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Garden Top Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers relax poolside on sun loungers or enjoy English breakfast with panoramic views at this peaceful retreat in Bezuidenhout Valley

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Garden Top Hotel offers a rooftop terrace with stunning views, a restaurant serving three meals daily, two bars, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. Staff consistently earn positive reviews for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room (Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Bezuidenhout Valley, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, is home to Garden Top Hotel. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Johannesburg Stadium or Ellis Park Stadium. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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27 8th street Bezuidenhout valley, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094

What's nearby

  • I just love coffee and cake.
    Eastgate Shopping Centre
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rhodes Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Observatory Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Victoria Yards
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bruma Flea Market
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station
    10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station
    18 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ottimo Pizza
    2 min drive
  • Debonairs Pizza
    2 min drive
  • Shun De Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Tong Lok Chinese Restaurant And Take Out
    3 min drive
  • Cut & Craft
    2 min drive

About this property

Garden Top Hotel

Hotel located in Bezuidenhout Valley
Consider a stay at Garden Top Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and coffee/tea in reception
  • A lift, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Garden Top Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 11 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 20 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from September to December
Pool access available from 8 AM to 6 PM

Property is also known as

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Garden Top Johannesburg
Garden Top Hotel Hotel
Garden Top Hotel Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Top Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 6 PM.

Is Garden Top Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden Top Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Top Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Garden Top Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Garden Top Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM-11 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Garden Top Hotel located?

Located in Bezuidenhout Valley, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Rhodes Park, Bruma Flea Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Johannesburg Stadium and Ellis Park Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Garden Top Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

SEHEMBZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are serviceable. Room cleaned and good customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful outside, rooms are okay . Not what I expected but I love that they are clean to the T. Furniture is cracked, there’s also a cracked wall in the bathroom. Love how big the mugs are had a nice cup of tea in it. We had to shower with cold water !! So disappointing, the hot water is limited at night Overall the stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Moisés

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel bom mas mal administrado

O hotel é bom, próximo de aeroporto, mas, está com problema de água, nem sempre sai água quente, nem a fria para tomar banho, e a gente teve que mandar mensagem ao APP toda hora para arrumar esta situação. Café da manhã normal. O bairro não é muito bom não para nós turistas, de noite. Quer sair? Vá de carro e volte no hotel de carro, só não volte muito tarde, Johannesburg é perigoso andar muito tarde
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

hani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Everything went well the breakfast was fine, same breakfast every day, away from downtown you need a car or an Uber there is no buses.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, great staff, not great neighborhood

This is a nice South African hotel. Cold AC. The rooms were on the small side, but it was clean and nice overall. Breakfast was good and you could get a hamburger and fries for the equivalent of $4 usd. I really liked that the parking was walled in and secured. The location is about 15 mins from the airport and less than 30 mins to nearly any place in Joburg. The only downside is the neighborhood. Not a place you should walk...especially at night. But once you're inside, you feel safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff but the location and area is not the best for tourists..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and the food was good. The room was fairly small and we had ants in our bathroom (room 311) The car parking was secure and guarded 24/7 but all the neighbouring buildings and houses have bars on windows and are covered in razor wire so if you are of a nervous disposition then this place might not be for you!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was overall very pleasant. Paul the general manager was great! He picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and drove us to the near by mall. The room was perfect for 2 days, we enjoyed our stay. The WIFI was limited, but we were able to get more from reception. Very friendly. The breakfast was good. The surrounding area is not great, but we took a tour that picked us up from the hotel. We would recommend staying here if you need to be close to the airport. Thank you Paul!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, clean, and safe place. Staff is very kind, restaurant service works very well too. IMPORTANT: for Garmin (GPS) users (maybe TomTom too), the correct address is 27 Eighth St, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wilson, Miami, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. It was truly a home away from home and I felt like a king staying there. The staff was great throughout my two week tenure at the hotel. Each day, I started off my morning with a delicious English breakfast buffet cooked by the best chef. The hotel also offer several dinner dishes for a small fee to save the cost of buying out. There is also a bar at the hotel and they have great drinks choice as well. The hotel also offer other services such as laundry and hotel shuttle. The hotel is located near Eastgate Mall and it is about 10 minute drive to Johannesburg CBD, Park Station, and Gautrain Station. There is WiFi at the hotel and a great selection of TV stations to view. The hotel have 24 hours security and hotel staff on site. A well secure hotel and experience staff. I will definitely return on my next trip.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good new hotel. I enjoyed my two weeks at this establishment. On the day of my arrival, I was greeted by the hotel shuttle driver who was holding a large sign that says "Welcome Wilson.......". The hotel driver then helped me with my baggage and I followed him to the shuttle van. We had great conversation to the hotel. Once I arrived at the hotel, the porter took my baggage to the room. On the first day I enjoyed a peaceful night without any interruption. With it being a small and new hotel, I wasn't expecting much but a simple stay but it was definitely beyond what I expect. Each day, I started my day off with a delicious hot English buffet breakfast which consist of eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, beef sausage, chicken strips, bacon, toast, yogurt, juice, water, hot coffee, and hot tea. Hotel also offer a few dishes including african
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bafana James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay very clean with all services Staff was out standing always ready to help only wi fi was week
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff like family, felt like at our home, anything we asked Peggy got for us right away, close to red bus by uber or taxi, next time we will stay at Garden Top for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Hans, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been enjoying our 8-day stay. From cook to cleaners, personnel was excellent. We enjoyed the garden on top of the hotel. Eastgate shopping center close by! Management was not always perfect though. Some items on the menu were out of stock, and one morning the hotel had run out of gas! Yet the cooks did everything to come up with alternatives to make our breakfasts and dinners a pleasure. So, overall, we enjoyed our stay. Hotel recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Rashidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Would definately recommed. Peggy, Princess and Fortune. Your the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Mduduzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mdu khumalo

Amazing place, still new, good service would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

It’s a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Araagold

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome... A place like home ... The breakfast is so yummy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel

Good hotel, small rooms(space). Everything worked. No fridges in rooms (yet)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yolokazi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kapenga

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Valentina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019