Jo-burg Hotels

[hntr58]

Hey Guys,
What’s the best hotel to stay for an overnight in Jo-burg before heading out to Zim the next day? I stayed at the African Sky two years ago which was fine, but if there’s something more reasonable and easier that would be great. Thanks!

 

[Stetsonham]

City lodge in the airport is easy to get to and cheap. Had a nice restaurant below it that you can grab everything you need at.

 

[Clifford Johnson]

I always stay at the Holiday Inn near the airport. It has a restaurant and has free pick up and return to the airport. This will be the 4th year I have stayed there. Never had a problem.

 

[Mark458]

I always stay at the InterContinental Hotel st the airport. Literally right outside the door where you exit the airport. Great restaurant as well. Costs a bit more, but very nice and handy

 

[wesheltonj]

Hey Guys,
What’s the best hotel to stay for an overnight in Jo-burg before heading out to Zim the next day? I stayed at the African Sky two years ago which was fine, but if there’s something more reasonable and easier that would be great. Thanks!

The best is the Intercontinental at JNB:

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/johannesburg/jnbhc/hoteldetail

The most reasonable is City Lodge at JNB:

Relax at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Stay at City Lodge Hotel for a restful experience near OR Tambo International Airport. Perfect for a peaceful night’s stay before your flight.

citylodgehotels.com

You can't have both the best and most reasonable, pick one.

 

[Wiley64]

I am team city lodge for the over night. Everything else just adds extra steps. I’ve heard the intercontinental is nice too.

 

[hntr58]

Thanks guys, this is all a great help!

 

[Rare Breed]

Hey Guys,
What’s the best hotel to stay for an overnight in Jo-burg before heading out to Zim the next day? I stayed at the African Sky two years ago which was fine, but if there’s something more reasonable and easier that would be great. Thanks!

Just me I never like leaving the airport when I am flying out the next day so I always stay at City Lodge for $150. They have an awesome breakfast and dinner buffet and breakfast starts at 4am

 

[HoosierHunter]

We are staying at City Lodge and we will be there on the 7th

 

[knuckleball]

We'll be at City Lodge on the 19th.

 

[Cotton King]

Will be staying at City Lodge in August. Have stayed there once before and found the hotel to be convenient, comfortable, & affordable.

 

[Hooknbullet2]

Will be staying at City Lodge in August. Have stayed there once before and found the hotel to be convenient, comfortable, & affordable.

We found the same when we stayed there about 6 weeks ago.

 

[HoosierHunter]

Does City Lodge have a restaurant or bar that will be open late evening?

 

[Hooknbullet2]

Does City Lodge have a restaurant or bar that will be open late evening?

Yes, they do. The food is pretty good. The breakfast buffet is good as well.

 

[Trogon]

Does City Lodge have a restaurant or bar that will be open late evening?

I "think" it's possibly as late as 10 pm, was there last year, had another member of our trip get delayed until nearly 9 pm arrival at City Lodge to check in, when we were finished eating the restaurant was fairly cleared out. Probably best to check with the hotel. I have stayed there several times and have been satisfied with accommodations, food and service, quick access to the airport.
Got a room at half rate to spend most of my departure day to go home that evening, as I had most of a day to relax after an early morning flight from Bloemfontein to J'Burg rather than sit in the airport, I really appreciated that. Bruce with Gracy Travel made those arrangements for me.

 

[DLSJR]

I’m staying overnight at the InterContinental in September, along with 3 buddies. Headed to Mozambique the next day. I’ve stayed at City Lodge before and it’s also fine. And like others have said, their restaurant is good.

 

[Desperatezulu]

The best is the Intercontinental at JNB:

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/johannesburg/jnbhc/hoteldetail

The most reasonable is City Lodge at JNB:

Relax at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Stay at City Lodge Hotel for a restful experience near OR Tambo International Airport. Perfect for a peaceful night’s stay before your flight.

citylodgehotels.com

You can't have both the best and most reasonable, pick one.

As a resident Joburger, this is the answer if you need/want to stay at the airport.

 

[Hooked Now]

Does City Lodge have a restaurant or bar that will be open late evening?

I know for sure it was open late enough that you can get off of DL200, do customs, gather stuff, get to the hotel and still have time to eat. Me and a buddy did exactly that in May. Bruce made all of that go faster, including check in.

 

[Reload410]

I am fairly certain the restaurant at City Lodge closes at 10pm. I stayed there Wednesday night. After flying Delta 200, I had plenty of time to get through the airport, pickup my rifle/permit, drop my bags in the room, and get down to the restaurant.

I have stayed at both City Lodge (3 nights) and Africa Sky (1 night).

After the long flight from Atlanta, I enjoy the convenience of walking over to the hotel, dropping the bags, and having a decent meal without the need to travel away from the airport.

If I was lounging an extra day or two after arrival, I would likely stay at Africa Sky. For a quick overnight, the convenience of City Lodge or Intercontinental is hard to beat.

 

[forshoes]

I've used Africa Sky for both pre and post hunts twice. Easy pick up and drop off and a fantastic location and restaurant.