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ECOTEL Southgate

2.5 star property
Johannesburg guest house in Johannesburg South area

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, wheelchair access
Reception
Reception
Dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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12 Main Street, Meredale, Southgate, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2091
  • Place, Southgate Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ster-Kinekor Southgate Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Reef City Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Ensuite | Bathroom shower

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, soundproofing, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Johannesburg South stay.Your stay at this Johannesburg South guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Southgate Mall and Expo Centre Johannesburg. Also, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Southgate Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ster-Kinekor Southgate Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Gold Reef City Theme Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Apartheid Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Makubenjalo Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬15 min walk

About this property

ECOTEL Southgate

Johannesburg guest house in Johannesburg South area
As a guest of ECOTEL Southgate, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. ECOTEL Southgate also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg guesthouse.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
ECOTEL Southgate offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 69.95 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

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.

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 69.95 per person

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 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 only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse Johannesburg South
ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse
ECOTEL Southgate Johannesburg South
ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse
ECOTEL Southgate Johannesburg South
ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse Johannesburg South

Frequently asked questions

How close is ECOTEL Southgate to the airport?

ECOTEL Southgate is 22.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ECOTEL Southgate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ECOTEL Southgate.

Does ECOTEL Southgate offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ECOTEL Southgate, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 69.95 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at ECOTEL Southgate?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Gold Reef City Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at ECOTEL Southgate?

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

Is there free parking at ECOTEL Southgate?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does ECOTEL Southgate have a pool?

ECOTEL Southgate features an outdoor pool.

Does ECOTEL Southgate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is ECOTEL Southgate to downtown Johannesburg?

ECOTEL Southgate is 6.5 mi away from Johannesburg.

ECOTEL Southgate Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angelinah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleanliness was the problem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

leon

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

4/10 Poor

Zamafuze

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

A weekend to remember.

My stay was excellent and the lady at reception was very friendly and welcoming, the only suggestion I have is the prking it just need a shelter to protect our cars from the weather conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcoming staff and great price was a refreshing experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

thando

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good at all

I paid online as I seen the hotel advertised then while I was done paid,I got an email saying my payment is being approved, I went there by the hotel they told me I never paid though I showed them that after paying I received am email approving my payment they keep on saying we need to confirm While they were busy confirming I don't know where,I was standing at the reception for 2 hours en I was tired I wanted to sleep Advising people not to pay online that ecotel hotel about me,I will never go back to spend my nyt at that hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019