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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
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
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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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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Double Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • ‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 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 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and luggage storage
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

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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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Reviews

City Lodge Hotel Newtown Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abdulhamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gifty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the room services
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with big and clean comfortable rooms. The restaurant is good too and it's next door to a shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for get around Joburg. Really nice hotel with a very helpful staff. Would definitely stay here next time i'm visiting Joburg.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dwight r.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a designed to meet the needs of the customer. The staff work very hard to make you comfortable. Breakfast was great. I always felt safe there. Unfortunately, the neighborhood is risky, and you can't just go exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and reasonable in Newton area.

Immaculate facility. Mall across street so we could leave the property and feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant

We have a store at Newtown Junction which is adjacent to this new City Lodge Hotel. It couldn't be more convenient! Hotel staff were pleasant, efficient and welcoming. The bedroom was more than adequate - great shower! I would definitely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Noluthando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean, good shower but no wash cloths provided. Check in staff was excellent. Food was good at the restaurant but service was lacking. Server did not check on me the entire meal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

NORMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was constant noise coming from the apartment complex across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the staff was courteous. The food at the restaurant was very tasty. The restaurant did not always have everything on the menu. Later I figured out it is likely due to resource management. For instance 3 out of the 4 days we were there they didnt have drip coffee. This is likely because there were hardly any guests so they dont make a pot of coffee. However on a day they had an influx of guests, it magically appeared. Some basic items luke tuna sandwiches was not available though it on the menu. With minor adjustments they can guest experience better. We also pai cash for our meals. However when checking out, they gave us bills for 2 meals to be paid. We had to get restaurant staff come and verify that we in fact always paid cash. My adviceto guests would be to maintain your own copy of paid receipts if paying with cash. If you are using hotel approved taxi services, be aware that they change rates based on which staff member quotes you the price.. though the overall service was good at the hotel, i was disappointed with this inconsistentancy and felt we were being taken advantage of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AI

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good clean & convenient yet secure
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

clive f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Pinto Nunes

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Veldig bra hotell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DELANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ramananarivo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were nice and I was even able to check in early, fantastic after a long flight. The entrance is gated which is for safety and I saw lots of hotels like that, but it made me uncomfortable about the safety of the area, but then I was told that’s what Johannesburg is like.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolai

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaque Araujo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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