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The Willow Inn

4.0 star property
4-star Tudor guest house with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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1 Ambleside Avenue, Lakefield, Benoni, Gauteng, 1501
  • Popular LocationLakeside Mall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEast Rand Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOR Tambo Conference Centre8 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)29 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Benoni

In suburbs.You'll find Benoni Lake Golf Course and Lakeside Mall within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. SAPS Mechanical School Golf Club and St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lakeside Mall - 4 min drive
  • Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen - 8 min drive
  • East Rand Mall - 8 min drive
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 8 min drive
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 37 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Ambrosia - 3 min drive
  • Keg And Kingfisher - 12 min walk
  • Mike's Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Beijing Chinese Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Pedros - 2 min walk

About this property

The Willow Inn

4-star Tudor guest house with free breakfast
The Willow Inn offers its guests outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Willow Inn. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a casino shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Benoni guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Willow Inn offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and 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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Willow Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180 per vehicle (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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Outlook Benoni
Outlook Lodge Lakefield Benoni
Outlook Lodge Benoni
Outlook Lodge Benoni, Africa
Outlook Lodge Benoni Africa
Outlook Lakefield Benoni
Outlook Lakefield
Outlook Lodge
The Willow Inn Benoni
Outlook Lodge Lakefield
The Willow Inn Guesthouse
The Willow Inn Guesthouse Benoni

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Willow Inn to the airport?

The Willow Inn is 8.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Willow Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Willow Inn offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 180 per vehicle, one way.

Does The Willow Inn offer free breakfast?

The Willow Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Willow Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Carnival City & Entertainment World (11-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Willow Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Willow Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Willow Inn have a pool?

The Willow Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does The Willow Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Willow Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Willow Inn to downtown Benoni?

The Willow Inn is 5.4 mi away from Benoni.

The Willow Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 114 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
The telephone number doesnt work and nobody answered the door
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

mellanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot. Staff very friendly. Only drawback is no elevator to get to second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad, bad very Bad and spooky
When we arrived, there was no button to let them know we are there. I've drive around the corner, and up and down in the street, don't know how to get in. No visible signs. The place is very dark and spooky. The staff was not friendly, I was so disappointed. This place will never see me again. Please take it off your website.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away
Carpet dirty. Tap in bathroom broken. No hot water. Pouring rain yet had to get out of car to press intercom as phone was not answered. No bottled water in room. No milk. Ricoffee and cremora!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable accommodation
Staff most friendly and accommodating. Conveniently situated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convient stop for airport
Old lodge, nice people, but could use some updating. Great service shuttle to & from airport. Within gated community, safe, but on noisy side road. Great wild bird sanctuary near by for a walk. Food only ok, coffee poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a very homey feel and a great place just to relax and regroup after being on a nine day Safari. I absolutely loved the fact that our whole bed pad was heated which felt great on my tired joints and muscles from all the hiking. I was able to have my clothes washed. We did enjoy strolling around the bird sanctuary. It was very convenient and close to the airport. If my goal was to visit Joannasburg every day it would have been a little remote for that. Possible but a good 45 minutes traffic pending. Overall, a great place that worked for our plans in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019