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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg, South Africa makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Johannesburg, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Johannesburg. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Johannesburg offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Johannesburg, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $572 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Johannesburg
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 36 Saxon Road, Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa has great rooms from $572 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.9 km from the city center, visitors will especially love breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton Johannesburg

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Johannesburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton Johannesburg which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Corner Rivonia Road and Daisy Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.8 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Four Seasons Hotel WestCliff

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $340 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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We found Four Seasons Hotel WestCliff to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $340. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.12 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 67 Jan Smuts Avenue. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 6 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Johannesburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $68, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, at Whitely Street; Melrose Arch Precinct; Melrose Arch provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa. It's located just 7.7 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Cherry Tree Cottage B&B Linden

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Cherry Tree Cottage B&B Linden has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a water park, scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $30 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 57 Ninth Street Linden. Furthermore, it also offers golf, an indoor pool, bowling, free parking, and horse riding, which is nice for visitors. Just 10.9 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The water slides are especially fun! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $59, and it's located at 14th Street, Noordwyk Ext 20. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 27.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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House on York

Guest House with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Johannesburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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A cool place is House on York because it has great rooms that start at $42. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 7 York Street Kensington South. Only 2.5 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room at this fun hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Thaba Eco Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Johannesburg
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Thaba Eco Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $103 (before taxes). It's located at 46 Impala Road, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 12.4 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Palazzo Montecasino Hotel Johannesburg

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Johannesburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Montecasino Boulevard, The Palazzo Montecasino Hotel Johannesburg has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 20.8 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Villa Simonne

Guest House with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Johannesburg
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Villa Simonne which has nice rooms starting at $74. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 16 West Street Lower Houghton. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 4.5 km from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kempton Park, Centurion, Edenvale, and Magaliesburg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Johannesburg, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Johannesburg, Best Cheap Hotels in Johannesburg, Best Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Johannesburg, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Johannesburg, Best Hotels for One Week in Johannesburg, Best Hotels for One Night in Johannesburg, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Johannesburg, Best Adults Only Hotels in Johannesburg, or Best Business Hotels in Johannesburg.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$71

After analyzing 147 weekend trip hotels in Johannesburg, South Africa, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $71. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Johannesburg.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $153
  • 4-star hotels: $61
  • 3-star hotels: $48


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