Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, bar and tour desk, Journey’s Inn Africa is conveniently located only 3 km from Festival Shopping Centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the guest house. The rooms offer garden views and include a satellite TV and a private bathroom. All rooms are serviced daily. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or in the shared lounge area. Journey’s Inn is situated only 1 km from Living Waters Golf Driving Range and 5 km from Kempton Park Golf Club. O.R. Tambo International Airport is a 15-minute drive away and the Johannesburg city centre is 30 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kempton Park
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  • Nape
    South Africa South Africa
    The lady that received us was super friendly and the place met our expectation
  • Lerm
    South Africa South Africa
    Delighted by the refreshing room scent upon arrival. Immaculate cleanliness throughout. The guesthouse is well-equipped with all essentials. Had a good experience there.
  • Mervin
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, neat and clean, very welcoming and accommodating by owner.

Managed by Laurence Marks

Company review score: 8.9Based on 81 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We, Laurence & Alida Marks have been involved in the tourism & hospitality industry since 1996. We own and personally managed Journey's Inn Africa. We believe our success at the lodge even through difficult times can be credited to good management, our hardworking & competent staff, as well as offering our guests year after year excellent services and good, clean & comfortable 3 star facilities. Our main priority from the beginning was to offer our guests the best value for money overnight accommodation available in our area.

Property information

Journey's Inn Africa is a charming little rustic farmhouse style lodge surrounded by beautiful gardens. We have 9 comfortable en-suite rooms including 3 family rooms. All the rooms have private entrances that lead into our pristine grounds. The lodge is situated in a safe gated community in the quaint upmarket suburb of Glen Marais - Kempton Park, which is conveniently located and in close proximity to Johannesburg’s O R Tambo International Airport, Emperors Palace Casino, Harvest Place Mall, East Rand Mall, Arwyp Private Hospital and Serengeti Signature Golf Course, as well as numerous excellent restaurants that are within a safe walking distance.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in an up-market, quaint & safe suburb of Kempton Park - Johannesburg which is situated near O R Tambo International Airport. Other services & attractions on our doorstep are: *GAUTRAIN Bus stop ◦Numerous excellent restaurants ◦Various SPA Facilities ◦Emperors Palace Casino ◦Golf Courses (Serengeti, Kempton Park, Benoni Lake, Benoni Country Club, Irene Country Club) *Shopping Malls ◦Golf Driving Range

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, arrivals after 21h30 will only be permitted if arranged with the property prior to arrival.

Please inform Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge

  • Check-in at Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge is 2 miles from the centre of Kempton Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Journey's Inn Africa Airport Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double