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City Lodge OR Tambo
City Lodge OR Tambo
City Lodge OR Tambo
City Lodge OR Tambo
City Lodge OR Tambo

Reviews of City Lodge JNB

Wildlife sightings and reviews

162 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited City Lodge JNB and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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Jane U
London

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 25 Nov 2023
"This was a really comfortable and convenient place to stay during my one-night stopover in Johannesburg and far superior to other airport hotels I have stayed in (in Johannesburg and elsewhere)." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
G & C
Ann Arbor

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 7 Aug 2023
"This hotel was located very conveniently, just a short walk from the airport.

Breakfast was buffet was helpful to get us off to a quick trip back to the airport for our onward flight. There were several good vegan options including fruit, potatoes, roasted tomatoes, and cereal.

The meet and greet representative from NAS Colossal Aviation was very helpful and definitely worth adding on to your trip.

He met us at the bus at the Johannesburg airport. He was friendly and helpful with picking up our luggage and then leading us to the front of the line for immigration and customs. He then kindly showed us to the hotel and explained how we could get back to the airport the next morning." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Tom & Lise
NC USA

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 27 Jul 2023
"The City Lodge OR Tambo is very conveniently located adjacent to the OR Tambo terminals and can be reached without having to go outside, carts are available to move luggage to the City Lodge.

The room was clean and comfortable, but did show evidence of wear

The Meals were excellent and a highlight of our stay.

The waitstaff were attentive and friendly.

The front desk staff were variable in helping us deal with some international issues." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Explorer
Dan Brownlee

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

2 nights Arrived 19 Jul 2023
"Again, very convenient. Took a day city tour thru Viator. Was really pleasantly surprised at the historic and contemporary Johannesburg. Will return to look at it in depth." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Tom & Lise
NC USA

"City Lodge OR Tambo convenient & great food"

1 night Arrived 15 Jul 2023
"The City Lodge OR Tambo is very conveniently located adjacent to the OR Tambo terminals and can be reached without having to go outside, carts are available to move luggage to the City Lodge.

The room was clean and comfortable, but did show evidence of wear

The Meals were excellent and a highlight of our stay.

The waitstaff were attentive and friendly.

The front desk staff were variable in helping us deal with some international issues." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
FR
Australia

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

2 nights Arrived 1 Jul 2023
"This hotel was so convenient and I was well looked after by the staff with regard to my leg injury eg. moving me to a room closer to the lifts and reception/cafe, giving me directions to the airport medical clinic." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar; 5n in Botswana; 2n in South Africa; 1n in Zambia; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Explorer
Dan Brownlee

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 26 Jun 2023
"Very convenient, nice room, good food and beverage." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr D.
Stillwater

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 1 Jun 2023
"This is a very good option for lodging for those with onward travel plans.

Right in the airport. How convenient! Comfortable and quiet room. Good breakfast.

No need to catch a bus or taxi to the airport to get to the next flight." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
michael and susan
us

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 22 Apr 2023
"Overall it was very good, very convenient in location, clean, well run very nice staff." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Meryl
USA

"City Lodge OR Tambo review"

1 night Arrived 22 Apr 2023
"it is a fine place to rest inbetween flights and easy to access from the airport" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
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