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Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG

The Zone Oxford Rd Rosebank Johannesburg Gauteng

AU$142

6 Sept - 7 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)

"Great location, nice hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

72 Bath Avenue Johannesburg Gauteng

AU$97

4 Sept - 5 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

Princess Of Wales Terrace Johannesburg Gauteng

Fully refundable

AU$116

18 Aug - 19 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (190 reviews)

"Very nice hotel in a histotic building. Breakfast is really good. Quiet place."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

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Corlett Drive, Melrose North, 62 Johannesburg Gauteng

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13 Campbell Street Johannesburg Gauteng

9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Hidden gem

"Very friendly staff, and great atmosphere. Home away from home"

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2018

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47 Nottingham Road Johannesburg Gauteng

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AU$63

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

"Cleanliness, friendly staff, clean pool"

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

24 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank Johannesburg Gauteng

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AU$297

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)

"Very good"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

39A First Avenue East, Parktown North Johannesburg Gauteng

9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2019

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12 Baker Street Rosebank Johannesburg Johannesburg Gauteng

6/10 (4 reviews)

"It was dirty and the unsuitable. I left and had to pay for another property"

Reviewed on 23 June 2024

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17 Tyrwhitt Avenue Rosebank Johannesburg Gauteng

5/10 (4 reviews)

"In the bedroom: - torn and not very clean sheets - unpleasant smelling cushions - the duvet smells unpleasant - in the bathroom, no soap, no face towel In the living room: Torn sofas Unpleasant-smelling floors and cushions Very dirty house in general. Management of entering and leaving the building ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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