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Road Lodge Southgate

1.0 star property
Hotel near Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg

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Free self parking
Reception
Garden
Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Columbine Avenue and Golden Highway, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2082
  • Southgate Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Expo Centre Johannesburg
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Johannesburg South stay.A stay at this Johannesburg South hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Southgate Mall and 3 miles (5 km) of Expo Centre Johannesburg. Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Expo Centre Johannesburg - 4 min drive
  • Apartheid Museum - 5 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Theme Park - 5 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 6 min drive
  • First National Bank Stadium - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tinties Pub and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Southgate

Hotel near Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Road Lodge Southgate. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hotel.

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Road Lodge Southgate offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 and service animals are not allowed at Road Lodge Southgate

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Southgate Road Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Road Lodge Southgate to the airport?

Road Lodge Southgate is 22.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Road Lodge Southgate?

As of Mar 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Southgate on Mar 4, 2025 start from $40.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Road Lodge Southgate have an airport shuttle?

Road Lodge Southgate offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 450.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Road Lodge Southgate offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Road Lodge Southgate, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 85 per person.

Is there a casino at Road Lodge Southgate?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gold Reef City Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge Southgate?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Road Lodge Southgate?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Road Lodge Southgate have a pool?

Road Lodge Southgate features an outdoor pool.

Does Road Lodge Southgate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Road Lodge Southgate to downtown Johannesburg?

Road Lodge Southgate is 6.2 mi away from Johannesburg.

Road Lodge Southgate Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 207 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jadon

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickash

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hlezi

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hlezi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lungile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a nice place, the service was great and the staff very helpful, we enjoyed our stay will definitely go back though there was a lot of noise from corridor. But its good place very clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Reagen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Road Lodge South gate
The Road Lodge had no record of my booking and after 20 minutes reloaded my booking. I am not sure who's fault this is? The room was fine and the staff very polite. There was a shortage of staff in the kitchen which resulted in waiting time of 90 minutes for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overnight stay for Jhb Ride 94.7
Restaurant was under staffed. Orders was delayed too long. Rooms are clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Tebogo

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I feel like they can improve on some few things like dining the stuff shouldn't wait for the food on the buffet to run out before they refill it and they should regularly check whats missing on the buffet Reception stuff should respond in time for requests
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leandro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noluthando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday night
Everything was on point.my hubby was happy for his birthday suprise
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Boys

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kumaren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No further comments.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xolani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Nwabisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mduduzi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023