InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Presidential Suite
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1627
  • Place, International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Waters - Boksburg
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG offers 138 accommodations with DVD players and minibars (stocked with some free items). Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kempton Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Camelot Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG's proximity to the airport. During your stay, you'll be connected to the airport and close to International Terminal Duty Free Mall. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy African cuisine while dining at Quills Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with facials, body scrubs, or hot stone massages at Camelot Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to the airport and the helpful staff
  • 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Rosebank Mall
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Kempton Park hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Quills Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 miles; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 240 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (ZAR 240 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 340 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Quills Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 340 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 240 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: ZAR 240 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

InterContinental Johannesburg Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport Hotel
InterContinental O.R Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport Hotel
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport Kempton Park
Hotel InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG Hotel
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 803 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel and the there very helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff who were supremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is always a lovely respite when I am exhausted from long flights. The rooms and bathrooms are very nice and the restaurant is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal stop when in transit or catching an early flight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay when you arrive in JjNB in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable from the airport and nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location, excellent staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous hotel staff and very clean hotel rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were excellent and our stay was comfortable. The food was excellent, as well. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing. Fantastic location if you have a stopover. Thr food was good too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly efficient staff, beautiful rooms and very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Beautiful lobby and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shmuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious room and bathroom Staff is lovely - wonderful service and make you feel very welcome Quills restaurant has a good variety of menu items and all are delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable establishment! And vicinity to airport was amazing. Walk out one right into the other.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and easy walk across the street from the International terminal (terminal 3) Restaurant is exceptional (especially for a hotel restaurant.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, really good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the people were absolutely fablulous as was the hotel. Rooms were a bit small, but saving that, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Very efficient and friendly staff. Almost missed my flight but one of the bell desk personal got me right to the check in desk quickly and I made my flight!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great airport hotel. Staff and restaurant were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely welcoming hotel if you need an overnight at Joburg airport - fabulous breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best airport hotel in the world
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024