sandton

  • Price$$$
  • CategoryLuxury
  • Rating★ 4.3

Hilton Sandton is a five-star hotel at 138 Rivonia Road in Sandhurst, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The hotel is a short walk from Sandton City shopping centre, Nelson Mandela Square and the Sandton Gautrain station, which provides a rail link to OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria.

Five-star Hilton on Rivonia Road, a short walk from Sandton City and the Gautrain station.

Hilton Sandton is a five-star hotel at 138 Rivonia Road in Sandhurst, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The hotel is a short walk from Sandton City shopping centre, Nelson Mandela Square and the Sandton Gautrain station, which provides a rail link to OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria. Sandton is the country's main financial district, so the hotel is used mainly by business travellers, though leisure guests also use it as a convenient base with easy access to malls and restaurants. The building is a modern international-brand hotel with a business-focused atmosphere and a large lobby, and its Rivonia Road location places it within the busiest part of the district. Accommodation is offered as King Rooms, Twin Rooms, Executive Rooms and Suites, with free Wi-Fi and a business centre. Executive Rooms typically include access to a lounge with breakfast and evening refreshments. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a bar for evening drinks. Breakfast is a buffet with hot and cold options, and the hotel's restaurant is popular for business meetings. Guests can also walk to the many restaurants in Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. Service follows the Hilton brand, with a concierge desk that helps with airport transfers, tours to Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, and restaurant reservations. The hotel suits corporate guests, conference delegates and travellers who want a central Sandton address with reliable standards. Nightly rates run from roughly R2,600 to R4,800 depending on season and room type. Visitors are advised to walk only within the Sandton City precinct and to use ride-hailing apps or hotel transfers for longer trips, particularly after dark.

Practical information for Hilton Sandton · Last updated August 2026
Price $$$
Address 138 Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Sandton 2196

Room types

  • King Room
  • Twin Room
  • Executive Room
  • Suite

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre

Location

138 Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Sandton 2196

-26.1052, 28.0541 View on map

Highlights

  • Short walk to Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and the Gautrain station
  • King, Twin, Executive and Suite rooms with business centre
  • Outdoor pool, fitness centre and restaurant
  • Executive Rooms with lounge access

Tips for visiting

  • Take the Gautrain from Sandton station for the airport during peak traffic.
  • Consider an Executive Room if lounge breakfast and refreshments are valuable.
  • Use ride-hailing or hotel transfers after dark rather than walking beyond the precinct.
  • Rates run from about R2,600 to R4,800 per night.

When to visit

The dry winter months from May to September suit the pool best, and weekday demand is highest due to business travel.

Accessibility

Guests with mobility needs should confirm accessible-room availability with the hotel before booking; the property is a modern multi-storey building with lifts.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hilton Sandton?

The hotel is at 138 Rivonia Road in Sandhurst, Sandton, close to Sandton City and the Gautrain station.

Is Hilton Sandton suited to business travel?

Yes. It has a business centre, free Wi-Fi, Executive Rooms and a central Sandton location.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes. It has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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