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Road Lodge Southgate

1.0 star property
Hotel in Johannesburg with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Garden
Front of property
Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking
Buffet breakfast on weekends (ZAR 85 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Cnr Columbine Avenue and Golden Highway, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2082
  • Place, Expo Centre Johannesburg
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gold Reef City Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, First National Bank Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Johannesburg

At Road Lodge Southgate you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Southgate Mall and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Expo Centre Johannesburg. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas, and has concierge services. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available at weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Johannesburg South hotel include Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Expo Centre Johannesburg - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Apartheid Museum - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Gold Reef City Theme Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • First National Bank Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Southgate

Hotel in Johannesburg with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Road Lodge Southgate. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hotel.

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Road Lodge Southgate offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Road Lodge Southgate

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards and cash
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Road Lodge Southgate
Southgate Road Lodge
Road Lodge Southgate Hotel Johannesburg
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Road Lodge Southgate Hotel Johannesburg South
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Road Lodge Southgate?

Road Lodge Southgate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Road Lodge Southgate?

Yep, Road Lodge Southgate has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Road Lodge Southgate have a pool?

Road Lodge Southgate has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Road Lodge Southgate serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered at weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Road Lodge Southgate?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Road Lodge Southgate?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Road Lodge Southgate?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Road Lodge Southgate Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vickash

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazz

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hlezi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keletso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall not bad

No dstv
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jadon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickash

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hlezi

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hlezi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lungile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a nice place, the service was great and the staff very helpful, we enjoyed our stay will definitely go back though there was a lot of noise from corridor. But its good place very clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Reagen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road Lodge South gate

The Road Lodge had no record of my booking and after 20 minutes reloaded my booking. I am not sure who's fault this is? The room was fine and the staff very polite. There was a shortage of staff in the kitchen which resulted in waiting time of 90 minutes for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overnight stay for Jhb Ride 94.7

Restaurant was under staffed. Orders was delayed too long. Rooms are clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Tebogo

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I feel like they can improve on some few things like dining the stuff shouldn't wait for the food on the buffet to run out before they refill it and they should regularly check whats missing on the buffet Reception stuff should respond in time for requests
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leandro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023