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Claires of Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star guest house near Nelson Mandela Square

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Extra Luxury Upstairs | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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42 8th Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury 1 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury 1

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Extra Luxury Downstairs | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Extra Luxury Downstairs

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Extra Luxury Upstairs | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Extra Luxury Upstairs

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Ultra Luxury Upstairs | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ultra Luxury Upstairs

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Extra Luxury 2 Upstairs | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Extra Luxury 2 Upstairs

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Extra Luxury 3 Upstairs | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Extra Luxury 3 Upstairs

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury 2 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury 2

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Sandton stay.Your stay at this Sandton guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Sandton City Mall and Morningside Mediclinic are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sandton City Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Morningside Mediclinic - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 16 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Food Studio @ Pick n Pay on Nicol - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gin Eatery 011 Sandton Gate By The Baron - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beirut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Obento Ramen Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Claires of Sandton

Family-friendly 4-star guest house near Nelson Mandela Square
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a theme park shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Claires of Sandton. The guesthouse can provide concierge services and a complimentary grocery shopping service. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Claires of Sandton offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers.

This Johannesburg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 295.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 210.0 per night.

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 590 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 210.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 295.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Up to 3 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

Property is also known as

Claires Sandton
Claires Sandton House
Claires Sandton House Johannesburg
Claires Sandton Johannesburg
Claires Of Sandton Greater Johannesburg
Claires Sandton Guesthouse
Claires Guesthouse
Claires of Sandton Sandton
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Claires of Sandton Guesthouse Sandton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Claires of Sandton to the airport?

Claires of Sandton is 20.5 mi (37-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 Claires of Sandton?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Claires of Sandton on Nov 14, 2025 start from $64.49, 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 Claires of Sandton have an airport shuttle?

Claires of Sandton offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 590 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Claires of Sandton offer free breakfast?

Claires of Sandton offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Claires of Sandton?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Montecasino (9-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Claires of Sandton?

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

Is there free parking at Claires of Sandton?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Claires of Sandton have a pool?

Claires of Sandton features an outdoor pool.

Does Claires of Sandton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Claires of Sandton to downtown Johannesburg?

Claires of Sandton is 7.7 mi away from Johannesburg.

Claires of Sandton Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must same it’s a beautiful place to stay. Has a nice and serene atmosphere with a cozy vibe. If you want a place like home choose Claires of Sandton luxury Guest House. It’s also closer to the American embassy, Mandela Square and the Sandton Mall. I love it here and I know everyone will share the same experience. I will give a 5 star Rating every time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mr price

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service from all staff but most especially from the manager. Very accommodating and friendly, great breakfast and comfortable room. Will happily visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

One not to be missed.

Amazing little guest house tucked away of a main thoroughfare and close to a great shopping mall. Welcome was friendly and informative and breakfast was delicious, we stayed two nights and would have been happy to stay longer, if we are ever back in Johannesburg we would definitely return. Rooms large and well appointed as was the spacious bathroom, as we stayed in winter, (July) the under floor heating in the bathroom was especially welcome. Great little find, well priced and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Constantino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You're basically stuck in your room. There's no transportation outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a quiet, secure area. The facilities are well maintained and pristine. What makes the place really special is the team led by Zodwa. All very friendly, professional, engaging and pay attention to detail. They have remained consistent over the years and remember your particular preferences and ensure you have the best stay possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff is extremely friendly. It felt sort of like a botanical haven with all of the plants and flowers, which we loved. The room was clean and in okay shape.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
mosquitos, every night
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

THE PLACE TO BE

I have been to claires now 3x..it is peaceful and staff friendly and amazing..extraordinary breakfast

10/10 Excellent

viral, India

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

Lovely homestay kind of place

Very hospitable staff. They took a lot of pains to make us vegetarian food and made us feel at home. Chantel and Zodwa took good care of us and made us feel at home.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Atlanta

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

Absolutely Lovely

Lovely little bed & breakfast (& bar)!! Rooms & bathrooms were very nice and cozy. Very safe & excellent service!! Hope to stay here again

10/10 Excellent

Micael, Stockholm

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

A perfect place in Johannesburg

We had a really good stay on our last days in South Africa. It's a beautiful place and everyone was most helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Clayton, NYC

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

Great place to stay in Sandton area

Excellent stay at Claires of Sandton, Chantelle and staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Will stay again when in JHB.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

first class

We stayed twice at this hotel/lodge and our experience was first class.All of the staff are very helpful and the management again first class. The rooms were very good ,breakfast excellent,good parking and wifi, You are minutes from Sandton. I would stay again and would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Ann arbor mi usa

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

I couldn't have been happier with claires..extraor

This is my second stay at Claires. Both times I was so catered...felt like queen for a day. Lively setting with attention to details. Breakfast is sumptuous. I had much help with arranging tours and transport. Claire and her staff are wonderful people. This level of service and comfort is above most others. I plan to go back for another week.

10/10 Excellent

m j hollander, Cape Town

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

Sandton Gem with a surprise

Home away from home. And the breakfast- WOW

10/10 Excellent

razak, Accra

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

excellent

really enjoyed my stay ..its a very quite and good neighborhood...very beautiful and can go for a walk not too far from the city center .. ..and the workers at the hotel are very friendly the rooms are very clean and comfortable .and i really like the flowers..the food is very good and will love to visit again and again...

8/10 Good

Torsten, London

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

Nice B&B in/near Sandton

A very cozy and extremely well maintained and well presented small hotel / B&B in the Sandton area. We stayed for one night and spent a day relaxing by the lovely pool after enjoying a very good breakfast from an unusually generous menu. Definitely recommendable.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Ann Arbor, MI. ;USA

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

What a GLORIOUS PLACE...

This was my first trip to South Africa and I was a woman travelling alone. I emailed Chantal prior to my visit to arrange transportation, weather, and other things...REsponse was fast and complete.On arrival, I was greeted in the evening time and oriented to my room. Everything during my stay was OUTSTANDING and I am an experienced world traveller. Tours were arranged for me, breakfast was leisurely and delicious, and the rooms were lovely and very clean. All the grounds were just amazing and so very relaxing ....not to mention safe. The neighborhood was very nice and you could walk to some nice restaurants and stores. I would recommend Claire's to everyone and consider you fortunate if you stay there.

10/10 Excellent

OCP

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Philadelphia

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

Amazing

This is the most unusual yet great places I have ever stayed. When I first got there it is in a neighborhood so it seems like you are going to someone's house. Then after you go in it seems like a small apartment complex. Everything was amazing. The rooms are like small apartments with everything you would need. They are big and spacious. It is quiet and relaxing. The breakfast was amazing. I thought it was a small single owned B&B but the following day I saw a lot of staff and they each catered to your every need. I was very impressed by this hotel/B&B/guesthouse.

8/10 Good

Peter, Canada

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

Comfortable stay

Overall quality of the hotel is great, but surrounding traffic is horrific which makes getting around to major tourist sites a hassle.

10/10 Excellent

sulaiman, Saudi Arabia

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

Enjoy sleeping and eating

It is quite, people friendly, very clean, delcious free breakfast, flowers and green everywhere , fast free wifi

10/10 Excellent

Craig, New Zealand

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

Excellent Service

Very nice accommodation with very friendly and helpful staff. Room and ensuite were large, modern and clean.