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An outdoor pool area with seating and a glass-enclosed restaurant.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large hanging spherical light fixtures, and a modern staircase.
A rooftop terrace with sun loungers, planters, and umbrellas.

1. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
O.R. Tambo
United States
Gregory
S$221
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a counter, and framed pictures on the walls.
A person in a green jacket adjusting a patterned pillow on a bed with an orange headboard.
A reception area with a stone counter, a green wall with a screen, and a wooden ceiling.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a wall of shelves with bottles.

2. ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Sandton
United States
Maria
S$94
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central bar area.
A bar area with a circular design, surrounded by high chairs and a counter.
A spacious lobby with large windows, a grand piano, and several chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a grand staircase, large windows, and decorative lighting.

3. Hotel Sky Sandton

Hotel Sky Sandton
Sandton
Canada
Kunal
S$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hotel Sky Sandton
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and two tall buildings in the background.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with a sofa and round table.
A bar area with a wooden wall displaying the word "RIFES" and a bar counter with chairs and a hanging light fixture.

4. Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City
Sandton
United States
Benedicta
S$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Garden Court Sandton City
A historic building with a 'Piazza Hotel' sign, featuring classical architecture, a bridge, and a water body in front.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bar area with a counter, chairs, and a wall with a mural.
A restaurant interior with wooden panel walls, hanging pendant lights, and blue and pink seating.

5. Piazza Hotel Montecasino

Piazza Hotel Montecasino
Sandton
United States
Diann
S$159
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Piazza Hotel Montecasino
An indoor pathway with a fountain, surrounded by plants and a tiled floor, leading to a covered area with seating.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a mirror, and a sign for the fitness center.
A courtyard with a lawn, trees, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

6. Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Isando
United States
Wesley
S$163
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
A casino interior with a central gaming area, ornate ceiling artwork, and marble columns.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a large painting above the beds.
A large hotel with multiple domed structures and a central courtyard with palm trees.
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, glass partitions, and blue hanging lamps.

7. Metcourt Emperors Palace

Metcourt Emperors Palace
O.R. Tambo
United States
Jamie
S$151
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Metcourt Emperors Palace
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, hanging greenery, and a bar area with a wooden accent wall.
A person walking through a lobby with a suitcase, a reception desk, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.
A hotel room with a desk, laptop, and a cup. There is a bed with a white comforter and a window with a view of trees and a fence.

8. Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Sandton
United States
YUSUPH
S$102
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
A modern building with a curved balcony and multiple windows, surrounded by trees.
A spacious interior with wooden floors, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

9. BlackBrick Sandton Two

BlackBrick Sandton Two
Sandton
United States
pius
S$77
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
BlackBrick Sandton Two
A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A spacious lobby with modern furnishings, large windows, and decorative hanging lights.
A modern dining area with booths and tables, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A modern building with a 'Garden Court' sign, multiple flags, and a gated entrance.

10. Garden Court Milpark

Garden Court Milpark
Johannesburg CBD
United States
Joanne
S$106
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Garden Court Milpark
A swimming pool with a circular island in the center, surrounded by a brick building with balconies.
A building with a thatched roof and large windows. There are outdoor tables and chairs, and potted plants around.
A metal staircase structure in a garden with a mural on the wall.
A building with a thatched roof, a paved courtyard, and a variety of tropical plants.

11. Emerald Guesthouse

Emerald Guesthouse
Kempton Park
United Kingdom
Brendan
S$53
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Emerald Guesthouse
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the city skyline, and a tree in the background.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

12. RH Hotel & Apartments - Pretoria

RH Hotel & Apartments - Pretoria
Sunnyside
United States
Diann
S$68
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
RH Hotel & Apartments - Pretoria
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a round table with a vase, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel lobby with black sofas, white tables, and lamps.
A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas with sofas and armchairs, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.
A luxurious lobby with a tufted leather armchair, a round ottoman, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to the business center.

13. Manhattan Hotel

Manhattan Hotel
Pretoria Central Business District
South Africa
Modjadji Rolci
S$62
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Manhattan Hotel
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative column.
A lobby with a reception desk, a central fountain, and a staircase.
A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station in a modern dining area with large windows and natural light.
A hotel named 'Garden Court' with a sign, surrounded by trees and a landscaped garden.

14. Garden Court Eastgate

Garden Court Eastgate
Johannesburg
United States
misha Yvan
S$102
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Garden Court Eastgate
A view through a window of a well-maintained garden with palm trees, a brick pathway, and a grassy lawn.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A white pickup truck parked on a cobblestone driveway leading to a house with a garden.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a tree through an open door.

15. Cozy Guestrooms in Midrand

Cozy Guestrooms in Midrand
Midrand
South Africa
Mzwandile
S$33
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Cozy Guestrooms in Midrand
A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, black marble walls, and a black bathtub.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views.
A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, a central entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

16. Mint Hotel Sandhurst

Mint Hotel Sandhurst
Sandton
United Kingdom
Paidamoyo
S$77
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Mint Hotel Sandhurst
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel sign with a modern design, indicating it's a Marriott hotel located in Lofthouse Park.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a brown sofa, a wooden bookshelf, and a forest-themed wall mural.
A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park

Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park
Arcadia
United States
Cleopatra
S$119
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a hanging chair, and a glass door leading to an outdoor area with a hanging chair and a table.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of a swimming pool.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large potted plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and built-in shelves.

18. MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine

MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine
Sandton
United States
Mark
S$72
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine
A view of a swimming pool with outdoor seating and surrounding greenery.
A buffet setup with various food items and a long counter.
An outdoor pool area with a table and chairs, surrounded by umbrellas and a building with large windows.
A modern building with a glass entrance, steps leading up to it, and a sign that reads "CITY LODGE".

19. City Lodge Hotel Bryanston

City Lodge Hotel Bryanston
Sandton
United States
Jene
S$117
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
City Lodge Hotel Bryanston
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and a parking area with several cars.
A modern conference room with a long table, chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a large window.
A modern office space with a wooden desk, a hanging light fixture, and a bulletin board with handwritten notes and a framed diagram.
A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, black reception desk, and green plants.

20. BlackBrick Sandton One

BlackBrick Sandton One
Sandton
United States
Corrin
S$80
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
BlackBrick Sandton One
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includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Top Johannesburg Hotel Reviews

Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent
"Nice one bedroom apartment and good view."
Azra 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service. Shuttle every 15min to and from airport. Hassle free so a great way to start after 18hour flight. Let us into our room early which we appreciated so much. Thank you. The Iris pub attached the food was so good. Breakfast was a great selection. . Happy to recommend this Hotel."
Karyn 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

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Rand Club Suites, around 0.48 kilometres south of downtown Johannesburg, is an Expedia customer favourite. A cafe and free WiFi are among its conveniences. City Lodge Hotel Newtown is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It offers a swimming pool and a garden, and is about 1.45 kilometres west of the city centre.
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