University of Witwatersrand - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Ellis Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Gold Reef City Casino - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 25 min drive
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 56 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min walk
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 25 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Vida E Caffè - 3 min walk
The Daily Buzz - 6 min walk
City Perk Café - 4 min walk
The Benders Arms - 3 min walk
Shop Around The Corner Pty. Ltd. - 15 min walk
About this property
Reef Hotel
Featuring a rooftop terrace, Reef Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Reef Restaurant, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves lunch and dinner. Also, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are within a short drive.
Languages
English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu
At a glance
Hotel size
120 rooms
Arranged over 14 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured onsite self parking (ZAR 40.00 per day)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (1722 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Reef Restaurant - This steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Escape - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 195 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Parking
Secured self parking costs ZAR 40.00 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Reef Hotels
Reef Hotels Johannesburg
Reef Johannesburg
Reef Hotel Johannesburg
Reef Hotel
The Reef Hotel
Reef Hotel Hotel
Reef Hotel Johannesburg
Reef Hotel Hotel Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Reef Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Reef Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 40.00 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Reef Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Reef Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Reef Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (6-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (21-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Reef Hotel and nearby?
Reef Hotel has 2 bars and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Reef Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Reef Hotel like?
Reef Hotel is in Johannesburg CBD, a short 5-minute walk from Johannesburg City Hall and 10 minutes' walk from Carlton Centre.
Reef Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jun 10, 2024
The escalators are old
Ester
Ester, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 31, 2023
Reef hotel
Staff were brilliant.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
VERY GOOD
VERY GOOD ALL
GLAUCI
GLAUCI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2023
Sithembile
Sithembile, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 8, 2022
The staff was amazing. Arranged arrival, departure transfers and things to do. Nice place for a three night stay,
Nelia
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2022
Ivonne
Ivonne, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 15, 2022
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Daniel Nii Armah
Daniel Nii Armah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
May 2, 2022
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2021
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2021
wynand
wynand, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 27, 2020
It was okay ..just that no breakfast thought it was bed and breakfast
Martha
Martha, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2020
Lebogang
Lebogang, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2020
Siyethemba
Siyethemba, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 31, 2019
Amelia
Amelia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2019
Good experience
It was a good experience, the staff is friendly..I’ll recommend this place.
Audrey
Audrey, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2019
Zinhle
Zinhle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2019
Collins
Collins, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2019
So amazing
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2019
Golden Comfort in City of Gold.
This place was lovely, I felt like a valued customer and would stay here again when i return to Joburg.
Joannah on reception has an angelic nature and excellent communication.
Resturant team were immaculate and helpful.
Felly took care of cleaning my room and was always extremely polite.
Verified traveler
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2019
My Golden Reef Moments
Had a problem with parking, the the parking space in P1 and P2 is not easily accessible because of a narrow driveway, but all in all its a nice hotel, will definitely be going back. if you not gonna need parking, if you not driving this is the best hotel. great Location
Cosmos
Cosmos, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2019
A diamond in the city!!
Had a great stay!
The staff is professional but they could be friendlier.
It would be nice if they had complimentary condoms in the room.
Also, we didn't know which number to dial for reception..it was not displayed on the bedside.
Overall: it's a great hotel!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 12, 2019
Sibongiseni
Sibongiseni, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2019
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 13, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2019
solo travels to joburg
The staff at the reef is amazing! for a solo traveler it's not the best area to stay in because there is not much around however you can uber everywhere! overall the hotel is very nice, beautiful rooftop venue. for a vegan like myself there are not many options if any so I ate out alot!