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City Lodge Hotel Newtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Museum Africa, connected to a shopping center

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Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
View from room
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Carr & Miriam Makeba St, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
  • Museum Africa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mary Fitzgerald Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • SAB World of Beer
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

Johannesburg CBD stay.A stay at this Johannesburg CBD hotel places you steps from Museum Africa and within a 5-minute walk of Market Theatre. Mary Fitzgerald Square and Turbine Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum Africa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 18 min walk
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Theatre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Coffee - ‬17 min walk

About this property

City Lodge Hotel Newtown

3-star hotel near Museum Africa, connected to a shopping center
City Lodge Hotel Newtown offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly City Lodge Hotel Newtown. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Johannesburg hotel.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
City Lodge Hotel Newtown offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM - 10 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: ZAR 180 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480.00 per person (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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in February.
  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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City Lodge Hotel Newtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for get around Joburg. Really nice hotel with a very helpful staff. Would definitely stay here next time i'm visiting Joburg.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abdulhamid, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were nice and I was even able to check in early, fantastic after a long flight. The entrance is gated which is for safety and I saw lots of hotels like that, but it made me uncomfortable about the safety of the area, but then I was told that’s what Johannesburg is like.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dwight r.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a designed to meet the needs of the customer. The staff work very hard to make you comfortable. Breakfast was great. I always felt safe there. Unfortunately, the neighborhood is risky, and you can't just go exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with big and clean comfortable rooms. The restaurant is good too and it's next door to a shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel neighborhood was scary and poor safety.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and reasonable in Newton area.
Immaculate facility. Mall across street so we could leave the property and feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Noluthando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean, good shower but no wash cloths provided. Check in staff was excellent. Food was good at the restaurant but service was lacking. Server did not check on me the entire meal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Luvuyo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

HP

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Sherley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

NORMAN, Whittier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was constant noise coming from the apartment complex across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lehlohonolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Paulie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ande

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

neelandran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Was convenient and comfortable. staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

neelandran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Nice hotel, staff are friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Anne, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very modern and beautiful. It had that wow factor. Unfortunately, it was located in a difficult part of the city, so were advised not to venture out. Location is not great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Doug, Nicolaus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. They were very knowledgeable about the area and have great advice. I used the Park Station which can be a bit of an issue and the area is a bit sketchy after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security guys were fantastic, always keeping an eye on me outside the hotel at the adjacent mall area. The manager Thuli was also helpful and genuinely interested in her guests getting the most from their stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Service was absolutely breathtaking ,the place is clean and have a sense of calmness to it.Their staff are friendly and always check on their guests. I always have an awesome safe stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019