With Sandton City Mall reachable in 9 km, The Afropolitan provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. The Afropolitan offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with garden views. The accommodation features a children's playground and a barbecue. Gautrain Sandton Station is 9.2 km from The Afropolitan, while Montecasino is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International, 21 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Johannesburg
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of The Afropolitan

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Laptop
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • 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).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Swahili
  • Zulu

House rules

The Afropolitan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 09:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 85. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 9 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

6 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

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

When booking 2 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform The Afropolitan 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.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Afropolitan

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

  • The Afropolitan is 8.7 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Afropolitan is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Afropolitan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Swimming Pool
    • Entertainment staff
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives

  • The Afropolitan has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at The Afropolitan include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Suite