Northcliff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
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.
Activities
Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Northcliff Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Excellent room. Excellent staff. Excellent food
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very clean room, overall hotel very clean, dining great food and overall service. Good shuttle service from and back to the airport. Thank you for a great stay. I will be returning for another stay.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
All good
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Hotel is fine for an airport hotel, food is fine, room was clean and was convenient to airport.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Shuttle was not available to pick us up at the Gautrain station unfortunately so we had to cross the street and catch an Uber to the hotel. We used the shuttle to go to Nelson Mandela square the next day. Check-in was quick ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Building a little tired but staff a 5+
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northcliff
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
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.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Northcliff Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Northcliff?
- Hotels Near Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Which hotel chains are in Northcliff?
- Northcliff Ridge Ecopark
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Emperors Palace Casino
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- First National Bank Stadium
- Krugersdorp Game Reserve
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Sterkfontein Caves
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- Carlton Centre
- Fourways Mall
