check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. off the n1 road, this modern, all-suite hotel is 8. wifi is free. 9 km from roodepoort, and 16. 5 km from johannesburg city centre. there's also meeting and event space, as well as a free local shuttle service. amenities include a casual restaurant and an outdoor pool. the 2- and 3-bedroom apartment-style suites feature full kitchens, flat-screen tvs and washer/dryers, plus barbecue grills O.R. Tambo International Airport 42 min
Hector Pieterson Memorial (15 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Johannesburg Zoo (24 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Montecasino (16 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (18 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (15 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Neighbourgoods Market (21 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Emmarentia Dam (15 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Mandela's House (16 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Apartheid Museum (15 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Zoo Lake (22 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Gold Reef City Theme Park (17 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. SAB World of Beer (22 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Museum Africa (21 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. WeOriginate (23 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. |