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4.5 out of 5

"Rooms clean and reasonable size Very good breakfast. Friendly staff. Only downside was room keys continuously had to be reprogrammed. Hotel delt with ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 15 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

You'll be connected to the convention center at Garden Court Sandton City, and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sandton Convention Centre and Sandton City Mall. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour gym.

The restaurant, Riff's Bar & Grill, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-star Sandton hotel include Nelson Mandela Square and University of Witwatersrand.

Queen Bed Room, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$98* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Double Beds Room, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Garden Court Sandton City ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Garden Court Sandton City

Everyone (5) Couples (1)
4 out of 5
Rooms clean and reasonable size Very good breakfast. Friendly staff. Only downside was room keys continuously had to be reprogrammed. Hotel delt with load shedding well.

Posted by on 15 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
Great breakfast and Riffs bar and grill excellent

Posted by on 24 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 May 2023 by Hope

Dear Carl WotifThank you for choosing Garden Court Sandton City as your hotel of choice. We truly appreciate and value your ongoing patronage and look forward to welcoming you back to the Garden Court Sandton City Hotel in the not too distant future.With renewed appreciationKind RegardsHope Mabaso Assistant General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 May 2023 by Kagiso

Dear DouglasWe thank you for taking the time to reply to our Expedia, following your recent stay at the Garden Court Sandton City. Your feedback is always valued and greatly appreciated. We truly appreciate and value your ongoing patronage and look forward to welcoming you back to the Garden Court Sandton City Hotel in the not too distant future. With renewed appreciation Kagiso Mokone

5 out of 5
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, amazing service and a very convenient location.

Posted by on 30 Oct. 2022

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4 out of 5
Felt safe. Clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Well located alongside Mandella Mall, good shopping.

Posted by on 16 Aug. 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Nov. 2019

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Property Features

Garden Court Sandton City offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Garden Court Sandton City. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Johannesburg hotel.

  • 444 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1995
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Johannesburg Sandton Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free train station pick-up; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Garden Court Sandton City offers 444 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Plasma television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator available
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Riff's Bar & Grill - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 690 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 55 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Garden Court Sandton City Hotel Johannesburg
  • Garden Court Sandton City Hotel
  • Garden Court Sandton City Johannesburg
  • Garden Court Sandton City Greater Johannesburg
  • Garden Court Hotel Sandton
  • Court Sandton City Sandton
  • Garden Court Sandton City Hotel
  • Garden Court Sandton City Sandton
  • Garden Court Sandton City Hotel Sandton

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.