6 Most Amazing Hotels For Perfect Stay In Johannesburg

Johannesburg, nicknamed Joburg or Jozi, is South Africa’s largest city, with a dark history of war, apartheid laws and poverty. Today, however, it is growing into a prime tourist destination. Head to Maboneng, the creative quarter, for boutique shops, street food and hip bars, or Rosebank for a quieter stroll past florists and vintage shops. Alternatively, use the city as a base for visiting Pilanesberg National Park, filled with African wildlife. Here’s our guide to the city’s best bases.

# AtholPlace Hotel & Villa

These two city villas offer a home-from-home when visiting Johannesburg, with one housing up to eight guests, and the other up to 18. Visitors can huddle around the boma (fire pit) in the evening and cool off in the pool during the day. Breakfast is included, or you can opt for a full-board option with the on-site chef on hand to tailor meals according to tastes and schedules.

# The Munro Boutique Hotel

A cavernous, three-storey Victorian conservatory with a koi carp pond is the centrepiece of this hotel, however the individual rooms also have standout features. In the Acacia suite, the piece de resistance is the jungle-filled west facing miniature conservatory, while the Presidential suite has Persian carpets, an eight-seater table for entertaining guests and a marble bathroom with a hot tub.

# The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

A golfer’s paradise, this hotel is located in the leafy suburb of Houghton. The course has previously played host to eight South African Opens as well as the prestigious Alfred Dunhill Challenge. The hotel itself overlooks 168 acres of private parkland, with both outdoor and indoor pools, as well as culinary options ranging from bespoke cakes to burgers and sushi.

# St Andrews Hotel and Spa

Eco-friendly and innovative treatments are the order of the day at this hotel’s spa, which overlooks the tranquil waters of Gillooly’s Dam. It also has one of the oldest restaurants in Bedfordview, Trent’s, which is a favourite of local diners. It serves up food from around the world, including French lamb cutlets, Norwegian salmon and aromatic chicken curry.

# The Capital Melrose

Billed as a fully-equipped events and conference centre, this venue means business. It’s the new kid on the block, having opened its doors in May 2019, meaning its amenities are still box fresh. There’s a pool and state-of-the-art gym. It’s also within walking distance of Melrose Arch, a precinct crammed with high-end fashion stores and cafes.

# African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

Designed with a curator’s touch, this Melrose Arch hotel celebrates the spirit of Johannesburg. Open plan, boutique rooms are met with rustic exposed brick and leather headboards. Key local attractions of the Soweto Township, Nelson Mandela Square and Maboneng are all a short drive away. If you don’t want to take advantage of the 24-hour room service, there are plenty of other culinary options in the surrounding area.