The Best Hotels Closest to Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve in Johannesburg - 2026 Updated Prices

Zebras in a natural habitat with a tree branch in the foreground.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve hotels

A courtyard with a large tree, a fountain, and a building with a balcony.

A room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.

A swimming pool surrounded by a stone wall, with palm trees and a hilly landscape in the background.

A building with a large glass facade, a stone wall, and a grassy lawn.

1. The Cradle Rest

2.7 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Lawrence

฿1,940

฿2,231 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A waterfront hotel with multiple dining areas, a pool with fountains, and a mountain backdrop.

A nighttime view of a hotel with a pool area featuring multiple fountains.

A modern restaurant with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a bar area.

A spacious lobby with a pool area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

2. Silverstar Hotel

10.6 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Dr Jean-Pierre

฿4,327

฿5,019 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden reception desk, a round table with a vase, and a black patterned sofa.

A swimming pool surrounded by outdoor furniture and greenery.

An outdoor patio area with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A hotel room with a tufted headboard, a bedside lamp, a dining table with chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. Black Eagle Hotel & Spa

15.3 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Darin

฿3,229

฿3,713 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck and a stone building in the background.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed brick walls.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a wooden porch and a large glass door.

4. Afrique Boutique Hotel Ruimsig

12.4 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Tamara

฿3,042

฿4,676 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A covered corridor with a tiled floor leading to a set of stairs and doors.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and water bottles.

A row of hotel rooms with red-tiled roofs, outdoor umbrellas, and a view of a hillside.

5. Usambara lodge

8.6 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Portia

฿2,884

฿3,316 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious room with wooden floors, yoga mats, and blocks, large windows with a view of trees and mountains.

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A stone pathway leading through a natural landscape with trees and greenery.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a brick counter, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

6. Esther's Country Lodge

18.5 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

฿3,524

฿4,053 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, brick walls, and large windows.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a fireplace, and striped hanging lights.

A swimming pool area with red umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A spacious lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a variety of decorative items.

7. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

4.6 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Albert

฿2,683

฿3,291 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rooftop pool area with a hot tub and a smaller pool, surrounded by glass railings and blue LED lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on the wall, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a desk with a lamp.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A balcony with a hot tub, a table with chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

8. Weston Guest House

12.8 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Rumbidzai

฿1,949

฿1,949 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a hanging light fixture.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck and a large tree.

A cozy living area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

9. FARMHOUSE58

6.8 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Claire

฿7,449

฿8,567 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with a palm tree in the foreground and a view of a hilly landscape in the background.

A house with a thatched roof, a stone staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a small table, and a chair.

A rustic building with a thatched roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a wooden pergola with climbing plants.

10. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

10.5 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveller

฿1,922

฿2,211 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A grand hallway with a high ceiling, stone walls, and a large arched doorway.

A person relaxing on a hammock swing with a book.

A lush garden with a stone wall, a water feature, and a wooden door.

A swimming pool with wooden loungers on both sides, a stone bridge, and a view of the sunset over a hilly landscape.

11. Misty Hills Country Hotel

8.6 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Niva

฿3,257

฿3,746 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden sign with 'NGUNI' written on it, a dirt path, and surrounding trees.

A bar area with a high ceiling, a large animal skull, and a statue of a man.

A thatched-roof building with a wooden balcony, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the name 'MOLAKA'.

A bed with white linens, a patterned rug, and a woven ceiling structure.

12. aha Lesedi Cultural Village

18 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Michael

฿1,912

฿2,221 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, a fire pit, and a glass wall overlooking the interior.

A modern dining area with blue chairs and a glass staircase.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a view of greenery through the window.

13. Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis

11.3 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Marie

฿6,168

฿7,093 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hot tub under a wooden roof with a view of a garden.

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a television, a fireplace, and a seating area with chairs.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a fireplace, a bed, and a large window overlooking a brick structure.

An outdoor dining area with a brick fireplace, a table set with glasses and a candle, and a wicker chair.

14. Little Swift Chalets

19.5 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Jean-Pierre

฿2,563

฿2,948 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A pond with a sculpture of a bird, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A grassy outdoor area with a barbecue grill, chairs, and a small building with the number 30 on it.

A row of modern, tree-lined cabins with outdoor seating areas and a stone pathway.

15. Sleepover Lanseria

14.1 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Ann

฿2,260

฿2,600 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A building with large windows, a wooden deck, and a well-maintained lawn.

A park with a fire pit surrounded by benches and trees.

A reception area with a fruit bowl, framed artwork, a TV, and a brick wall.

16. The Venue Country Hotel & Spa

18.1 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Fagner

฿2,041

฿2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden cabin with a triangular roof, built on stilts, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by trees and a sunset.

An outdoor dining area with tables and benches, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

17. Cradle Boutique Hotel

8.7 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Otsile

฿9,132

฿10,501 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a bamboo wall.

A backyard with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and two lounge chairs.

A hotel with multiple units, a pond, and surrounding greenery.

A room with a large bathtub filled with water and flowers, a bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with candles and a vase of flowers.

18. Riverstone Lodge

8.3 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Ronelle

฿2,964

฿3,408 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a dining area, seating, and a view of the landscape.

A modern dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large windows offering a sunset view.

A modern hotel with a pool, dining area, and a view of the city at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

19. Blueberry Hill Hotel

17.9 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Michael

฿4,220

฿4,853 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A bar with various bottles of alcohol, a neon sign, and a palm tree decoration.

A residential building with a balcony, a staircase, and a window.

A billiards room with a pool table, bar area, and multiple gaming machines.

20. Nikita Motel

19.8 km from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Shaun

฿1,602

฿1,842 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Cradle Rest	8.6 Excellent 8 reviews	View
Silverstar Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Black Eagle Hotel & Spa	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Afrique Boutique Hotel Ruimsig	9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Usambara lodge	9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Piazza Hotel Montecasino

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean room, breakfast with a lot of varieties. Great location and amenities. Requests addressed promptly by manager. To save energy, why not consider linking lights switch with door lock. Upon opening or closing door lights can come on and off. Technology exists"

Hotel Sky Sandton

8/10 Good

"There could be more guidance on automated check in/out."

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly"

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

8/10 Good

"Very good sleepover. Mediocre breakfast. Well stocked and variety but service slow. Only at breakfast. Rest of hotel staff great"

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Garden Court Sandton City

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Good breakfast. Friendly staff"

Palazzo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"."

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was there on an overnight layover and was very comfortable in the hotel. It also is in a good location directly across a train station."

First Group Magalies Park

8/10 Good

"Great restaurant, amenities and property."

Other attractions near Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

A metal bridge over a rocky terrain with a view of a valley and distant hills.

Sterkfontein Caves

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover interactive displays of early life forms, animals and ancient fossils then travel deep into a fascinating cave system.

See properties

A garden with large rocks, cacti, and a mountain in the background.

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

Landscaped lawns set against a waterfall backdrop, colorful wildlife and cultural events make this one of Johannesburg’s favorite public parks.

See properties

Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park during your travels in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

See properties

Bothongo WonderCave

Explore the great outdoors at Bothongo WonderCave, a lovely green space in Madeteleli. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

See properties

Kromdraai

Find out about the history of Madeteleli when you spend time at Kromdraai. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

See properties

Ster-Kinekor Cradlestone

You can take time to visit Ster-Kinekor Cradlestone during your travels to Muldersdrift. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

See properties

Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp

7.4/10 (17 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp during your travels in Krugersdorp? Visit the casinos and spas in this romantic area.

See properties

Krugersdorp Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Krugersdorp at Krugersdorp Golf Club. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve?

Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve is located in an area of Johannesburg that travellers like for its spas. You'll find 13 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve?

Glenburn Lodge & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve. Other good options in the area include La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa and Piazza Hotel Montecasino.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve.

Search Hotels Near Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve, Johannesburg

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve hotels

1. The Cradle Rest

2. Silverstar Hotel

3. Black Eagle Hotel & Spa

4. Afrique Boutique Hotel Ruimsig

5. Usambara lodge

6. Esther's Country Lodge

7. 26 Degrees South Bush Boho Hotel

8. Weston Guest House

9. FARMHOUSE58

10. Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge

11. Misty Hills Country Hotel

12. aha Lesedi Cultural Village

13. Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis

14. Little Swift Chalets

15. Sleepover Lanseria

16. The Venue Country Hotel & Spa

17. Cradle Boutique Hotel

18. Riverstone Lodge

19. Blueberry Hill Hotel

20. Nikita Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Top Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Piazza Hotel Montecasino

Hotel Sky Sandton

La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Garden Court Sandton City

Palazzo Hotel

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

First Group Magalies Park

Other attractions near Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve

Sterkfontein Caves

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park

Bothongo WonderCave

Kromdraai

Ster-Kinekor Cradlestone

Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp

Krugersdorp Golf Club

Frequently asked questions