Johannesburg

City Lodge OR Tambo Airport

Name: City Lodge OR Tambo
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa
Price range: From US$90 per person, per night

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City Lodge OR Tambo

About City Lodge OR Tambo Airport

The perfect stopover in bold and buzzing Joburg, before your safari really begins.

If your safari begins in southern Africa, chances are you'll be touching down in Johannesburg. And if it's convenience, care and top-notch facilities you're after, you won't have to take more than a few steps from the airport to reach the City Lodge. Although it sits within South Africa's largest (and loudest) city, the hotel has lovely, grassy grounds to keep out the city air, and a private pool and deck for enjoying something cold and refreshing. As for those amenities we mentioned, the hotel has a 24-hour reception, plenty of nearby shops, restaurants and banking facilities, as well as same-day laundry and flight information boards in the lobby. The City Lodge has stop-overs down to a fine art.

Johannesburg , South Africa

From $90 per person/per night

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365 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The large, earthy restaurant is decorated with plush armchairs and serves a wide menu to suit all tastes, with anything from Continental breakfasts to light suppers of tramazzinis, salads and soups. The lounge is a spacious space to wait in between flights or activities, and offers uncapped Wi-Fi to help you pass the time. The pool area is decorated with chunky, bohemian chairs, large potted reeds and water features - a great place to cool off or grab a drink.

The rooms

The hotel has 365 air-conditioned rooms designed in warm tones with framed nature shots and fun, city sketches on the bathroom walls. The style is neat and functional with queen-size or twin beds in South African prints, a desk with plenty of plugs, tea / coffee facilities, a drying rack and a flat-screen TV with a bevy of channels. A selection of rooms have a pool view and others come with a small but cosy sitting area. The en-suites have eco-friendly toiletries and large bathtub, but some only have a shower.

Activities

While you may not be in town for long, Joburg isn't short on jazzy galleries and amazing street art to peruse. There are also walking tours to learn of South Africa's history, and a selection of more off-beat activities like abseiling down disused silos, as well as a good array of museums, malls, ritzy bars and plenty of restaurants. Or simply put your feet up, close the blinds and enjoy a rest before your travels continue.

Why we love it

That everything is done to make your stay as easy and stress-free as possible. Just what the doctor ordered before or after a lengthy flight.

Insiders Tip

If you fancy dining out at one of Joburg's many top-tier eateries, you'll find plenty just minutes away.

Something to think about

The hotel is rather large and it can get confusing finding your way around, but there's usually a friendly staff member to point you in the right direction.

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How to book City Lodge OR Tambo

How do I book City Lodge OR Tambo?

City Lodge OR Tambo can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring City Lodge OR Tambo or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at City Lodge OR Tambo?

Stays at City Lodge OR Tambo start from around $90 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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The City of Gold is vibrant, diverse and more than worth spending a few extra hours in.