Southern Sun P/B

What does Southern Sun do? Southern Sun Limited is a leading hotel group in South Africa and is considered one of the country's most well-known hotel brands. The company's history dates back to 1969 when Swiss hotel manager Sol Kerzner opened the Beverly Hills Hotel in Durban. Since then, the company has quickly expanded and opened more hotels in the 1980s and 1990s under the names Southern Sun Lungarno Hotel, Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, and others. The company's business model is to offer high-quality hotels in South Africa and other countries in southern Africa. The company specializes in seven major regions: South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Malawi. Within these countries, Southern Sun offers a wide range of accommodation options, including conference rooms, restaurants, spas, and fitness centers. Southern Sun is known for its innovative and comfortable hotels. The company values clean and well-equipped rooms, friendly staff, and excellent cuisine. The company is able to cater to the needs of different target groups, from business travelers to vacationers. This includes various additional services, such as the possibility of booking activities and tours in the area, concierge services, or car rental services. The company is divided into different divisions to meet the different needs of its customers. This includes business and leisure travelers, groups and events, as well as tour operators. Overall, the company offers 25 hotels and resorts with different focuses. The expansion continues with nine properties currently under development. For example, the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel in Durban offers 734 rooms in various categories as well as conference rooms for up to 800 people. The hotel is ideal for business travelers as it is within walking distance of the Durban International Convention Center. The hotel also includes the Lingela Spa, a fitness center, and a pool. On the other hand, the Southern Sun Montecasino in Johannesburg offers a wide range of leisure and entertainment options. It is located next to the famous Montecasino Entertainment Complex, which includes a casino, theater, and numerous restaurants. The Southern Sun Grayston in Johannesburg, on the other hand, is geared towards business travelers. It offers a business center and a conference center for up to 1,000 people. The rooms are equipped with desks and WiFi to facilitate work stays for business travelers. Southern Sun also operates a number of resorts. One of them is the Southern Sun Zanzibar on the island of Unguja in Tanzania. The resort has 109 rooms and suites, as well as various dining facilities, a spa, and a pool. The Southern Sun Resort Victoria Falls, on the other hand, is located on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe and offers a unique view of the Victoria Falls. Overall, Southern Sun offers its customers an extensive range of offerings tailored to their specific needs. With various hotel concepts and a wide range of options, the company manages to impress its customers and build long-term relationships. In the future, the company will continue to strive to create more offerings for different target groups and expand its hotel portfolio in southern Africa. Southern Sun is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.