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9.4
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The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Greater OR Tambo part of Johannesburg, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Apartheid Museum. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, fitness center and indoor pool on-site.
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57 travelers have booked today.
Value for money | 7.9 |
Distance to city center | 22.0 Km |
Location rating | 9.4 |
Nearest airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) |
Distance to airport | 1.3 km |
Does City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg have a hot tub?
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg does not have a hot tub.
What time is check-in and check-out at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
A stay at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for a fee of 120 ZAR per day. You can drive in and park yourself, or use valet service offered at the hotel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Johannesburg with private transportation, the hotel can arrange taxi service.
Is breakfast offered at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg. There's an additional charge of 170 ZAR for adults and 170 ZAR for children if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.
What are my dining options at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience. Meals served include dinner and lunch. International cuisine is available for guests. Dishes are served in a la carte during opening hours. Light meal like soup, coffee or tea, desserts and salad are served using only quality ingredients. To meet any special dietary requirements, vegetarian diet is prepared with the utmost care and attention.
Can business events be hosted at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
On-site venues and convenient event services make City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg an ideal choice for hosting events such as seminars, corporate events, conferences and meetings. The 5 venues can accommodate up to 46 people. An extensive range of facilities and services including projector or LED display, free Wi-Fi and meeting stationery is available to help your business meeting or event a successful one.
What is the smoking policy at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free. The hotel offers its guests both smoking and non-smoking rooms. You can request your preferred room type during booking, but please keep in mind that rooms are subject to availability.
What is the closest airport to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
Travel by air is easy with O. R. Tambo International Airport only 1.3 km away from City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg.
What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
The closest train, metro, or bus station to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg is Isando, 720 m away.
What restaurants are nearby City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
Restaurants including Ekaya Foodcourt, The Raj Indian Cuisine and Häägen Das are popular in City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg’s neighborhood which is known as Greater OR Tambo.
What popular shopping places are close to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
Shopping options in City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg’s Greater OR Tambo neighborhood include Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate.
What are popular attractions near City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
Guests at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg can easily visit Republiek Park, Palm Park and Park 200 located in the Greater OR Tambo area.
What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg?
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg’s nearby natural sights include Pomona Caravan Park located in the same Greater OR Tambo area.
9.6
"The hotel is a bit old but everything is in it's place and I had an amazing relaxing bath and super-comfortable sleep."
Anna
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June 24, 2022
10
"Perfect location if you’re spending the night between flights."
Jenefer
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June 22, 2022
10
"Very friendly and helpful staff."
anita
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June 20, 2022
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg
Wake up to a magical day and enjoy all that Johannesburg offers with a stay at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg.
The range of services provided by City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg ensures all travelers get the most out of their stay. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel provides taxi and shuttle services to help you get to where you want to go in Johannesburg. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation.
While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hotel's ticket service and tours. The hotel's on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service help you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Guestrooms at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg are fitted with all the amenities travelers need. The hotel provides air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms have television and cable TV to keep guests entertained. The hotel also provides guests with a coffee or tea maker in some rooms.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides toiletries and towels in some select rooms.
Dining and things to do
Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hotel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's bar.
Light snacking is available day or night with the hotel's vending machines.
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg promises you a fun-packed holiday with a variety of activities and facilities. The hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Be sure to enjoy the accessible beach nearby. The hotel's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps. For those who hate to miss a workout, a trip to the hotel's fitness facility will keep you fresh and healthy.
Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops.
Reasons to stay here
This hotel's food and dining score higher than 97% of accommodations in the city.
This hotel scores higher than 98% of accommodations in the city for its location.
Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 98% of accommodations in the city.
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Great location, good service, great breakfast”
City Lodge Hotel is very well located - just a short walk from the OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg terminal. Friendly, efficient staff, nice room, and a wonderful buffet breakfast. I will stay there again if I am transiting through Joburg.
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A smart choice”
I could've found a cheaper hotel in Johannesburg, but then I'd have needed to pay for a cab out to Oliver Tambo. Excellent to be able to walk to the check-in desk without having to wait for a shuttle or without having to try to forecast traffic jams. Also liked the fact that I could do last minute gift and snack shopping in the airport mall. I didn't use the hotel restaurant (breakfast in the Mugg and Bean with a view in the Transit lounge instead). The one thing the room lacked was a fridge., but the reception desk girls put my stuff in the kitchen fridge.
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The Best Choice at OR Tambo”
In respect of price, this was our best option at the OR Tambo International Airport. Adding the splendid service by their staff, overall quality and cleanliness of the facilities and the value for money, this hotel deserves a full score.
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Great Stopover”
Stayed over for the night on my way to Kruger. Great location at the airport comfortable rooms and very good service. I can recommend this hotel if you have connecting flights or need a good hotel to stay in at Tambo International.
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Home away from home”
City Lodge is in walking distance from the airport (OR Johannesburg). It is better to do an online booking than at the reception as its cheaper online. Just one complaint - not enough people at reception to help with the book-in process, at times it is quite tedious. Other than that I am quite happy with the location, value for money, cleanliness, staff and the facilities.
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Well positioned ”
Well positioned for an early flight out of OR Tambo International in the mornings. Within walking distance of the airport so no hired car needed. Restaurant on the premises provides a good meal.
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Convenient and comfortable.”
A walk within the OR Tambo airport and you enter directly into hotel. No taxis or shuttle service needed. Super friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely recommend 👍🏻😁
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Good hotel but very slow at check in”
I have stayed at many City, Town and Road Lodges. This was my second time at OR Tambo and on both occasions the check-in was hopelessly slow, not caused by large numbers of quests arriving together.
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Convenience and comfort at a/port in Johannesburg”
Very comfortable. The breakfasts are really good. The rooms very comfortable, clean and secure. It serves those needing an airport stop-over very well. The signage needs improvement: the pickup/drop-off area (at "B2") is not signed visibly enough; and the route from International Arrivals to hotel reception is well signed for those using escalators, but VERY POOR for elevators (ie wheeling luggage trolley). This is an airport matter, but can be improved by the City Hotel in conjunction with airport management.
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Convenient after long flight”
Great for passengers passing through OR Tambo airport or if you have a long drive home after a long flight. Our third stay there and it is always what we expect.
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Best ”
This was my first time using a hotel as accommodation for my travels. I must say I did not regret my decision. The staff at City Lodge was friendly and very helpful. Despite where the hotel is located, it was surprisingly quiet. I was even able to have meditated in peace. I was kind of sad that I could be able to stay longer due to the nature of my trip this time around but I will definitely use City Lodge again for my next trip (and hopefully be able to stay longer)
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Exceptional”
Ideal in combination with flights to/from OR Tambo. Terminal close by in walking distance and also directly at the Gautrain station.
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Immediately outside the airport”
We arrived and used google to find the hotel; it only offered the City Lodge that was a few km away so we took an Uber there. The staff kindly shifted our booking from the one at the airport and sent us back by shuttle in the morning for our early flight. The room was clean and bathroom where we stayed was huge. AC was a huge plus. Comfortable beds.
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Exceptional”
The overall stay was good. The room wasn't big, but it was enough for two people with not many luggages. However, the toilet was relatively large. There were all kinds of amenities, the view from the window was also great too. The location was absolutely perfect as the hotel was located near to the JNB airport, which required only ~10mins to walk. One possible disadvantage is that the hotel only has three levels occupying a large area, so each level accomodates many rooms. It took me ~3mins to walk from the lift to my own room, so if your room is located at the end of the ail, it may take you ~7mins. And you cannot see the surrounding environment from a high height. But it in fact is not a big problem. There are two reasons why i gave a lower rating to staff. First of all, the staff wasn't too polite when i checked in. She kind of yelled at me for my passport with a rude tone. What had pissed me off more was the staff in the hotel restaurant. 45mins after we ordered, the food still had not yet arrived. We noticed that the staff who served us was in the resting room, and other staff was chit-chatting. At last, we got our food after an hour, with the staff not admitting that we had waited for an hour that much. This might be understandable, but i don't think these should be the services provided. Anyway, i will recommend to hotel to others, but you may just need to eat outside.
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Exceptional”
All good and convenient for any stop-over in Johannesburg. Restaurant/bar and rooms with the usual amenities. Great location within the airport building - no transfers, taxis or anything. Fast check-in and check-out service. Cheap. All good.
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Good value for money”
We had an overnight stop in Johannesburg, with an early morning flight the next day. This hotel is attached to the airport, albeit a 10 minute walk from the terminals, so is very convenient. Check-in was slick, and the room was adequate. There is a restaurant, or you could go to the terminal for a bigger choice of eating places. Good value for money, although our final room bill was more than advertised by Agoda.
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Ideally located to catch a flight the next day”
We had to fly to Kruger national park a day after arriving at Jberg and City Lodge Airport Hotel suited us plain and simple as it inside the airport. The place is clean and has all the basic amenities to allow the night to pass comfortably. One can also spend time in the airport mall whilst staying at the City Lodge primarily because its a five minute walk in the same building
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A perfect stopover ”
The hotel is so easy to access - which after a long flight is really valuable - and .... knowing exactly how long it will take you to get to the airport (as you simply walk there )- reduces the stress of getting to the airport on time for a flight. The staff are friendly and helpful and all the facilities are good. This is my number 1 choice for stop overs in Johannesburg
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Exceptional”
Always stay at this hotel during business trips and also for overnight stays when travelling overseas on an early morning flight. hotel ideally placed at the airport and is near a lot of food outlets both at the airport and within easy reach nearby. I would recommend hotel management improve the shower doors so that water does not constantly leak out of the shower and mess the floor - have to use other towels to mop up and eventually more cleaning and not eco friendly. And for the price for the hotel, they should also provide complimentary bottled water for consumption.
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Excellent great price and location along with a great staff enjoyed my stay.”
I think that with people coming in and out of an International Airport, by being a Hotel on the premises just about, should service you more in-depth food service, this isn't a complaint only an observation, as I have also stayed at the InterContinental and they provided full menu all night service.
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