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City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

3.0 star property
Hotel in Edenvale with a health club and a 24-hour front desk

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In the heart of the business district, City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road is where modern convenience meets relaxation. Enjoy a daily manager's reception, unwind at the swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas or grab a coffee at the on-site cafe.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 290
AED 342 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Sandvale Road, Johannesburg Airport, Edenvale, Gauteng, 1600

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Gillooly's Farm - 5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Glendower Golf Course - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 16 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maharaja Indian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Deck Pub & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Villa Bianca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mochachos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Glassy Junction Edenvale - ‬2 min drive

About this property

City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

Hotel in the business district
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a computer station
Room features
All 219 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 165 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 81 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road?

As of 2 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road on 5 December 2025 start from $93.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 81 per person applies.

Where is City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of International Terminal Duty Free Mall, Kempton Park Golf Club, and Festival Mall. Greenstone Shopping Centre and Emperors Palace Casino are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 273 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mufaro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stay was very good. Renovated rooms are very nice, clean. Gym is still terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
8
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic hotel 5 mins ride from Airport

It's a very basic hotel for a stay near to airport, that's all, don't expect much given the price as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time using and it was delightful. It needs a taxi or an Uber but once you are there it wonderful. There does appear to be some renovations going on, but it did not affect our one night stop. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicolaas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live that there was no problem with my stay and they made us feel like home away from home. I booked the hotel room for the week we stayed there and requested a later check out and it was not a problem I will use them again forsure
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lekker

Always a great stay and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my favorite place to stay for business in Joberg.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel with a very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Patti

Double check which City Lodge!

Apparently there are 2 City Lodge hotels near the airport. They have nearly identical names. We booked the wrong one. PLEASE add some clarity in the description showing these are 2 hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with relaxing atmosphere. Nice outdoor area and pool. Staff were friendly highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

hideki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and the staff is friendly and well-trained.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenience and comfort

Very convenient to the airport. Transfers were efficient and friendly. Restaurant meals were delicious. Can recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average Hotel

Average hotel but conveniently situated near the airport. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mamma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

It was a Good stay / clean just wish thy could work better on their menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Can do with more options at the gym
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Or Tambo Airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean hotel with a friendly and capable staff. As a business hotel, I wish they had more electrical outlets and at least one usb port
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mufaro

Hotel still allows smoking in rooms creating a smoke smell throughout the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are clean and comfortable… food horrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Goabaone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good wifi connectivity.

6/10 Okay

Mufaro

Property allows smoking in rooms. My room smelled cigarettes and parts of tge hallways as well. The only positive is the lication of the hotel close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Enjoyed our stay room very comfortable reception very friendly Only complaint was the breakfast was cold and at the price was a complete disaster
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simply and easy to use
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022