Kensington Travel Guide

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Top hotels in Kensington

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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿5,300 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿5,300
฿6,095 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is ฿7,058 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿7,058
฿8,117 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Sandton Sun & Towers
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,509 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿3,509
฿4,035 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,634 reviews)
"Room smelled bad, the carpet was wet, and there was a burning smell emitting from the outlet behind the television."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,297 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,297
฿3,830 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,752 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿3,752
฿4,314 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The airport shuttle was great and the room was big and clean. We had minor issues with the tv not having any sound but like I said minor issue. The pool was busy when we were there and the pool towels were all used. The attendant who had to bring us new ones only brought us one and did not seem happy ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿4,032 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿4,032
฿4,637 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. ...
@Sandton Hotel
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Soweto

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.



Kensington Travel Guide