Title: ECOTEL Southgate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse in Johannesburg with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/980b2123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/16ae0609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/aaf28be6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/c7248393.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/212fde90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies ECOTEL Southgate in Johannesburg South offers a quiet escape with a garden and sunny terrace. Guests can relax by the pool, use WiFi in common areas, and enjoy an English breakfast. The property also has barbecue facilities and helpful staff. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Pool - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=19266684&PinnedHotelID=19266684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Family Room, Ensuite | Bathroom shower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/5d8bbac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Private bathroom Wardrobe Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19266700/19266684/d4d7d7d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Private bathroom Wardrobe Desk Daily housekeeping - 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[Visit our Johannesburg travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg.dx6051471) [View more Guest houses in Johannesburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Guest-Houses.d6051471-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-26.27197%2C27.97403&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lhkgnHDTAKYIepNXyONGrPxcrmc=) 12 Main Street, Meredale, Southgate, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2091 ### What's nearby - Expo Centre Johannesburg - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Gold Reef City Casino - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles - Apartheid Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles - Gold Reef City Theme Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles - First National Bank Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles ### Getting around - Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive - Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ocean Basket - ‬15 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk ## About this property ### ECOTEL Southgate Guest house near Gold Reef City Casino ECOTEL Southgate provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - English breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk - Barbecues Room features All guestrooms at ECOTEL Southgate boast comforts such as sound-insulated walls and room service. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109087000/109086986/ed015ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glenada Hotel Johannesburg South - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=109086986&PinnedHotelID=109086986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31480000/31471600/31471574/81f18a03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lido Hotel Johannesburg South - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.2 Good 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=31471574&PinnedHotelID=31471574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 69.95 per person ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - Wheelchair accessibility ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Room service ### More - Desk - Heating - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 69.95 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a 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 only accepts cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse Johannesburg South ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse ECOTEL Southgate Johannesburg South ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse ECOTEL Southgate Johannesburg South ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse Johannesburg South ## Frequently asked questions ### Does ECOTEL Southgate have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is ECOTEL Southgate pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at ECOTEL Southgate? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at ECOTEL Southgate? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at ECOTEL Southgate? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is ECOTEL Southgate located? > Located in Johannesburg South, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Southgate Mall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Expo Centre Johannesburg and Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and First National Bank Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ECOTEL Southgate Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### thando 5 Dec 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not good at all I paid online as I seen the hotel advertised then while I was done paid,I got an email saying my payment is being approved, I went there by the hotel they told me I never paid though I showed them that after paying I received am email approving my payment they keep on saying we need to confirm While they were busy confirming I don't know where,I was standing at the reception for 2 hours en I was tired I wanted to sleep Advising people not to pay online that ecotel hotel about me,I will never go back to spend my nyt at that hotel ##### thando Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Angelinah 4 Jan 2021 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cleanliness was the problem ##### Angelinah Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leon 16 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### leon Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Zamafuze 10 Nov 2020 ##### Zamafuze Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica 25 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A weekend to remember. My stay was excellent and the lady at reception was very friendly and welcoming, the only suggestion I have is the prking it just need a shelter to protect our cars from the weather conditions. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EBB5CBA7F88F4CD45BE9B0532A8D6F9A71E3A20B1603636752831.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8117185B5CF0F901C42E12141967D72E32EE35841603636752881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Veronica Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The welcoming staff and great price was a refreshing experience ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020