set 2 km from access to national route 1, this straightforward hotel between residences and countryside is 23 km from the sandton convention centre in the central business district, and 10 km from lory park zoo. modest, streamlined rooms feature flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. amenities include a casual restaurant, a low-key bar and an outdoor pool, plus an airy lobby lounge. upgraded rooms add minifridges and/or balconies. secured parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am O.R. Tambo International Airport 38 min
Lory Park Zoo (18 min) Zoo & bird sanctuary established in 2000, offering close-up encounters & owl & big cat feeding. Rietvleidam (28 min) Tranquil reservoir offering boating & fishing, with picnic facilities & wildlife viewing. Liliesleaf (19 min) Popular heritage site honoring the South African liberation movement, with guided tours & exhibits. Montecasino (22 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Modderfontein Reserve (25 min) Private 275-hectare park with wildlife & historic buildings, plus biking/hiking trails & an eatery. The Big Red Barn (23 min) Running, outdoor recreation, and trail running Bryanston Organic & Natural Market. (22 min) Eco-conscious market with various stalls offeringnorganic foods, plus natural goods & handicrafts. Bird Gardens (22 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Nizamiye Mosque (13 min) Jan Smuts House Museum (21 min) Rietvlei Nature Reserve (25 min) Wild game viewing & fishing are offered at this vast natural reserve with a yacht club house. Groenkloof Nature Reserve (19 min) Zebra, wildebeest & giraffe on a reserve made up of thicket & grasses, plus hiking & biking trails. The Big Red Barn (23 min) Running, outdoor recreation, and trail running Cambanos & Son (14 min) Fourways Farmers' Market (19 min) Open-air weekend market featuring live bands, gourmet foods stalls, cocktails & artisanal goods. |