Woodmead 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
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Woodmead Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG
The staff were real nice and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
I took the shuttle to the airport and the driver was very helpful. The room was great, clean the bed was amayand I did not go to the bar.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Nice, friendly staff, beautiful surroundings good food, and wonderful cocktails by the pool in the afternoon. Right next to the airport, you can actually see the planes. Would come back again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Awsome
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Front desk very warm and pleasant
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Woodmead
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
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.
Woodmead Travel Guide
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Lion & Safari Park
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Emperors Palace Casino
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- First National Bank Stadium
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Netcare Unitas Hospital
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Lesedi Cultural Village
- Silverstar Casino
