Hotels near OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Cons: Close to airport, so can be noisy at times

Pros: Words can't describe how great our stay was. Pam is amazing and after the first night we felt like family. She has a way at making you feel at home. We were there during the coronavirus crisis and she was beyond helpful. Amenities are perfect: cute garden, confortable and clean room, very nice shared living room. Very close to the airport which is super convenient, lots of place to eat or have your food delivered around. Pam you already know how much we are grateful for meeting you and we will see each other for sure <3

Cons: nothing

Pros: Pam and Malcom are wonderful hosts, they will take excellent care of you and any special needs you may have. They offer a shuttle service which is most helpful. They are only an 8min drive to the airport.😊

Pros: Very good value for money and personal attention from the owners who clearly care a lot.

Pros: I only stayed one night in transit through JHB but the room was clean, comfortable and had all the required amenities. The breakfast was great and the hosts were very helpful and friendly.

Cons: A wider variety of TV channels would have been appreciated rather than just the SABC and E-TV channels but it wasn't a big issue.

Pros: Security and location

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The hosts and staff were amazing, friendly, and helpful. I was collected at the airport and dropped off again which was fantastic. Breakfast was delicious. The whole setting was stunning. Next visit will need to be in summer so I can use the pool. Definitely recommended!

Pros: Good location very close to the airport. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms. Entertaining bar and lounge area.

Cons: The breakfast was really disappointing- Not even a filter coffee available. For me that’s all you need in the early mornings on your way to the airport.

Pros: I like evrything.. Welcoming 'the food' open honest bar.. The room.. Obsoletey amazing

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The staff here is exceptional — after they dropped me at the airport, I realized I had accidentally left a bag at the hotel. After a quick phone call they dropped everything to bring it back to me in time for me to make my flight. Thank you!!

Pros: The receptionist/bar lady /manager extremely friendly lady

Cons: The breakfast was not fresh, there was no variety to choose from

Pros: Sunrock is well placed for the airport and the staff couldn’t do enough to help.

Cons: The area outside is not the nicest but Sunrock is a little secure oasis sheltered from the outside world

Pros: It is really, really close to the airport OR Tambo. Beside that, the people are friendly and although the whole entourage looks a bit outdated, it is definitely comfortable enough. Especially for business travelers it is an ideal place, because there is enough public space to welcome guests which who they have appointments. Next time I will definitely choose this hotel again, at least for the first night after a long flight to Joburg.

Cons: This place is relatively expensive compared to the comfort of the rooms. On the other hand: when you need a hotel close to airport, you just have to choose this hotel. It is literally walking distance from OR Tambo. And the fact that it is so close to the airport, safes you money for a rental car or a taxi.

Pros: Great food

Cons: Not applicable

Pros: Proximity to airport

Cons: Nothing

Cons: Did not allow us in the pool

Pros: The room is exceptionally beautiful and offers a great comfort.

Cons: None

Pros: Some amneties in room Quietness of the room

Cons: Being harrassed outside the hotel by bystanders Lack of security outside. The hotel knew I was arriving, The concierge not being there to meet me at the airport as requested, yes my plane was early but only by 5 minutes. The reason I requested was due to safety concerns and then when I did leave the airport to walk to the hotel someone tried to grab me and my belongings.( In between outside the Airport and the walk across to the hotel) Having incorrect charge to my room that I made the hotel aware of Certain Staff at the hotel seem to give the attitude that I was an inconvenience and it was an effort to provide service The food Being stopped by the hotel concierge and questioned 'if I was a guest' very rudely

Pros: staff friendly ,rooms clean and comfortable.

Cons: could not fault anything

Pros: Perfect location

Pros: All went well. Will use again for sure.

Cons: I'm a smoker. And it would be nice to ask then and maybe give the person smoking a room with veranda and ash tray outside.

Pros: Location as it is right in front of the airport

Cons: Cost should be more in line with other hotel rates in South Africa

Pros: Best location you can get. Very comfortable and clean

Cons: Breakfast buffet was a bit light and not to normal standards of the Intercontinental chain

Pros: Great location for someone arriving Johannesburg one day and leaving the next. Hotel is 3-minute walk from Airport, which has luggage carts you can push over there and leave. Bellman will take you to ticket counter for check-in the next day. Great staff, genuinely pleased that you are there. Excellent food. Soundproof, no airport noise. I normally stay at Sandton Hilton near my business partners' office, but when staying overnight to connect a flight the next day, the added cost of this hotel is absolutely worth while. I shall return.

Cons: Cannot think of anything I did not like.

Cons: The TV was not working

Cons: Tv did not work Access to the airport in the early hours was not great , the area is a bit dingy

Pros: Quiet place,great staff,easter eggs were present on our arrival,Hotel next to Airport and Emperors palace...

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Beds and bedding are really comfortable. Location is excellent. This hotel also has a wonderful curb appeal.

Cons: Breakfast was good, but really expensive. I traveled with two kids and feel like the amount that a child eats is not worth the money paid for the Breakfast. Breakfast option for children should be cheaper.

Pros: Room

Cons: Beef sausages

Pros: The ambience of the premises and efficiency of the staff

Cons: I went to shopping mall and on return my door was open. Room was not cleaned yet it was before 13h00. No one or sign of cleaning ladies. Did report it but just did not like it

Pros: All Staff were professional and very accommodating. Sam, who went out of his way to take us to the airport at 5.20am, and Welcome, who made the best strawberry milkshake, deserve mention.

Cons: N/A.

Pros: Beautiful room. Great service. Excellent airport shuttle. Excellent advice on activities and shopping

Cons: All good

Pros: Com um custo benefício muito bom pela localização, pode ser uma boa opção para o Stopover em Joanesburgo, seja vindo de Mauritius, Seychelles ou da região do Kruguer

Cons: O fato de não aceitar pagamento em dólar em espécie atrapalhou o meu planejamento de evitar usar o cartão de crédito no exterior.

Pros: The staff was kind and gave us a welcome drink upon arrival! Check-in was easy and we were helped with our bags. The TV screen in our room even welcomed us by name! The pool was fine for a quick dip (wish the weather was warmer when we visited) and the morning breakfast buffet was good quality & had a nice variety of choices. There was a free shuttle to/from the airport and we used this to visit the nearby casino too. All in all, our stay was lovely and we'd recommend it to our friends!

Pros: The staff was very attentive and wonderful.

Cons: Wifi in my room was not working

Pros: The staff was top notch. Most went above and beyond to assist. The room was comfortable and accommodating. They made me feel welcome and made it easy to relax after a couple of very busy weeks of travel. Strong WIFI, nice business services area. I'd stay there again. Thank you!

Cons: The bar was a disappointment and a stark contrast to the rest of the hotel. I waited about 5 minutes before I finally had to get someone's attention to take my order (even though there were 2 workers behind the bar the whole time). The layout is not conducive to starting conversations among others at the bar and neither was the staff. I felt like I was inconveniencing them. Also, restaurant staff came to the bar and talked about dining patrons right in front of the guests at the bar. Not professional.

Pros: Clean, friendly, easy

Pros: the breakfast was not what i expect

Cons: i think if the management can change the breakfast a the room was not bad at all the but there was a smell from the bathroom

Pros: Very friendly and efficient staff

Cons: Dark around outside building Feel unsafe

Pros: I didn't get the breakfast although i tick it while i book online

Pros: The room, the setting, the vibe, the price. Loved it!

Cons: The Security guard was not very friendly and sent me all over the place, but the rest was great.

Pros: As usual the rooms was clean, but that was it. Over the past 4 years this was our nr1 Hotel for stay over close to OR Tambo. Unfortunately this time was a let down.

Cons: A group of guests continued partying throughout the night until 04h00. Could not sleep at all or make use of the restaurant. There was also another event and severely loud music. Absolutely no social distancing and public areas dirty, due to guests partying.

Pros: Friendliness of the staff and the fact that we could leave the car with you for a whole week and the hotel services dropped us and picked us up as arranged

Cons: n/a

Pros: The service was great, the stuff members the were very nice and welcoming. The rooms are way beautiful and comfortable too.

Cons: -The AC wasn't working and since it now winter it was very cold without the AC. -The extra blanket as well as the runner on the bed seemed a little dirty there. -The toiletries were not available in the bathroom. -It would be very nice if they include those little sanitary bags and gabage bags in those little bins they have there.

Pros: Service horrible

Cons: The hotel wouldn't refund money properly they still owe me for two days I did not stay there

Pros: The rate. The shuttle bus. They had a room available on short notice.

Cons: Despite online booking, they did not have record of us at check in. The process took about 15 mins, to check in. Smell of smoke quite noticeable in the hallway of our room.

Pros: Sadly left too early to enjoy the full breakfast

Pros: All went well but if only they could serve different kind of breakfast

Pros: The room was very spacious and the setting was very relaxing

Cons: The TV's channel offering/ bouquet

Pros: Very secure , peaceful and quiet and it has a beautiful view

Pros: Good t

Cons: The noise around the place

Cons: Dodgy area

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Place was dirty. No wifi. Rooms dirty. Gates not working. Will not recommend it anytime.

Cons: Delightful staff, excellent service.

Cons: Check in was very chaotic and slow. Not much information available about meals available so had to make do with the vending machine.

Pros: Location to the airport terminals

Cons: N/a

Pros: Location is good just a stroll from the airport terminals

Cons: N/a

Pros: View was perfect and the bathroom was so clean,the reception 💕,the waiters very friendly

Cons: The fact the I did not see peter when leaving. He was so kind and helpful.

Pros: Location was great and a pleasure to stay there.

Cons: We had a little problem regarding our room that we booked and the room allocated to us and the system showed 2 people for one breakfast instead of 2 people for 2 breakfast. Waited for a reply on my email to the manager. After 2 hours we went down to reception to sort out the booking of the room and breakfast query. They allocated a new room to us and the breakfast situation was sorted.

Pros: Excellent breakfast.

Cons: Would be better if they offered dinner as well.

Pros: Prepare yourself to wake up sweating in the early hours of the mornings. Their system is designed to turn of the air conditioning several times while you're sleeping. The a/c doe snot come back on automatically. Not only does it not come back on automatically, but you cannot turn it back on immediately. You have to wait 10 to 15 minutes.

Cons: Air conditioning problems and long lines at check in.

Pros: Free wifi. Delivery available from Nandos!

Pros: The rooms were nicely furnished and quiet. The dinner selection in the dining area was limited but tasty and very reasonably priced. The breakfast buffet was even better! Very convenient to the airport, but follow the signs in the terminal or ask at the information desk. If you walk outside, you'll be accosted by individuals offering to show you to the hotel elevator for a mere $100 ea. Needless to say, they didn't get that much from me.

Cons: My only complaint is that the only room service is contracted out to 3rd parties whom you contact directly, in spite of the fact that the guide to guest amenities in the room indicates the hotel will supply traditional room service; they don't.

Pros: Close to airport

Cons: They are busy with renovations and we were warned, but only after we have booked. Not nice to wake up at 03:00 to be at airport at 04:00 and have no water. They were very apologetic afterwords, butwas too late. But staff extremely friendly and helpful

Pros: Breakfast was really good, I was going to work, I asked them to bring the food to the room and they did. It was really cool.

Cons: Good service

Pros: Nice room & other facilities. Friendly staff. Airport shuttle.

Cons: Outside furniture was dirty.

Pros: Staff members treatment

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The gentleman at reception was a breath of fresh air. He was super friendly.

Cons: Nothing all was good

Pros: Staff welcoming us @ night and their service

Cons: Breakfast

Pros: Very convenient to the airport, so great for a layover. The shuttle, which runs every half hour, was on time. The restaurant and food were good value.

Cons: The shower didn't have a door or curtain, and it was impossible to keep water from leaking out onto the floor. The room was small, which is okay for a quick layover stay, but can make things awkward if you have a lot of luggage.

Pros: Great breakfast

Cons: Small room, small bed, cold industrial design. No place was comfortable.

Pros: Service staff was friendly, knowlegable, and room was clean and quiet. Close to airport

Cons: nothing

Pros: Great overnight stay for long layover and was very impressed with the restaurant. Had an unexpectedly fantastic meal!

Pros: Everything

Pros: The environment is welcoming and the staff members very friendly.

Cons: All was well

Pros: The Lady who was in charge of the dining room areas exceeded my expectations, including the service by the chef, meals presentation and their hospitality maturity. It was double if not extremely great to have the breakfast team with the same lady and once again their service, professionalism, going out of their way to make sure that we are taken care of, the Bar lady was took care of us and our lunch thank you to all the team on duty from our arrival to our departure.

Cons: Nothing to comment about

Pros: Breakfast was delicious.

Pros: The diner was closed when we arrived, but the kitchen staff made us something to eat. Fantastic food🙂

Cons: The shower over the bath is a bit awkward, but it was all good.

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff

Cons: 1 toilet roll for 3 people....not enough We were allocated a smoking room

Pros: Nothing out of the ordinary to appreciate

Cons: Business centre not user friendly. Could not scan No courtesy drinking water in the room Limited free data Staff not polite. Kind of cut you off mid conversation and actually look disinterested No assistance either wih baggage. I had a sick child but had to labour with the luggage too

Pros: Shuttle service. Nearness to airport. Friendly staff.

Cons: Very good services. Excellent shuttle service. May be when serving meals always serve some salt sachets.

Pros: The gardens

Cons: Nothing

Pros: I informed them that I have to leave at 5am. Then I was promised that I will get a breakfast packet in the morning which they failed to give me.

Pros: Very warm, friendly, and accommodating staff. Was a nice place to land after a long day.

Pros: I liked the room, the services and how clean the place was. Everything was really nice. The place is good and comfortable for adults going on trips and it's just perfect

Cons: I dint like that I had little money and couldn't stay for longer:)

Pros: Very convenient for Gautrain and ORTambo airport. Staff very friendly. Simple accommodations. Only stayed one night so value fir money was reason for my choice and I was very satisfied.

Pros: Beautiful hotel, friendly and helpful staff, super clean rooms, awesome breakfast. Could not find fault with anything. Such a lovely view of the pool at breakfast. Will be back..

Cons: Everything was perfect an awesome stay.

Pros: The breakfast as always was excellent really good the service exceptional

Cons: Beds needs to be replaced for a 5 star place they lack quality beds shower overflowed and flooded the room so couldn't sleep until bathroom was stacked with towels to avoid slipping hazards

Pros: it was okay but there were delays in serving and poor coordination on the waiters . the location was good with good practice of Covid protocols

Cons: My room had old masks that I found under the table from previous occupants I was given a room 2111 which was not functional and they knew it was not okay and later on changed complained on aircon malfunction and never got help in my new room

Pros: Proximity to airport

Cons: A case of faded grandeur. Could do with an upgrade and lick of paint to lighten the somber mood. The room smelled of cigarette smoke. This was not attended to when we complained. The smell comes through the aircon vents. Poor quality coffee 🙁

Pros: Clean rooms, nice bed, good restaurants nearby and great breakfast. Shuttle service back and forth to the airport was excellent.

Cons: Older rooms, staff is okay and hotel a bit pricey

Pros: Quality of room and restaurant were nice, as well as location close to casino.

Cons: Ordered wake-up call - never came, lucky to have woken up on my own. Ad said international outlets were in the room - they were not. Airport shuttle bus had a schedule, arrived on time, but then didn't depart for 15 minutes.

Pros: Clean and simple

Pros: we asked for a breakfast pack as we had to leave before breakfast but this was not provided on check out

Cons: only 1 shuttle had to fo more than one trip as guests were waiting at the airport for a long a time

Pros: Very little Large, old and tired Had to change room as first one was just unacceptable

Cons: Booking.com accepted me for Southern Sun hotel and charged 4 star prices BUT actually booked us into Garden Court hotel very poor standard Not at all impressed

Pros: The friendly and helpful staff

Pros: The breakfast was heavy and fantastic. I enjoyed the dinner and the services too

Cons: I think everything was good and you accommodated me well

Pros: We left the in time

Cons: The staff could be more helpful and more professional. We check in at 14h00 and went out for the afternoon, i ask the lady at the counter for a additional towel and a full roll of toilet paper because there was only on towel and a half roll of toilet paper. Coming back it was not done and i had to ask again. When we check in i was told that breakfast will be at 7h00 am i told her that we will check out at 4h30am and we will not be having breakfast we where offed a take a way breakfast at 4h30am, i reminded them twice of the take a way breakfast and when we checked out they did not know about it. Nobody told us about the parking arrangements and how it works and the security guard/ gate attended still ask me for a tip

Pros: Nothing went well. My booking not confirmed or transferred as verified by phone call Room shower in the bath not what I was shown when original booking done

Cons: Breakfast was disappointing Bed was good but shower bath combo dissapointing

Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful. Shuttle driver great service.

Cons: Room needs a thorough clean. Carpets need to be washed. Airconditioner need an upgrade

Pros: Location, late night check is available

Cons: We were moved to the Garden Court OR Tambo, the air-conditioning was extremely noisy (it felt we were sleeping next to a truck stop) the room is old, shower is in the bath and utilizes a shower curtain which feels most unhygienic. The mixer from bath to shower did not work correctly therefore pressure was not good. We were given one towel and had to call housekeeping for another which was brought to us by a very sulky staff member. One pillow each, one was very old and flat. Will not stay again.

Cons: One can not check out and subsequently have breakfast. And, of corse, when I got through with breakfast the check out line had a half dozen people in it and when I tried to check out earlier I was the only one in line. Will not stay at this property again.

Pros: We had a stopover in Johannesburg before connecting another flight to Zimbabwe. This hotel was so convenient, the staff courteous, and room comfortable.

Pros: Proximity to airport

Cons: Window locks were broken. Bathroom was dirty - hair in shower, trash had not been taken out. Felt extremely unsafe. Would not recommend this place to anyone

Pros: The bar/restaurant was njce

Cons: They couldn't find my reservation so despite showing them a confirmation and proof of payment they made me wait in lounge for hours. They made no effort to call their booking partner to find it despite the fact that I had a flight in less than 8 hours and there were several people there. When I asked to speak to the manager she just came out and yelled at us. Lobby looked nice but the rooms were not. I'd stay away from this place. We only booked because of proximity to airport but seeing as how it took several hours to check in I can't even suggest location as a positive.

Pros: The room was really good value, lovely garden and pool and very close to the airport. Good food at very reasonable prices. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons: The room was just very cold and there were no teabags! But reception was helpful and gave me some. An extra blanket would be great! The shower was awesome, hot and strong. I enjoyed sitting by the beautiful pool. Thanks for the good food and hospitality.

Pros: shuttle to and from airport was excellent. So glad to have safe transport, especially since my return flight to SA was at 4am.

Cons: eating meals in room, but I understand it is currently part of the Covid19 protocols that need to be followed at this time.

Pros: Everyone is friendly and the fact that they have a shuttle.

Pros: Customer care, room service and the meals.

Cons: Lovely service. Hospitable staff. Good meals. Efficient shuttle service. Good covid-19 safety compliance and preventative measures.

Pros: Shuttle was available as promised. The driver was prompt. Breakfast was great. Good quality for money spent.

Cons: Dogs poop behind my room,

Pros: The food was good and I appreciated the airport shuttle service and the quick response. I enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine by the pool. The Covid policies were good, such as the meals being brought to the room. The full-length morror, laptop safe, and armchair in the corner were thoughtful touches.

Cons: The bed could have been more comfortable. I had no WiFi reception.

Pros: Smartness and the friendliness of the staff members, Offering of free transport

Cons: Single beds to make double beds

Pros: We arrived late at night and had to leave early the next morning, both outside of their normal hours of operation for their shuttle, but they were kind enough to accommodate us and made sure we got from the airport to their place and back again the next morning in time for our flight. They gave us a great breakfast, despite the early hour. I would highly recommend them.

Pros: The bar area and food was decent.

Cons: The rooms, the noise.

Pros: Location

Cons: Everything else

Pros: Comfortable

Cons: Poor internet, no fridge, dstance to room.

Cons: My stay should cost US$ 126.00 as per Booking.com reservation. When I arrived the attendant charged me US$ 195.00 cash. When my daughter tried to reach me and asked for my room number, they checked the system and I wasn’t registered. So they tried by Booking.com confirmation number and the number wasn’t on the computer. Never more on this place!

Pros: I was happy with the service generally, the rooms were as expected and I was able to sleep.

Cons: internet was a problem to use and should be looked at with urgency.

Cons: The information presented on the site is not true. There is no restaurant in the hotel. There is a restaurant at the airport, but this is not the same thing. There was no bottle of water. Central air conditioning does not work, there are no windows, so being in the room is very uncomfortable, especially after a shower, which is not separated from the room and has no ventilation. The declared WiFi is limited to 500 MB, which is also not mention on the site.

Pros: Here you are direct in the heart of Johannesburg International Airport. It is nothing to make wrong, if you are staying in this comfortable and clean place. The crew and all the people are wonderful. It is a great experience for one night in the centre of Oliver Tambo Airport. You are a special guest if you can enjoy the warm hospitality of this hotel. It is only an overnight place for one transfer. But you are feeling the best hospitality of Africa, if you are here. Thank you for all !!! It is very easy to check all the shops and restaurants in the transit area of the airport. Not too many restaurants near by this hotel. it is a little bit difficult, to get a glas of beer, if you are staying in this hotel. South Africa. But you can find it. Thank you for all...

Cons: Nothing bad to say.

Pros: I enjoyed it

Pros: Breakfast is served in the other hotel facility, however well served more than imagine. Kindly attention for hotel team. Wi-Fi pretty good and stable. Lights inside room could be better. No bottled water for receiving when reach.

Pros: Very close to the airport with shuttle pick up included in the price. It's connected to a casino and food court. The room was large, plenty of space and storage. The staff was always cleaning! We were able to extend out stay until 4 p.m. with a minimal per hour cost.

Cons: The toilet continued to surge, wasting water. The water in the shower was not consistent, maybe connected to the surges of the toilet. I turned the light switch on by the bed and the light cover fell off. We told the front desk about the toilet problem upon departure, we were only there for 2 nights.

Pros: Location

Cons: Very noisy in rooms. Hotel need to do isolation on windows. Linen is old and torn in places. Room need better cleaning.

Pros: Excellent

Cons: There was nothing that we didn't like

Pros: Receptionist tried to help me

Cons: I was placed in a smoking room without my knowledge. Very strong smoke reminents made for poor sleeping and smelly clothes.

Pros: Location close to Emperors Palace. Breakfast was ok.

Cons: Overpriced. Room floor was dirty. Room on ground floor was obviously not originally a hotel room. Did not feel at home. Complained twice to reception to different people that I was not happy, but no reaction.

Cons: The room was very noisy due to lack of isolation on windows. The linen was so old and used that it was torn in some places.