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Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Gold Reef City Casino

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

Apartheid Museum

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Activities

Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

NZ$167
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

NZ$229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

NZ$187
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

NZ$318
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

NZ$206
per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
All inclusive - 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

NZ$1,935
per adult
All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg
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Our pick of the best Croydon Hotel Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$222 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$222
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,694 reviews)
"Convenient airport hotel"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$177 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$177
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Small improvements would go a long way
"This hotel has a lot going for it. Close to OR Tambo, with a half hourly shuttle service means getting to and from the airport is effortless. Comfortable rooms - albeit not well equipped for a Jo’Burg winter. Friendly staff good food etc and not overpriced. Three things let this hotel down badly: ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, clean and friendly staff. Plenty amenities from restaurants to spas"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

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@Sandton Hotel
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$133 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$133
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
"cleanliness"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$140 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$140
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Locked in room
"There was something wrong in the lock in my room. i could not get out. and had to call maintenance several times before it was fixed. scary experience, otherwise, hotel is excellent"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is NZ$149 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$149
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (636 reviews)
"we booked last minute as we had missed a flight and the staff were very friendly and efficient. The rooms we fine, clean and comfortable, the hotel is a little dated but was good value. The evening meal was again, good value and the staff excellent. In the morning there is a free shuttle to the airport ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Croydon

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O.R. Tambo

4/5(50 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

O.R. Tambo
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Bedfordview

Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.

Bedfordview
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
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Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Sandton
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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Melrose

Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.

Melrose

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