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Woodpecker's Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Festival Mall

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Business Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Patio | View from room
Property grounds
Front of property - evening/night
BBQ/picnic area
Single rooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Nr 31 Driedoring Avenue, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1619
  • Festival Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • East Rand Mall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Patio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Patio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this guesthouse, you'll find Festival Mall and Kempton Park Golf Club. East Rand Mall and Lakeside Mall are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • East Rand Mall - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Mall of Africa - 21 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Gallagher Convention Centre - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 17 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 43 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capello @ Glen Balad Mall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Adega - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ribs And Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Woodpecker's Inn

Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Festival Mall
Woodpecker's Inn offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. An area shuttle within 15 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Woodpecker's Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property.

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

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Woodpecker's Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kempton Park guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 190 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Woodpecker's Inn
Woodpecker's Inn Kempton Park
Woodpecker's Kempton Park
Woodpecker's Inn Guesthouse
Woodpecker's Inn Kempton Park
Woodpecker's Inn Guesthouse Kempton Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Woodpecker's Inn to the airport?

Woodpecker's Inn is 5.6 mi (14-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Woodpecker's Inn have an airport shuttle?

Woodpecker's Inn offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 190 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Woodpecker's Inn offer free breakfast?

Woodpecker's Inn offers free English breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Woodpecker's Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Emperors Palace Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Woodpecker's Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Woodpecker's Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Woodpecker's Inn have a pool?

Woodpecker's Inn features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Woodpecker's Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Woodpecker's Inn to downtown Kempton Park?

Woodpecker's Inn is 1.9 mi away from Kempton Park.

Woodpecker's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah heath

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

2/10 Terrible

Ebenezer

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

Kempton Park hotel experience

My stay was horrible, both swimming pools were dirty. Their breakfast was very bad,the manager was so disrespectful, rude and arrogant. The managers mother who runs the place was a nice person, but the daughter was something else. I wouldn’t recommend any one to stay there especially African ( black) . The daughter is a racist.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

Great inexpensive hotel near airport

New, modern and clean room with good lighting, cable tv, and WiFi plus heat and AC. Good quality linens. Secure property in a nice residential neighborhood. Restaurants were within walking distance. Even so, the owners offered to drive me. Shared kitchen available with dedicated refrigerator if wanted. Good breakfast buffet included in room rate. The quality of the construction and floor/wall tiles were very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Huge, Perth

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

Good old fashioned South African hospitality

Upon booking I was asked when my flight was due to arrive, it was the wee hours of the morning and I was informed that I could check in immeadiately. I was treated with respect and compassion throughout the stay and when I slept over at a friend I was informed that I had been missed on my return. Love you Marnie and the crew and I'll definately stay with you upon my return to SA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

Convenient

It was good for me. I needed a room to stay and I got everything I was hoping for.

10/10 Excellent

Kasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner of the hotel and services is the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019