Sandown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Activities
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Sandown Hotel Deals
Garden Court Sandton City
Breakfast was not huge, but it was great and more than adequate. No complaints
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Wonderful staff. Very nice view for my hotel room
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Beautiful, impeccably maintained property in a convenient and pleasant location. Everything was perfect. The staff without exception could not have been more helpful and welcoming including Cynthia who checked us in efficiently and was able to answer all of our questions. We really enjoyed our dinner ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Lovely hotel that’s located next to Sandton city. Ideal for business trips. The staff were lovely and the room was very clean. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
BlackBrick Sandton Two
I stayed at BlackBrick in total 24 days in 2 separate rooms -- The staff was great, property cleaned daily and the pictures accurately reflect what the room looks like. Although I didn't drive the parking was free for my guests and it is 24/7 monitored by human gate access and seemed to have ample ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandown
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
