8.5

640 reviews

City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

Corner Carr And Miriam Makeba Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

Welcome to the City Lodge Newtown, where comfort meets the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg! Situated just 0.7mi from the city center, this vibrant hotel is your perfect gateway to explore the heart of South Africa’s largest city. With rates starting at an enticing $48, you’ll find yourself in a gem of a location on Corner Carr and Miriam Makeba Street, surrounded by rich culture and quick access to lively urban life.

Dive into relaxation at our outdoor swimming pool, or work up a sweat at our fitness center, all while enjoying complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Fuel your adventures at our on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar after a day of exploring. Plus, pleased guests have rated us highly with reviews pushing 640, so you can trust that each moment spent here will be memorable. Need to get to the city or the airport? We’ve got your shuttle needs covered (for an extra charge).

At City Lodge Newtown, we value your comfort. Each of our tastefully designed rooms offers air conditioning, soundproofing, and a terrace for that early morning coffee or late-night star gazing. Whether you’re here for an adults-only retreat or sprucing up work with our business center and meeting facilities, we've got you taken care of. Our welcoming 24-hour front desk team is here to cater to your every need, making your stay one for the books!

As you step outside the City Lodge Newtown, the vibrant pulse of Johannesburg awaits you! Kickstart your day with a stroll to the nearby markets or galleries, where you can immerse yourself in the local art and culture. The city is bathed in a lively atmosphere, making it a delightful playground for explorers. Adventure seekers can take a short drive to experience thrilling attractions like the Apartheid Museum or Maboneng Precinct, both just a stone's throw away.

At the end of a fun-filled day, come back and treat yourself to a delicious family meal at our on-site Café, where friendly chatter fills the air and the aroma of local cuisine wafts through. Whether you choose to dive into a scrumptious burger or savor traditional South African dishes, you're in for a culinary treat! After dinner, the bar beckons with its cozy ambiance—a perfect spot to unwind with a refreshing drink and share stories about your day's adventures. Let the laughter linger as you sip on your favorite cocktail before heading to your restful retreat.

And speaking of rest, the comfort of our meticulously designed rooms guarantees a perfect night’s sleep. With air conditioning to keep you cool on those warm Johannesburg nights, crisp linens, and soundproofing to ensure tranquility, you’ll be dreaming in no time! Whether you choose a Double Room with a queen-size bed or a spacious option to accommodate the whole family, each space is tailored to make you feel right at home. So, get ready to create memories at City Lodge Newtown—your perfect home base amid the vibrant city life of Johannesburg!

Closest airports

O.R. Tambo International Airport

13.4mi

Lanseria International Airport

19.3mi

Wonderboom Airport

39.6mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

Twin Room - Non-Smoking in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

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Double, Double/Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Smoking not allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Enjoy a cozy stay in our spacious non-smoking Twin Room, featuring 2 twin beds and 215 sqft of space. Take advantage of the air conditioning and private bathroom, all located on upper floors accessible by elevator.

Twin Room - Smoking in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

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Room - 2 Twin, Smoking Allowed

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Smoking allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Our Twin Room - Smoking is a spacious 323 sqft accommodation with 2 twin beds and a private bathroom. Enjoy air conditioning and easy access with elevator to upper floors.

Double Room - Disability Access in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience a spacious 215 sqft Double Room with disability access, featuring a comfortable Queen size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Accessible by elevator, this non-smoking room accommodates 2 adults.

Double Room - Smoking in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

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Queen Room, Smoking Allowed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Smoking allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Welcome to our spacious Double Room, featuring a queen-sized bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and a lovely balcony. Enjoy your stay with air conditioning and easy access via elevator to the upper floors.

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Room - 1 Queen, Smoking Allowed

215 sqft

Smoking allowed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Queen

215 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with pool views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room - Smoking in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

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Double Room, Smoking Allowed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Smoking allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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x6

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Double Room - Non-Smoking  in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Smoking not allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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x3

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Double Room, Sofa

1 Sofa Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Room - 2 Twin

1 Twin Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Standard Connecting, Accessible

Smoking not allowed

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Standard Connecting

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

8.5

640 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Neal

9.1

July 2022

The manager Bongani is excellent. First he resolved a billing issue (the initial charge was higher than Booking.com's price), then he contacted the manager of the tour we took the next morning - confirmed our tour reservation and the hotel address, then I emailed Bongani the tour's pdf and he printed it. Excellent service .

The hotel MUST warn visitors to take transportation directly to the hotel. We were lucky we didn't do my initial intention: land in the evening at JXB then take train to the nearby station and walk to hotel. Our belongings certainly wouldn't have reached the hotel and we may not have either.

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Nomasomi

10

May 2023

The attitude of the staff they are so kind. The neatness inside. The location of the hotel, next to the mall.

Breakfast is not exactly Buffet. The entrance for pedestrians

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Yasmine

8.2

February 2024

The staff is friendly, professional and very helpful. The place is clean, food nice and facilities very good. At first location looks intimidating but I soon warmed up to it. I would advise the local walking tour, Nikki jazz club/ café and definitely the Museum of Africa just around the corner. Being in the “middle” of things makes a big difference. Very good value for money . Will come back !

Breakfast should be included and be a bit “richer” ( more variety like the City Lodge in Cape Town)

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Josias

10

February 2023

The clean rooms with excellent A/C, the good location, the polite and helpful staff. Even the breakfast food was nice and plenteous, and I could see that they were trying to get me to enjoy my stay. Overall, I had a fantastic experience during my stay and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfortable and enjoyable accommodation in the Central Business District of Johannesburg.

Practically nothing... I arrived a bit after the earliest time for check-in, so I ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a room. Also, the room, though having a spacious bathroom, had a shower instead of a bathtub.

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Megan

9.1

February 2024

The hotel is very stylish and well decorated. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We were allowed to order food to our room. I was ons crutches during the stay and while waiting for an uber the security brought me a chair to sit on while waiting. Even with crutches to hotel was very accesible and I had no trouble moving around or doing what I needed to.

The area around the property may not be hreat. Honestly ot was not bad and the security is excellent. I really felt safe the entire stay.

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Morga

9.1

February 2023

I stayed for 3 nights and was only there after 17h00 due to commitments during the day .I only had supper there at nights . I must compliment the chef on all 3 nights stays. The first Night My wife and I tasted your burgers which was out of this world.. That is genuinely a gourmet burger. Out of this world.. recommend it to anyone. I am hoping its the same quality at the city lodgers here in PE, so that I can eat there when going out to eat, instead of an overpriced restaurant The second night we choose the ribs with salad chips.. .Taste out of this world. and soft . It melted in the mouth ..WOW. The ribs was nicely cut up ,which allowed me to jump in and eat straight away. Real value for money The 3rd and final nigh (Sunday) . we ordered the chicken pizza(think it was th Tikka). Topping was so thick you would think you have a pie.. full of chicken and cheese .. For 110.00 definitely a bargain.. Two of us could not even complete it and I am a Pizza lover.. Please send out your chefs to PE so that they can train the chefs this side. Lastly The barman Whose name was Jacob gave me excellent service.. He even brought our meals up to the room for me.. where we were supposed to collect it.. Special Thanks to him Lastly ..although the area is suspect.. Lost of people hanging outside around ..which can be scary for a young family.. The place itself and security is superb.. Would rate it a 4 star plus experience for me Morga Moodaley

Just the surroundings outside by the station People loitering around Area where its located .. But it was okay for me as i wanted to be near Witwatersrand for my daughters residence...

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Lindokuhle

10

June 2022

I liked everything about about the hotel. The room was clean and smelling good. The bed was very comfortable.

The water in the shower was spilling everywhere and the was no mop to wipe so I had to use towels.

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Sarah

8.2

July 2023

The room was large and the bed was very comfortable. There was 24h reception with an ability to get an aiport transfer. The breakfast had a good selection (fruits, yogourt, muesli, eggs, toast, etc.)

It wasn't a very good location because there was nothing to visit around. There was a large group of students coming at the same time as me, which created delays for breakfast.

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Thokozani

10

February 2024

Staff was very friendly and efficient. The rooms were spotlessly clean. Security staff were on top of the game. Though I didn’t eat breakfast but I did go to buy food, and I was happy with the service and the quality of food they sell.

I have absolutely nothing I can point out that I didn’t like.

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William

9.1

January 2023

We were 3 mature rugby supporters on a trip to Johannesburg to watch a rugby match. The hospitality of the staffs was marvellous. Besides friendly staff and nice location, we appreciated the peace and quiet. Near the shopping mall, security made sure that we were safe. The breakfast was very good with a great selection of food. The food in the restaurant was excellent, from snacks to the main menu. Thank you for making our stay a very enjoyable one.

Nothing.

Points of Interest Around City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

Attractions

Newtown

0.2mi

Workers' Museum

0.3mi

SAB World of Beer

0.3mi

Carlton Centre

0.9mi

Constitution Hill

1mi

Hillbrow Tower

1.4mi

Johannesburg Zoo

2.4mi

Apartheid Museum

3mi

Mandela House

8.1mi

Liliesleaf

10.9mi

Soweto

11.6mi

Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve

20.7mi

Cradle of Humankind

25.1mi

Aha Lesedi Cultural Village

26.7mi

Voortrekker Monument

30.3mi

Restaurants

#Cafe

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

What are the check-in and check-out times at City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg?

Guests at City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg can check in starting from 02:00 PM and need to check out by 11:00 AM.

Does City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg provide free parking options?

Yes, City Lodge Newtown in Johannesburg offers free private on-site parking, and no reservation is required.

What are the rates at City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg?

City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg offers accommodations starting at $48. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What types of rooms does City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg offer?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Twin Rooms with both smoking and non-smoking options and Double Rooms in smoking and non-smoking choices. The Twin Room can accommodate two adults and offers both twin and double bed options, while the Double Room can also accommodate two adults and comes with a queen size bed. The room sizes range from 215 sqft to 323 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg?

Guests can enjoy various leisure amenities at City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, perfect for all ages and available all season. The hotel also features a restaurant, #Cafe, providing a family-friendly ambiance. For those looking to stay active, there's a fitness center on site. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the hotel's terrace and garden for a peaceful and serene setting. Parking is available on-site, and free toiletries are provided for added convenience. The 24-hour front desk and shuttle service ensure a hassle-free stay. Furthermore, the air-conditioned, soundproof rooms offer a comfortable retreat. With these amenities, guests will have a delightful and enjoyable stay, whether they choose to relax by the pool, explore the restaurant, or unwind in the tranquil outdoor spaces available to them.

Does City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg have a pool for guests?

The hotel has an outdoor pool available throughout the year with no age restrictions, suitable for all ages.

Does City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg feature its own restaurants?

The hotel has a restaurant called #Cafe on site, which offers a family-friendly ambiance. Therefore, there is a restaurant available at the hotel.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg. However, they do accept credit cards such as Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and UnionPay.