Roodepoort Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park as well as a small group of people
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a garden
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park and flowers
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens which includes signage
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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
Lion Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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
Johannesburg Zoo featuring zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo

Things to do

The Great Trek

The Great Trek

฿921
per adult
The Great Trek
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

฿5,408
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari
Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

฿993
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

฿3,232
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

฿3,611
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

฿3,431
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
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Top hotels in Roodepoort

ANEW Hotel Roodepoort Johannesburg
ANEW Hotel Roodepoort Johannesburg
3 out of 5
Cnr 14th Ave. And Hendrik Potgieter St., Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,354 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿2,354
฿2,707 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Clearwater Mall and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (122 reviews)
"The room is clean, beds are comfy. The only issue is that the bathrooms are a little small, but great stay overall. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

ANEW Hotel Roodepoort Johannesburg
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 ฿4,488 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,488
฿5,161 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,668 reviews)
"It’s convenient however a little dated. Staff friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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 ฿2,793 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,793
฿3,244 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location right near the airport rooms were small and the service was incredibly slow in the dining room"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,678 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿2,678
฿3,080 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is upmarket and staff is friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 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! (212 reviews)
"I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone @Sandton Hotel for making my stay so wonderful. From the warm welcome at the door to the little extra touches throughout my visit, you all made me feel right at home. Your kindness, friendliness, and genuine care didn’t go unnoticed — it truly made ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
3.5 out of 5
135 West Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,144 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿2,144
฿2,466 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square ...
8/10 Very Good! (669 reviews)
"enjoyed our stay, surely coming back soon"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
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Other neighbourhoods around Roodepoort

Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

Randburg
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
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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.

Rosebank
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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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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
Mandela House which includes street scenes

Soweto

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

Soweto

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