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City Lodge Hotel Newtown

3.0 star property
Hotel connected to a shopping center in Johannesburg with free parking

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Meeting facility
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
City Lodge Hotel Newtown places visitors in Johannesburg's cultural district. Guests enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar and walk to the Market Theatre. The hotel offers high-speed WiFi, a peaceful garden for relaxation, and convenient dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Johannesburg CBD neighborhood, City Lodge Hotel Newtown is connected to a shopping center. Market Theatre and SAB World of Beer are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Nelson Mandela Bridge and Mary Fitzgerald Square. Turbine Hall and Ferreira's Mine are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Cnr Carr & Miriam Makeba St, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001

What's nearby

  • Museum Africa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mary Fitzgerald Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Witwatersrand - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 18 min walk
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪AND - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

City Lodge Hotel Newtown

Hotel near Museum Africa
Located close to Market Theatre and Mary Fitzgerald Square, City Lodge Hotel Newtown provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 148 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480.00 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from November to February
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does City Lodge Hotel Newtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is City Lodge Hotel Newtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at City Lodge Hotel Newtown?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Lodge Hotel Newtown?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Lodge Hotel Newtown?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does City Lodge Hotel Newtown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–10 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 480.00 per person applies.

Where is City Lodge Hotel Newtown located?

Located in Johannesburg CBD, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museum Africa, Market Theatre, and Mary Fitzgerald Square. Turbine Hall and SAB World of Beer are also within 10 minutes. Johannesburg Park Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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