O.R. Tambo Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.
A person pushing a luggage cart in an airport terminal with a colorful striped wall in the background.
Two lions walking in a grassy savannah with sparse trees in the background.

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Top hotels in O.R. Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,716 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿3,716
฿4,274 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,626 reviews)
"What a disappointment. Having stayed at the Towers in town, we had reasonable expectations from this Southern Sun, but they were totally missed. Air conditioning needs to be on all day at max power and lowest temperature to have any effect on the temperature of the room. Rooms are nothing like the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
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 ฿5,530 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,530
฿6,359 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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
Metcourt Emperors Palace

Metcourt Emperors Palace

3 out of 5
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,482 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿3,482
฿4,004 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
8/10 Very good! (658 reviews)
"convenient location to the airport and emperors palace casino."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Metcourt Emperors Palace
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿12,846 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿12,846
฿16,678 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace

D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace

5 out of 5
64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿8,110 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿8,110
฿9,327 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace
Mondior Emperors Palace

Mondior Emperors Palace

4 out of 5
64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿4,833 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿4,833
฿5,558 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
7.8/10 Good! (334 reviews)
"This is meant to be a 4 star hotel and it probably was a few decades ago but now it is dated, tired and run down. The room (apparently a superior king room) was dark, small and stuffy. The air cond did not work properly so is was hot too! The bathroom was especially tired and smelled awful and the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Mondior Emperors Palace
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Where to stay in O.R. Tambo

Find the best O.R. Tambo 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.

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.

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.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by 4th Avenue Parkhurst or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.



O.R. Tambo Travel Guide