Modderfontein Travel Guide
Johannesburg
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Popular places to visit
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.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour
Cradle of Humankind Tour:Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng Experience
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Top hotels in Modderfontein
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Connected to the terminal was really nice
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The staff were very nice and the breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
good shuttle service, hotel very good for stop over
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Rooms were spotless
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Staff was good and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Rooms are small, but you really can’t be this location. About 400 feet from the Nelson Mandela Square where there’s a great mall with a lot of adoption. Also 800 feet from the train station gets you to and from the airport. It’s really convenient and safe Neighborhood to stay in to explore Johannesburg. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Modderfontein
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club 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.
