Johannesburg Boutique Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Johannesburg
Boutique hotels in Johannesburg blend contemporary South African design, local art and personalized service to create intimate urban retreats tucked into vibrant neighborhoods like Maboneng, Melville and Rosebank. For a memorable stay, pick properties that offer curated experiences — rooftop bars, guided township and cultural tours to the Apartheid Museum or Mandela House, and farm-to-table breakfasts — and book directly while checking recent guest reviews and neighborhood walkability for the best value and safety.
Best Boutique Hotels in Johannesburg
Hoeveld House
Hoeveld House in Sandton offers accommodation with free WiFi, an outdoor pool with pool views, a bar and free private parking; rooms feature flat-screen satellite TVs, some with seating areas, and private bathrooms with baths, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries, while the property provides a 24-hour front desk, tennis facilities, car hire, and easy access to local attractions—200 metres from Inanda Club, 1.1 km from Illovo Square, 1.2 km from Thrupps Shopping Centre and 18 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport. - Free WiFi and free on-site private parking - Outdoor pool with pool views and on-site bar - Rooms with flat-screen satellite TV; some include seating areas - 24-hour front desk, car hire and tennis; area popular for golfing - Close to Inanda Club, Illovo Square and Thrupps Shopping Centre; 18 km to airport
Pablo House
Pablo House in Johannesburg offers a garden and bar and is located 3.5 km from the University of Johannesburg and 1.5 km from Helen Joseph Hospital; guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, some units include a terrace, and all rooms provide a coffee machine. - Garden and on-site bar - Close to University of Johannesburg (3.5 km) and Helen Joseph Hospital (1.5 km) - Rooms with flat-screen TVs - Private bathrooms in every room - Some rooms have terraces; all include a coffee machine
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The Giglio Boutique Hotel
The Giglio Boutique Hotel is a 5-star property in Johannesburg, 7.4 km from Observatory Golf Club, offering an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace, plus a business centre and concierge service; guests can dine at the on-site restaurant serving American, Belgian and Dutch cuisine and enjoy à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfasts with vegetarian and halal options available. The hotel provides ironing service, business facilities including fax and photocopying, 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property, and is situated 10 km from Johannesburg Stadium, 13 km from Kempton Park Golf Club and 14 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport. - Outdoor pool and garden terrace - Free private parking and airport transfers - On-site restaurant with diverse cuisines - 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi - Business centre with fax/photocopying and ironing service
Hallmark House Hotel
Opened in November 2019, boutique Hallmark House Hotel is ideally located in the centre of Johannesburg and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk; the property also includes a restaurant, terrace, bar, fitness centre and nightclub, and serves à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfasts. Guest rooms feature flat-screen satellite TVs, safety deposit boxes, kettles and private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries, with some rooms offering a kitchen fitted with an oven; bed linen and towels are provided. Johannesburg Stadium is 1.3 km away, Observatory Golf Club is 4.4 km away and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 22 km from the hotel. - Central location in Johannesburg - Free WiFi and free private parking - On-site restaurant, bar and breakfast options - Fitness centre and nightclub on-site - 24-hour front desk and room service
Festina Lente Guesthouse
Festina Lente Guesthouse is a garden-front guest house in Johannesburg, 3.5 km from Sandton City Mall and 3.6 km from Gautrain Sandton Station, offering rooms with balconies overlooking the garden, free WiFi, a terrace and free private parking; accommodations feature air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV, a kitchenette and dining area plus private bathrooms with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, and rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast is served each morning, and the property is conveniently located 7.8 km from Parkview Golf Club, 10 km from Montecasino, 14 km from both Johannesburg Stadium and Observatory Golf Club, and 25 km from Lanseria International Airport. - Close to Sandton City and Gautrain station - Free private parking and WiFi - Rooms with kitchenette and balcony garden views - Daily breakfast options (continental, Full English/Irish, Italian) - Air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and en-suite bathrooms
Parkwood Boutique Hotel
Parkwood Boutique Hotel is set within a lush, well-manicured garden estate in Parkwood, Johannesburg, offering luxurious, modernly finished accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi throughout; well-appointed guest rooms feature private patios overlooking the garden and pool, heating, a safe and a work desk, and private bathrooms with a bath and shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and a bathrobe. The hotel is 1 km from Killarney Golf Club, about 6 km from Sandton City Mall, a 5-minute drive to Zoo Lake and roughly 30 minutes by car from O.R. Tambo International Airport. - Lush garden setting - Outdoor swimming pool - Private patios with pool/garden views - Free Wi‑Fi throughout - Convenient to Sandton, Zoo Lake and the airport
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The Syrene Boutique Hotel
The Syrene Boutique Hotel, a modern colonial-style property in Johannesburg’s affluent Sandton district, sits amid gardens with an outdoor pool and offers intimate, elegantly decorated accommodation and a gourmet on-site restaurant; restaurants and shops are a three-minute walk away, while the Elm Tree boutique restaurant serves à-la-carte breakfasts prepared by the resident chef-owner. Spacious rooms in creamy tones feature a lounge with sofa and flat-screen TV, extra-long beds and bathrooms with heated towel rails and underfloor heating; special-diet menus and packed lunches are available on request. The hotel is 1.3 km from Morningside Country Club and 1.2 km from the Peacemakers Museum, with easy access to O.R. Tambo International Airport and a GauBus stop 10 meters away that links to Gautrain Sandton Station, and it offers free Wi‑Fi and complimentary private parking. - Prime Sandton location close to shops, restaurants and public transport - On-site gourmet restaurant and chef-prepared à-la-carte breakfasts - Spacious, well-appointed rooms with extra-long beds and heated bathrooms - Free Wi‑Fi and complimentary private parking - Gardens, outdoor pool and intimate boutique atmosphere
Sanctuary Mandela
Opened in September 2021, Sanctuary Mandela in Johannesburg features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, restaurant and bar, and offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms equipped with a desk, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with shower, bed linen and towels; guests can enjoy daily breakfast with à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options, and the property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel is conveniently located near Parkview Golf Club (5.8 km), Johannesburg Stadium (5.9 km), Observatory Golf Club (6.4 km), Sandton City Mall (6.8 km) and Gautrain Sandton Station (8.4 km), with O.R. Tambo International Airport 23 km away. - Outdoor pool and garden - On-site restaurant and bar - Breakfast options: à la carte, Full English/Irish, vegetarian - 24-hour front desk, airport transfers and room service - Free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms with safes and flat-screen TVs