there's a business centre and event space. set in an art deco building dating from 1932, this relaxed hotel in a park-like setting is 6 km from klipriviersberg nature reserve, 13 km from gold reef city amusement park and 12 km from nasrec train station. parking and breakfast are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded rooms and suites add balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. amenities include a bbq area, a restaurant and a bar, as well as an outdoor pool, a courtyard and a chapel. bright and airy rooms with a warm vibe have wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. room service is available O.R. Tambo International Airport 41 min
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (25 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (21 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Johannesburg Zoo (19 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Mandela's House (24 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Hector Pieterson Memorial (24 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Zoo Lake (22 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Apartheid Museum (13 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. SAB World of Beer (19 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Museum Africa (17 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (19 min) Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. Ponte City Apartments (22 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (8 min) Trails wind through this grassland reserve, home to zebra, birdlife & ruins from the Stone Age. WeOriginate (20 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Neighbourgoods Market (17 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Gold Reef City Theme Park (13 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. |