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Reviews of City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg

Cnr Carr & Mariam Makeba Streets, Newtown , 2132 Johannesburg, South Africa

#39 of 157 hotels in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 607 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Very nice hotel, food staff, accommodations, all great -
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is very minor, but it would have been lovely to have a coffee machine that makes, different specialty coffees lattes, cappuccino, etc.

    The location was excellent, within walking distance to three museums and a mall, just across the street. We felt quite safe during the daytime and like other prudent travelers were inside by dark. The Africa Museum and the Workers Museum, as well as the Bio-Science Museum are only a 10–15-minute walk. Fitzgerald Square is just across from the Africa Museum and there is a theater at the other end of the entrance to the mall. The breakfast was quite satisfactory, a very nice buffet, with fresh cut fruit, cereals, eggs cooked to order, several types of sausage, bacon, a nice assortment of breads, pastry, apples, oranges, bananas and deli-sliced meat, cheese, olives etc. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Ronald, the daytime front desk manager, called Bolt several times for us, because my app was not working. Blessing from security made sure we had directions to the museums and could find out way back to the hotel. It was cool for the outdoor patio, but it is a nice private location with a small pool that would certainly be inviting on a hot day!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay serve for the noisy nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were booked with students and they were noisy, even I the middle of the night

    I didn't have breakfast, was a bit expensive

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful and safe location now how away from home

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Thanks so much for such a great stay! It was the basis of a great visit to Johannesburg.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The continental breakfast on offer wasn't the best we've had. One of the rooms we stayed in had a dirty carpet (the other room was spotless though). There was a sliding glass door between the bathroom and the bedroom, which some might not like.

    The best part about our stay was the exceptionally accommodating, helpful, and welcoming team! They changed our room with no charge when we arrived early in the morning for an early checkin. We subsequently returned for a subsequent stay, and there was a neighborhood-wide power grid issue that led to the hotel's hot water being down. The hotel staff kindly refunded us for 50% of the night with no hot water and offered to book us at a sister hotel or arrange for us to shower there. They really went above and beyond to help us. We also really liked the location. Although parts of downtown Johannesburg are quite down-and-out, the hotel is in an oasis where it is safe and comfortable to walk around a small pedestrian district, shop, attend a performance or go to a museum, or just look at the amazing street art. It was also central to take Ubers elsewhere in the city. Room was modern, comfortable, spacious, and quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    The hotel was very convenient for my travelling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communicate better.

    I was expecting breakfast apparently the amount did not cover that, that inconvenienced my plans.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Great value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My issue with the location is that it's located just next to a very dodgy nabourhood making it difficult to navigate to the nearest garage.

    Very nice place indeed. I really loved everything about it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Dining area, beautiful rooms and the staff 10/10 👌🏼

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Friendly area, welcoming staff. Clean rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The area, and it was always clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    A great stay. The Hotel is very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Better using uber or ask (and insist) to reception to call an uber for you, do not use "tour taxi" situated out of the hotel and sometimes adviced from the staff of the hotel, because even if drivers are kind and cars clean, the rate is around 10 times the price.

    The hotel offers an high standard bar and restaurant. The room was comfprtable and clean and the staff very gentle. The place is situated not far from the center.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is centrally located with easy access to a mall. The Staff is friendly and professional. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and well kept. Bravo!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For such a comfortable place it would be good to have breakfast as part of the booking considering how much I paid

    The reception was exceptional and there was comfort in the room. The view of the city was also good and the hotel is situated next to a mall.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    I had the breakfast and it was delicious, we enjoyed ourselves. The location is also perfect, near a mall. Would recommend booking here. I've booked twice already and I'm coming back soon

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes i need breakfast in bed

    Delicious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Receiving a welcome message and fruit, just made my day - thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Aircon a bit challenging to work otherwise everything was ok

    I never had breakfast on this occasion, when travelling privately R215 is a bit steep!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room without a mini fridge,fewer TV channels.

    Everything,from the reception with very friendly staffs,the room, restaurant, the free gym . everything was perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional place. Best Velue for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best representation of Velue for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Great staff and very good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    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 !

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Best comfortable and relaxing stay I had.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    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.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn't have a bedside socket and limited TV channels.

    Great environment, the staff were very friendly and the room was very spacious. The pool was very clean. Beautiful place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    8.0
    Clean. Safe. Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because I booked a Smoking room, I expected atleast a balcony for everytime we needed to smoke. Smoking rooms should ideally have a balcony. Air conditioner was also not working

    Clean, safe, very quiet. Easily accessible.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Overall my stay was great. Great staff and facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Amazing staff and comfortable rooms.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was amazing, the quality of the hotel was great and it was close to where we worked. Thank you very much for giving us a great experience.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No extractor fan in bathroom.

    Cleanliness and fresh smell.

    Stayed in January 2024

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