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Road Lodge Carnival City

1.0 star property
Brakpan guestrooms with free WiFi

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Experience the charm of Road Lodge By City Lodge Hotels, featuring a beautiful facade with a central entrance and balconies.
Two single beds with white linens and brown blankets, a large mirror, and a shelf with a mirror.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread with scrambled eggs, sausages, and a variety of options.
Two single beds with matching headboards and a desk with a telephone and coffee maker.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this serene retreat offers a peaceful escape.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Carnival City Complex off N17, Corner Heilberg Road, Brakpan, Gauteng, 7000
  • Carnival City & Entertainment World
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • East Rand Mall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Brakpan

In entertainment district.You'll be steps from Carnival City & Entertainment World and within a 10-minute walk of Carnival City Casino. Mall at Carnival and Sunward Junction are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Carnival City & Entertainment World - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lakeside Mall - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • East Rand Mall - 16 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 19 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 24 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Savannah Spur - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Road Lodge Carnival City

Brakpan guestrooms with free WiFi
Road Lodge Carnival City offers its guests a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1999
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
Road Lodge Carnival City offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 95 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

Road Carnival City
Road Carnival City Brakpan
Road Lodge Carnival City
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Road Lodge Carnival City Hotel Brakpan
Road Lodge Carnival City Hotel
Road Lodge Carnival City Hotel
Road Lodge Carnival City Brakpan
Road Lodge Carnival City Hotel Brakpan

Frequently asked questions

How close is Road Lodge Carnival City to the airport?

Road Lodge Carnival City is 17.3 mi (33-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 Road Lodge Carnival City?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Carnival City on Jul 15, 2025 start from $50.6, 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 Road Lodge Carnival City have an airport shuttle?

Road Lodge Carnival City offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 400.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Road Lodge Carnival City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Road Lodge Carnival City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Road Lodge Carnival City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Carnival City & Entertainment World (2-min walk) and Carnival City Casino (8-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge Carnival City?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Road Lodge Carnival City?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Road Lodge Carnival City have a pool?

Road Lodge Carnival City does not have a pool.

Does Road Lodge Carnival City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Road Lodge Carnival City to downtown Brakpan?

Road Lodge Carnival City is 2.2 mi away from Brakpan.

Road Lodge Carnival City Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 389 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Petro

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

Good stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich

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

2/10 Terrible

Lindiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shailendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Road Lodge Stop Over

My Stay was very short as I had booked in and plans changed and had to leave again. The Bed was comfortable, shower big enough. Really good stay. Will definitely recommend toothers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No towels or soap for use in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pumla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

I liked how receptive the staff were
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mavis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Trent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Trent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Boineelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pumla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed staying in Carnival Road Lodge the service was and good and the rooms was perfect keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mzwandile

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

Road lodge great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mzwandile

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

Road lodge carnival stay

My stay at Road lodge was great!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Best of basic
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mzwandile

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Traveled with family
The hotel is in a good area and it is not bad!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mr S

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

Good budget option.

Nice hotel, good location to where we needed to be. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mr S

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, slightly dated but well-suited to our needs. Easy access and safe. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024