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City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

3.0 star property

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A pool area with a circular deck, outdoor seating, and a covered section.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a building with large windows in the background.
A modern reception area with a curved counter, potted plants, and a cityscape mural on the wall.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a landscaped area with plants.
A buffet with various food items and a fruit display.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Sandvale Road, Johannesburg Airport, Edenvale, Gauteng, 1600
  • Place, International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Glendower Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road offers 219 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

During your stay at City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road, you'll be close to Emperors Palace Casino. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Kempton Park Golf Club and 6 minutes from Festival Mall
  • Airport, train station, and casino shuttle service available for a fee
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road. An airport shuttle during limited hours, a casino shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edenvale hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

City Lodge Barbara
City Lodge Barbara Hotel
City Lodge Barbara Hotel Johannesburg Airport Road
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City Lodge Barbara Road Hotel
City Lodge Barbara Road
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Hotel
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Edenvale
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Hotel Edenvale

City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 284 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mufaro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and always willing to help. Breakfast has really good choices. The food is delicious also when eating from the lunch/dinner menu. The hotel has a modern interior and lovely seating area near the pool to relax. Location was perfect and central for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
8
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Goabaone

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Phila

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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