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City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

3.0 star property

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A pool area with a circular deck, outdoor seating, and a covered section.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a building with large windows in the background.
A modern reception area with a curved counter, potted plants, and a cityscape mural on the wall.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a landscaped area with plants.
A buffet with various food items and a fruit display.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $103
$89 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Explore the area

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Sandvale Road, Johannesburg Airport, Edenvale, Gauteng, 1600
  • Place, International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Glendower Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edenvale

Located in Edenvale, City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road is in the business district, a 5-minute drive from Kempton Park Golf Club and 6 minutes from Festival Mall. .This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Nelson Mandela Square.

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Glendower Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Gillooly's Farm - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 9 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 33 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maharaja Indian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Deck Pub & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mochachos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peri Peri - ‬2 min drive

About this property

City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road offers 219 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 219 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Hop aboard the shuttle (surcharge) and get to the casino or shopping center in no time.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours and a train station pick-up service.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 165 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental relationship (birth certificate) upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 81 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property class

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

Property is also known as

City Lodge Barbara
City Lodge Barbara Hotel
City Lodge Barbara Hotel Johannesburg Airport Road
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport Barbara Road
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport Barbara Road Hotel
City Lodge Barbara Road Hotel
City Lodge Barbara Road
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Hotel
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Edenvale
City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Hotel Edenvale

City Lodge Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 285 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a bit expensive but good service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mufaro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and always willing to help. Breakfast has really good choices. The food is delicious also when eating from the lunch/dinner menu. The hotel has a modern interior and lovely seating area near the pool to relax. Location was perfect and central for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mufaro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stay was very good. Renovated rooms are very nice, clean. Gym is still terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic hotel 5 mins ride from Airport

It's a very basic hotel for a stay near to airport, that's all, don't expect much given the price as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my favorite place to stay for business in Joberg.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

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

Lekker

Always a great stay and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel with a very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with relaxing atmosphere. Nice outdoor area and pool. Staff were friendly highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicolaas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live that there was no problem with my stay and they made us feel like home away from home. I booked the hotel room for the week we stayed there and requested a later check out and it was not a problem I will use them again forsure
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

hideki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and the staff is friendly and well-trained.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average Hotel

Average hotel but conveniently situated near the airport. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time using and it was delightful. It needs a taxi or an Uber but once you are there it wonderful. There does appear to be some renovations going on, but it did not affect our one night stop. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mamma

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

Good stay

It was a Good stay / clean just wish thy could work better on their menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Convenience and comfort

Very convenient to the airport. Transfers were efficient and friendly. Restaurant meals were delicious. Can recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Can do with more options at the gym
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
8
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are clean and comfortable… food horrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean hotel with a friendly and capable staff. As a business hotel, I wish they had more electrical outlets and at least one usb port
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Goabaone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good wifi connectivity.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Or Tambo Airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simply and easy to use
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy

Enjoyed our stay room very comfortable reception very friendly Only complaint was the breakfast was cold and at the price was a complete disaster
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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