City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Emperors Palace Casino

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Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 175 per person)
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Sundeck

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1627
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • East Rand Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park

O.R. Tambo stay.Your stay at this O.R. Tambo hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Emperors Palace Casino and Kempton Park Golf Club. Also, Festival Mall is within 3 miles (5 km) and International Terminal Duty Free Mall is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kempton Park Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Festival Mall - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • East Rand Mall - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 3 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 35 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jacksons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cappello - ‬2 min drive

About this property

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3-star hotel near Emperors Palace Casino
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 1 building
  • 303 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport offers 303 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (ZAR 100 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: ZAR 100 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport to the airport?

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport is 0.6 mi (2-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport?

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport on Jul 26, 2025 start from $137.6, excluding 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.

Does City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport.

Does City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 175 per person. It's available every day from 4:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Emperors Palace Casino (5-min drive) and Carnival City & Entertainment World (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 100 per night.

Does City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport have a pool?

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport features an outdoor pool.

Does City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport have a restaurant?

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport is home to #Cafe, which features brunch.

Does City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport to downtown Kempton Park?

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport is 2.8 mi away from Kempton Park.

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 952 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 511 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1677 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique, oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good qualitt, convenient to terminal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Huntington

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Safe. Utilitarian. Needs a bar with seats!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Overnight in airport!

Was a little tricky to find this hotel, but it is pretty much right inside the airport, which is fantastic! The lady at the check-in counter was a little bit rude, but other than that, everything has been amazing here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service
Over all it was good but found some of the staff not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

We stayed one night while on a layover and really enjoyed it! We ate at thier restaurant by the pool andd the ribeye was phenomenal. The room was clwan and comfortable. Location was super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chilton

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice. But needs more signs to tell you how to get to the city lodge hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable. But I can’t get the coffee pot to work
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nobuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is reasonably priced and very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Kaye

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff, attached to the airport, felt safe walking to hotel alone as a single female. The rooms are fantastic- the food is wonderful and all the staff were very engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail, Greystanes

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail, Greystanes

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at City Lodge OR Tambo. It is conveniently located to the airport, helpful & friendly staff, always clean rooms & delicious buffet breakfast. Really good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025