Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG

Kempton Park -26.17778600, 28.24452000 , 100 North Rand Road, Bardene, Boksburg East Rand (Show on Map)
7.2
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Summary of reviewsHoliday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG, receives acclaim for its strategic location near OR Tambo International Airport, providing a convenient ten-minute shuttle ride for travelers. The close proximity to offices, shopping centers and dining options, including McDonald's and large malls, makes it ideal for both business and leisure visitors. Despite being under the flight path, the accessibility and welcoming environment, which includes a pleasant pool and dining area, outweigh occasional noise from incoming planes. Friendly staff and efficient airport transfers further enhance the guest experience.

The breakfast offerings are mostly praised for their delicious, varied options, though some guests suggest more variety, especially for vegetarians and improvements in fruit salads and croissants. Dinner receives mixed feedback with many enjoying the taste and quality of the dishes, particularly the chicken schnitzel, but others expressing disappointment over limited menu options and occasionally poor preparation.

Rooms at the hotel are generally clean, comfortable and well-equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep. Some guests found the rooms somewhat small and noted occasional maintenance issues, such as missing light bulbs and broken shower cubicles. Nevertheless, the overall feedback suggests the rooms offer good value for money despite minor concerns.

Cleanliness is a notable aspect of the hotel with many reviews mentioning the neat and welcoming atmosphere, spotless rooms and professional, helpful staff. Though occasional inconsistencies in bathroom cleanliness and maintenance are mentioned, the hotel’s hygiene standards are widely appreciated.

The staff at the Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport are frequently commended for their friendliness, professionalism and exceptional service. Guests feel warmly welcomed by the reception team and appreciate the courtesy and helpfulness of restaurant staff and shuttle drivers, contributing to an overall positive experience.

The comfort of the beds, coupled with clean and cozy bedding, is particularly praised, ensuring guests enjoy a restful stay. Despite some mentions of smaller bed and bathroom sizes, the comfortable and clean beds are a strong highlight for the hotel. Overall, Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport offers a convenient, comfortable and welcoming stay for travelers passing through Johannesburg.
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Business Hotel
This hotel offers standard business amenities and is located in the Kempton Park area. It provides a reliable option for business travelers.

Hotel with Parking
This hotel provides free parking for guests arriving by car. It is located within 8 km of the airport and offers a free scheduled airport shuttle service.

Accessible Hotel
This hotel offers designated accessible parking spaces with posted signs, kerb ramps, and wheelchair accessible street parking. It is located within 8 km of O.R. Tambo International Airport and provides a free scheduled airport shuttle.

Hotel with Gym
The Holiday Inn provides a fitness center for guests looking to stay active.

4-Star Hotel
A 4-star hotel that offers a comfortable stay with essential amenities. It provides a reliable base for travelers due to its proximity to the airport.

Hotel with Indoor Pool
This hotel offers an indoor pool along with other amenities such as a fitness room. It's a comfortable 4-star hotel, conveniently located near the airport.

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Hotel with Swimming Pool

  Indoor Pool  


Room Types
Standard Room with Two Single Beds Standard room with an en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Standard Room This double room features a pool with a view. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Queen Room The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. This double room has air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
7.2
Good
Location
Strategically positioned near the OR Tambo International Airport, the Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG, offers a prime location for travelers. With the convenience of a shuttle bus, guests find it easy to navigate to and from the airport, a mere ten-minute ride away. The hotel's location is notably beneficial for both business and leisure visitors, being in close proximity to offices, shops and multiple dining options.

The surrounding area offers accessibility, not only to the airport but also to essential amenities such as shopping centers and restaurants. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenient placement near McDonald's and large shopping malls, making it ideal for those looking to explore local attractions or handle last-minute needs.

While the location is under the flight path for landings, guests find the convenience outweighs the occasional noise from incoming planes. The hotel boasts a clean and welcoming environment with a notedly nice pool and eating area, adding to the overall appeal. Despite some areas needing a bit of work, particularly the bathrooms, the general consensus is that the Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport provides a clean and comfortable stay.

For travelers planning work in Jet Park or heading off to shopping expeditions, the hotel's excellent location ensures they are well-positioned. Staff friendliness and effective airport transfer services further enhance the guest experience, making this hotel a go-to for those flying into or out of Johannesburg.

Breakfast
At the Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, the breakfast offerings receive a mix of praise and suggestions for improvement. Many guests have found the breakfast to be tasty, superb and delicious, enjoying a wonderful spread of options that includes a good buffet standard with plenty of choices. Room service breakfast has also been highlighted positively for its deliciousness.

However, some guests feel that the breakfast could benefit from more variety, particularly for vegetarians and were disappointed by the limited selection and quality. Specific critiques include the need for fresher fruit salads and the quality of croissants. Additionally, the variety of meat options has room for improvement with some guests commenting on the lack of beef and limited non-pork choices.

Service during breakfast also receives mixed reviews with some mentioning it was slow. Despite these points, the overall impression of the breakfast leans positively with many enjoying the tasty options and considering it a good start to their day.

Dinner
Guests at the Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport have provided varied feedback regarding their dinner experiences. Many found the food to be tasty and enjoyed the quality of the dishes. Specific highlights included the tastiness of the chicken schnitzel and several mentions of delicious meals. However, a common concern was the limited dinner options with some guests expressing disappointment over the lack of menu diversity and the quality of the buffet offerings. There were also reports of food being poorly prepared or taking a long time to arrive, alongside some negative remarks about the buffet's quality, particularly the dryness of the chicken and pork. Consequently, some chose to dine outside the hotel. Despite these criticisms, when the meals were prepared well, they were enjoyed and appreciated by guests.

Rooms
The rooms at Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG, generally receive positive feedback for cleanliness and comfort. Many guests noted that the rooms were clean and welcoming with some describing the accommodations as perfectly fine and meeting expectations. Essential amenities are well-catered for and the furniture is often praised for being modern and cozy. The rooms are also commended for being soundproof, offering a peaceful night’s sleep despite occasional noise complaints.

However, some guests found the rooms to be on the smaller side, particularly the queen rooms, which struggled to accommodate larger luggage. There were also mentions of the rooms being a bit outdated with specific issues such as missing light bulbs, broken shower cubicles and occasional cleanliness problems in the bathroom. In some cases, rooms were not adequately prepared for the number of guests and there were instances of incorrect bed sizes and insufficient towels and water supplies.

Despite these minor concerns, many found the rooms to be comfortable and good value for money. The overall consensus suggests that while some areas could use updating and better maintenance, the clean and cozy atmosphere of the rooms generally made for a satisfactory stay.

Beds
Guests have consistently praised the beds at the Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport for their comfort. Many have highlighted not only the comfort of the beds but also the comfortable bedding and pillows. Cleanliness is another positive point frequently mentioned with guests noting that the beds are both clean and very comfortable. While most reviews focus on the overall comfort, a few have indicated the beds and bathrooms might be on the smaller side. Overall, the beds are a strong point for a restful stay at this hotel.

Cleanliness
Situated in a prime location with easy access to numerous amenities, Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG, receives commendations for its cleanliness and friendly environment. Guests frequently highlight the hotel's neat and welcoming atmosphere, noting clean and comfortable rooms that contribute to a pleasant stay. Professional and helpful staff further enhance the experience, ensuring that guest needs are met efficiently.

The hotel particularly excels in maintaining clean and cozy bathrooms, though some reviews indicate inconsistencies, such as occasional issues with broken fixtures and cleanliness not meeting the expected standard. Despite these concerns, many rooms are described as spotless and the overall hygiene of the hotel is praised.

Guests appreciate the presence of hygiene items in the very comfortable rooms, the availability of a free shuttle and the feeling of safety within the hotel premises. While there are occasional mentions of areas needing attention, particularly bathrooms and the pool area, the staff’s courteousness and the general state of cleanliness make it a reliable choice for travelers seeking comfort near Johannesburg Airport.

Staff
Guests at the Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG, frequently highlight the commendable qualities of its staff. The team is frequently described as friendly, helpful and professional, making guests feel warmly welcomed from the moment they arrive. The reception staff, in particular, receive numerous accolades for their exceptional service with specific mentions of individuals like Elias and Eliott who go above and beyond to assist with bookings and provide directions.

The warmth extends beyond the reception with positive mentions of the restaurant staff and drivers who facilitate the airport shuttle service. These team members are noted for being courteous, kind and attentive, ensuring that any interaction with them is a pleasant one. Drivers are particularly praised for their helpfulness in tasks such as loading luggage.

A majority of the reviews express that the staff’s friendliness and the high level of service contribute significantly to the overall positive experience at the hotel. Despite a few mentions of occasional lapses in helpfulness, the general consensus points towards an exceptionally supportive and hospitable team dedicated to enhancing the guests' stay.


Yes, Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG.

No, Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG.

Yes, Holiday Inn Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Hotel by IHG has a gym.

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