Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Activities
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
NZ$202
per adult
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
NZ$217
per adult
Johannesburg: City of Gold Walking Tour
NZ$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg: Street Art and Culture in Maboneng!
NZ$67
per adult
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$284 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$284
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,025 reviews)
"Pro: Clean & well maintained. Food at breakfast & dinner was very good. Staff responded to concerns in a timely manner. Con: Thermostat remote didn’t match instructions provided on how to set it. Both body soap & shampoo were a soap bar, not a liquid. Bottles of water were not provided & instead, ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$243 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$243
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
"The hotel is closely located near OR Tambo airport with shuttle service included. I found the staff to be kind, the hotel was comfortable, and the location was very convenient."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$424 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$424
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
"There are several unique features in the Costa Mesa Marriott. Location— Walk to the Orange County Art Museum, Segerstrom Theater of the Arts, South Coast Plaza Shopping Center, and a wonderful small lake to walk your dog. The staff are professional, friendly, and accommodating, Dog friendly hotel. ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$207 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$207
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel right next to OR Tambo airport."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$143 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$143
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (967 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly. We selected the hotel for its location close to the airport (as we were on a layover) with a shuttle and an onsite restaurant. It served our purpose well for those reasons. It did advertise a pool but it was closed in the winter although we would have ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$202 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$202
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"We stayed during a quick stopover. The hotel airport shuttle was very convenient and the van driver William was incredibly funny, kind and informative. He made our stay memorable!"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Kensington
Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
