Johannesburg South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gold Reef City featuring a park, a pond and rides
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city
Gold Reef City showing a water park and rides
Gold Reef City which includes heritage architecture
Gold Reef City showing a fountain, art and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Johannesburg South 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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$239 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
NZ$239
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,817 reviews)
Great location and convenient being at the airport

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

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

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$173 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
NZ$173
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean and nice amenities as well as big rooms

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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 Kempton Park Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$154 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
NZ$154
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
All good would use again as an overnight Airport stay

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park GP
The price is NZ$192 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$192
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,655 reviews)
Front desk very warm and pleasant

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$168 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
NZ$168
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
Everythi g went smoothly

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St. Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$189 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
NZ$189
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room on some days was never fully cleaned

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg South

Maropeng showing interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Johannesburg CBD
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, South Western Townships and Mandela House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
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Houghton Estate

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

Houghton Estate
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Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

Rosebank
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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.

Randburg


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