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Thatchfoord Lodge

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a chandelier, and a mirror on the wall.

A room with a glass table, a potted orchid, a television, and a view of a building outside.

A large house with a swimming pool, multiple rooms, and a covered patio area.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Business services

includes taxes & fees

14 July - 15 July

Explore the area

53 Crassula Avenue, Morningside Manor, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

Place, Rivonia Village
‪11 min drive‬
Place, Sandton City Mall
‪19 min drive‬
Place, Nelson Mandela Square
‪19 min drive‬
Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a table with a bowl, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room (Noka)

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Double Room (Serenity)

Garden view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (The Sands)

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, a TV, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.

Hadida

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

No 7

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Johannesburg

A family-friendly stay in Johannesburg awaits you at Thatchfoord Lodge. You'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Sandton City Mall and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Sandton Convention Centre. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a lazy river and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Sandton B&B include Nelson Mandela Square and Mall of Africa.

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What's nearby

Rivonia Village - 11 min drive - 2.3 km
Sandton Convention Centre - 19 min drive - 6.3 km
Sandton City Mall - 19 min drive - 10.4 km
Nelson Mandela Square - 19 min drive - 10.4 km
Montecasino - 23 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

Johannesburg Sandton Station - 17 min drive
Rosebank Station - 24 min drive
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪News Cafe - ‬5 min drive
Zaras Cafe
‪Chicken Licken - ‬4 min drive
‪vida e caffè - ‬5 min drive
‪Sukiya - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thatchfoord Lodge

Thatchfoord Lodge offers its guests a lazy river and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Thatchfoord Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a shopping centre shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg bed & breakfast.

1 building

9 guestrooms or units

2 levels

Full breakfast (free)

Childcare (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Express check-in

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Library

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Dining venue

Thatchfoord Lodge offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Kitchen
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

7 July - 8 July

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Lazy river
Library
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

In-room babysitting
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided

Entertainment

0-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Portable fan
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thatchfoord Lodge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 347.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 400.62 (one way)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 550 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 347.0 per day

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

We should mention

One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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

Thatchfoord

Thatchfoord Johannesburg

Thatchfoord Lodge

Thatchfoord Lodge Johannesburg

Thatchfoord Lodge Sandton

Thatchfoord Sandton

Thatchfoord Lodge Sandton Greater Johannesburg

Thatchfoord Lodge Sandton

Thatchfoord Lodge Bed & breakfast

Thatchfoord Lodge Bed & breakfast Sandton

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thatchfoord Lodge?

Yep, Thatchfoord Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Thatchfoord Lodge?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thatchfoord Lodge on 14 July 2026 start from AU$278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thatchfoord Lodge have a pool?

Thatchfoord Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Thatchfoord Lodge have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Thatchfoord Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a lazy river, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thatchfoord Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Thatchfoord Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thatchfoord Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thatchfoord Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thatchfoord Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thatchfoord Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Thatchfoord Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

12 Jan 2020

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

Ótima relação custo/benefício

Uma ótima relação custo/benefício, bem confortável, em região bastante tranquila e segura. Atendimento educado e prestatitvo. Como única ressalva, poderia ter ar condicionado.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

Verified

8/10 Good

jane

17 Dec 2019

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

Overnight stay

This was just anovernight stay before heading back home to the UK. The hosts were very nice and they ensured we had everything we needed. Nice breakfast in the morning. I would recommend this accommodation to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

23 Nov 2019

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

Charming bed and breakfast

Charming place to stay right next to the Sand River which was in full flow after the rains. Pearl was a friendly and helpful host. She even came out with an umbrella to escort me to the room. Wifi was perfect and one of the nicest omelettes I’ve had for breakfast in a long time.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAN

7 July 2019

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

2 week stay in Thatchfoord Lodge. Cleanliness,service,amenities, location are all outstanding. Also mentioned that the steam view is wonderful as everyone . Even though being rush everyday during my stay, Thatchfoord Lodge supports me like home. Prepare late breakfast and Save my favorite fruits especially. They've known my routine. Printed me urgent documents for free, Safekept my delivery parcels when I was outside. Thatchfoord Lodge will be a nice experience and memory. I will stay here again with my family next time, to slow down and enjoy warm hosts service.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann

1 Mar 2019

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

It was a bit hard to find late at night, but once inside, it was a real treat. The sound of the river quickly put me to sleep in my comfortable bed. The friendliness of the staff was a welcome change from my usual corporate hotel visits and I will surely stay here for my future visits to the Woodmead area.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

10 July 2017

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

Excellent cottage so sweet!

After a 24hr flight from Hawaii, this little GEM of a place in Johannesburg was exquisite! We were warmly greeted by Pearl, and went to our suite w a beautiful deck to have tea n coffee (and yoga in the morning!) The bed was comfortable & it was just adorable with thatched roof & we LOVED it! There's a stream you can walk along that's lovely ..... The breakfast room overlooking pool was cozy & charming! Yummy hot breakfast served to us (and the cappuccino muffins were so good!) Joyce was amazingly knowledgeable and helpful of things to do around the area....!!! The staff were all very friendly! I wish we could have stayed longer as I was so comfortable & relaxed. I HIGHLY recommend this sweet oasis!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 Feb 2016

Confirm with Lodge before booking as the number of beds was misrepresented in listing for Garden Room. It only has 2 single beds and a sofa bed, NOT an additional king size bed. Otherwise, it's in a safe and beautiful location in Sandton with a delicious breakfast.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

HIROKI

4 Jan 2016

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

隠れ家的なプール付き中庭が素敵なホテル

急な予約にも関わらず親切丁寧に対応いただきました。とにかくプール付きの中庭とそれを見渡せる部屋が最高(多分どの部屋からも見渡せるようになっています)。贅沢かつゆっくりとした時間が流れてる印象です。旅行の都合上1泊しかできなかったのが本当に残念です。朝食も大変おいしかったです。急な予約だったので夕食の支度に間に合いませんでしたが、近く(片道10Kmくらいですが…)のモンテカシーノという超素敵な場所を紹介いただきました。ここは絶対行ったほうがいい！危険な南アフリカと言われますが、ここは超安全。天井が空模様のベネチアンのような雰囲気のレストラン街とカジノが併設された天国のような場所でした。フライトの都合上本来立ち寄る予定でなかった都市で素敵な時間を過ごさせていただきました。

Verified

6/10 Okay

Musawenkosi

7 July 2015

Disliked: Room comfort

Mediocre loft room

They did not have a aircon but an ineffective oil heater whereas it was a cold that night and at least they provided with a hot water bottle which sadly didn't help much because I woke up with a flu the following morning. The workers were hospitable though which kind of somewhat made up for the discomfort that I felt that night

Verified

8/10 Good

OysterWilds

29 July 2014

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

Like Staying w. An Old Friend, Cozy and Comforting

The owner Pearl and her Manager Judy organized my pick up and arriving at Thatchford was like a breath of fresh air. It was a safe neighborhood, surrounded by beautiful houses in a very wealthy neighborhood. There was a gorgeous river on the other side of the fence and I would take morning walks here, very peaceful and extremely relaxing. It was like staying at an old friends place, personable, comfortable and you just felt at home. This was exactly what I needed after staying at lots of boutique hotels all over Africa. Some place I could just feel like home, decompress and unwind. What made this place extra special is the type of service Pearl and her team give, they will go above and beyond to make your little wishes come true. Prior to leaving I was hungry and thought I would just wait to go to the airport and eat. Pearl got into the kitchen and made me a grilled cheese sandwich, presented it on a tray with flowers and apple juice and knocked on my door! Wulla, All this and no charge, just pure, personal service.....now, you can't get that at any hotel without paying some huge fee.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 May 2014

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

Peaceful sanctuary with fantastic staff

The thatchfoord lodge is a peaceful little sanctuary which feels 100 miles from busy joburg, while actually being a few minutes drive from everything you need. The mall is just around the corner, the lion park and zoo a short drive and plenty of shops nearby. The lodge backs onto a delightful stream and garden and you really don't feel like you are in Jo burg at all. Pearl and the other ladies are so helpful. Our daughter was sick while we stayed and they really helped out washing stuff for us. We weren't made to feel like a hassle at all. Breakfast is lovely and we paid for one evening meal which was delicious.

Verified

4/10 Poor

andymcivor

27 Feb 2014

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

Too far out of the way! Stay in Zoo lake!

It was not ideal, located well within a safe area, but too far away from everything unless you posess a car to roam around you'll be stuck there. I think they try less than some other guest houses I've stayed in. Really seem to just cover the basics only and not really trying.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loma

1 Feb 2013

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

Relaxing break

The managers were very kind and friendly. The pool and garden was wonderful. Loved the room and breakfast service. In a secure gated area and it was nice to stroll the roads. Close to one shopping mall and near to another as well. Free wi-fi was great.

Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

24 Sept 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good deal

The room is big enough with a large bed, TV and free Internet access. The landlord (a woman) is a bit distant at the first talk but she's getting sympathetic days after days (perhaps she didn't understand me well at first because of my English...). The "bad" things would be the shower and toilets which did not look very new and were very noisy when being used. There was a swimming pool as well but the weather was not cool enough to use it (and it was a bit dirty - I hope it is cleaned during summer !)

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

23 Sept 2012

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

Great Stay

Excellent communication, great service, overall great stay.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

17 July 2022

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 Apr 2016

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

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

6 July 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Nov 2013

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

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

Thatchfoord Lodge Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

9.0/10

9.0/10

8.2/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Ótima relação custo/benefício

Diego

8/10 Good

jane

Overnight stay

jane

10/10 Excellent