Woodmead Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

Gold Reef City Casino

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

Things to do

Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

£75
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

£103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

£143
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

£93
per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
All inclusive - 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

£870
per adult
All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

£58
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
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Top hotels in Woodmead

Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG

3 out of 5
Woodmead North Office Park, 54 Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is £49 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£49
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City ...
7.8/10 Good! (231 reviews)
"Customer service was great. Free printing and scanning at the oddest of hours was a cut above the rest in meeting customer needs. Friendly and courteous staff. Good meals. Minor suggestion. The square pin socket behind the couch in the room was unreachable but needed. Consider making the couch moveable ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £103 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£103
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,709 reviews)
"If you need a place to stay at the airport, this is a great option. It’s cheap but good value for money"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £71 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£71
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel can look at having shuttle transport for late night flights also (between last shuttle and the first shuttle). . Rest everything is very good !"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"The room we were given was on the 9th floor. We ask for another room higher up & they upgraded us with no extra cost. The room was beautiful with a wraparound balcony on the 19th floor. Need less to say we were very satisfied with our accommodation plus the staff were very friendly & accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is £54 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£54
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (657 reviews)
Value and comfort near airport
"Comfortable stay when you're staying overnight for your connection via JNB airport, free shuttle and breakfast makes it a comfortable place to sleep and recharge"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £82 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£82
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Woodmead

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Bryanston

Visitors to Bryanston enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market is worth a stop.

Bryanston
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Fourways

Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fourways
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
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Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Sandton
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Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

Midrand
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Melrose

Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.

Melrose

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