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An outdoor pool area with seating and a glass-enclosed restaurant.
A rooftop terrace with sun loungers, planters, and umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with large windows, a potted plant, and a modern railing.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
O.R. Tambo
United States
Gregory
RM691
RM795 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a counter, and framed pictures on the walls.
A hotel building with a distinctive circular logo and the name 'ONOMO HOTELS' on the facade.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, hanging plants, and a bar counter with stools.
Two receptionists at a reception desk with a green wall and a television above.

2. ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Sandton
United States
Joseph
RM259
RM298 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
A casino interior with a central gaming area, ornate ceiling artwork, and marble columns.
A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
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 modern lobby with a curved seating area, glass partitions, and blue hanging lamps.

3. Metcourt Emperors Palace

Metcourt Emperors Palace
O.R. Tambo
United States
Adelaide
RM419
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Metcourt Emperors Palace
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central bar area.
A modern hotel lobby with a grand staircase, large windows, and decorative lighting.
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.

4. Hotel Sky Sandton

Hotel Sky Sandton
Sandton
Canada
Kunal
RM364
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Sky Sandton
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 high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area in the background.

5. RH Hotel & Apartments - Pretoria

RH Hotel & Apartments - Pretoria
Sunnyside
United States
Diann
RM224
RM258 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
RH Hotel & Apartments - Pretoria
A historic building with a 'Piazza Hotel' sign, featuring classical architecture, a bridge, and a water body in front.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink and a shower, and a small cabinet.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A restaurant interior with wooden panel walls, hanging pendant lights, and blue and pink seating.

6. Piazza Hotel Montecasino

Piazza Hotel Montecasino
Sandton
United States
Diann
RM480
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Piazza Hotel Montecasino
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and two tall buildings in the background.
A modern building with a glass facade, labeled "Sandton Convention Centre," featuring a central staircase and multiple levels.
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.

7. Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City
Sandton
United States
Benedicta
RM349
RM405 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Garden Court Sandton City
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a round table with a vase, and a reception desk.
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 hotel entrance with a sign that reads "MANHATTAN HOTEL redefining the art of hospitality."
A luxurious lobby with a tufted leather armchair, a round ottoman, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to the business center.

8. Manhattan Hotel

Manhattan Hotel
Pretoria Central Business District
South Africa
Modjadji Rolci
RM173
RM199 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Manhattan Hotel
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, hanging greenery, and a bar area with a wooden accent wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.
A person walking through a lobby with a suitcase, a reception desk, and hanging pendant lights.
A person stretching outdoors on a balcony with a gym visible in the background.

9. Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Sandton
United States
YUSUPH
RM301
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
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, coffee table, and a staircase.
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.

10. Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Isando
United States
Wesley
RM452
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A modern building with a 'Garden Court' sign, multiple flags, and a gated entrance.
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.

11. Garden Court Milpark

Garden Court Milpark
Johannesburg CBD
United States
Joanne
RM292
RM339 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 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 traditional wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A building with a thatched roof, a paved courtyard, and a variety of tropical plants.

12. Emerald Guesthouse

Emerald Guesthouse
Kempton Park
Canada
Bryan
RM146
RM168 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Emerald Guesthouse
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 lobby with a central planter, wooden flooring, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

13. BlackBrick Sandton Two

BlackBrick Sandton Two
Sandton
United States
pius
RM213
RM245 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
BlackBrick Sandton Two
A view through a window of a well-maintained garden with palm trees, a brick pathway, and a grassy lawn.
Exterior
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a tree through an open door.

14. Cozy Guestrooms in Midrand

Cozy Guestrooms in Midrand
Midrand
South Africa
Mzwandile
RM81
RM93 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Cozy Guestrooms in Midrand
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative column.
A hotel named 'Garden Court' with a sign, surrounded by trees and a landscaped garden.
A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station in a modern dining area with large windows and natural light.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

15. Garden Court Eastgate

Garden Court Eastgate
Johannesburg
United States
misha Yvan
RM283
RM328 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Garden Court Eastgate
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a bed in the adjacent room.
A modern kitchen with a washing machine, a dining table with chairs, and a gray sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.
A staircase leading to a balcony overlooking a parking area with multiple cars and a building with balconies.

16. MINT Express Sandton View

MINT Express Sandton View
Sandton
United Kingdom
Percyviolence
RM174
RM200 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
MINT Express Sandton View
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and a parking area with several cars.
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 conference room with a long table, chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a large window.
An outdoor seating area with yellow sofas and a grill, overlooking a scenic view.

17. BlackBrick Sandton One

BlackBrick Sandton One
Sandton
United States
Luther
RM284
RM327 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
BlackBrick Sandton One
A dining area with tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of a swimming pool.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and a large window.
A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a cabinet.

18. Airport Inn and Suites

Airport Inn and Suites
Isando
United States
Jaco
RM158
RM182 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Airport Inn and Suites
A hotel reception with a red facade, glass doors, and steps leading up to it.
An outdoor swimming pool with a palm tree, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hallway with a large landscape painting on the wall, a tiled floor, and framed pictures on the walls.

19. St Andrews Boutique Hotel

St Andrews Boutique Hotel
Germiston
South Africa
Faugiya
RM255
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
St Andrews Boutique Hotel
Room
A living room with a sofa set, a small table with a candle, and a potted plant.
Exterior
Exterior

20. Europrime Hotels Airport

Europrime Hotels Airport
Boksburg
United States
Fredrick
RM194
RM194 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Europrime Hotels Airport
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RM447
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23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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RM421
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31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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Top Johannesburg Hotel Reviews

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

8/10 Good
"Very good spot for an overnighter. Lovely breakfast."
Rory 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

10/10 Excellent
"Vraiment un très bel endroit ! Situation idéale pour Johannesburg!! Merci à tout le personnels !!"
patrice 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Garden Court Sandton City

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