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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaret's Place	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 21 reviews	View
House on York Guest House	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 13 reviews	View
Miraton Eastgate Suites	3.5 star property	5.0 6 reviews	View
Habesha Hotel	2.0 star property	2.0 1 review	View
Latona Guest House & Spa	2.0 star property	2.0 1 review	View

Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

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Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

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Tall Jacaranda trees lining the street of a Johannesburg suburb in the afternoon sunlight

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

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Looking up to the Northcliff Reservoir with Clouds behind the water tower Center screen

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

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Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

8/10 Good

"Loved the cleanliness of the hotel, and will definitely return. Staff however require training on interpersonal skills. The corkage was an absolute total shocker R500!!"

@Sandton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was everything and more. We really loved our stay and will definitely be back. The staff were lovely and made sure our stay was memorable. We never got to eat on the property due to our travel schedule but from observing the menu the Vegan options were limited. There is a lovely vegan restaurant in the mall right beside the hotel. The location is great as it is minutes from Sandton city the hotel has a shuttle service that can take you there. Only challenge when we used it was that it wasn’t reliable for return trips so we used an uber to get back but that was very cheap less than $4. Right beside the hotel there is a shopping mall with restaurants and grocery. We had a suite so we got a few things to have in our kitchen during our stay from the mall. I should also mention the cleanliness. The hotel was SPOTLESS. They did such an excellent job. Probably only thing that I would mention is that it was listed on Expedia as a VIP property but the hotel did not give us any VIP perks. For example we still had to pay for late check out by the hour. We did not receive any upgrades or free offers."

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nous avons été bien accueilli par le personnel à notre arrivée. Nous avons apprécié le service offert par les employés de l'hôtel qui ont été très serviables avec nous lors de notre passage à l'hôtel. Le déjeuner était excellent avec beaucoup de variété. Les chambres sont de catégorie modeste, mais il ne manque de rien. Le service du transfert vers l'aéroport offert gratuitement a été très pratique pour nous."

Frequently asked questions

What is Kensington like?

Kensington is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks.

What's a favourite place to stay in Kensington?

Based on our traveller data, Margaret's Place is one of the top choices for your stay in Kensington. This aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Kensington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Johannesburg, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 23 Kensington hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Kensington.

What can I see and do in this Johannesburg neighbourhood?

Bruma Flea Market, Ster-Kinekor Eastgate and Eastgate Shopping Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Kensington. Bedford Centre Shopping Mall and Ster-Kinekor Bedford Square are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Johannesburg.

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Casa Eastgate

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Margaret's Place

Jakes's Place Modern Comfortable & Sunny 3-bedroom House in Kensington

House on York Guest House

Miraton Eastgate Suites

Habesha Hotel

Latona Guest House & Spa

Charming Studio Oasis Close to Life Bedford Gardens Hospital

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Sunrock Guesthouse

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

Airport Bird & Game Lodge

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg

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Where to stay in Kensington

Sandton

Rosebank

O.R. Tambo

Randburg

Midrand

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

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