The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Tennis court
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Balcony view
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1 Country Lane Lakefield, Benoni, Gauteng, 1501
  • Place, Benoni Lake Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Montecasino
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Presidential Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Benoni

At The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Benoni Lake Golf Course and Lakeside Mall. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a private beach. .The restaurant, The Lakeview Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 3 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Benoni hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from SAPS Mechanical School Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Benoni Lake Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeside Mall - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 35 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 37 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Montecasino - 40 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 23 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piatto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Akhalz - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beijing Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre

Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre and enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool.

There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Benoni hotel.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Benoni hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7 AM to 6 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • CIELO
  • The Lakeview Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre

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 140.00 for adults and from ZAR 70.00 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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

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The Lakes Conference Benoni
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a spa on site at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre have a pool?

The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre features a private beach, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants.

What makes The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre.

Is The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and 2 outdoor pools, it's no surprise that The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre is a hit with families.

Does The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 6 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre?

There is a golf course next to The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 95 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Onke Aphelele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daphene

The room did not have ilk but than again you said coffe station.Please and the water was cold it took long to get warm had to wax with vold water.not on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daphene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The light in the middle were not working.I dont drink Cremora only fresh milk.E tv is boring
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Service? Hello??

Service was terrible! We arrived from the airport hungry for dinner to be told the restaurant is closed as well as the bar. When we asked about any nearby restaurants that are good, we were told to use UberEats. Apparently, everything at the hotel is closed when it’s not peak season which we were not told ahead of time. Also, the front desk only works business hours and won’t answer the phone even then! When we approached the desk for checkout, we heard the phone ringing and ringing but the guy at the desk made no effort to answer, and was not serving any other customers either. It’s a large room with beautiful furnishings, but the bed is hard as a rock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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

Pleasant experience

The experience overall was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zerelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to make sure my son and I had everything we needed. The room I was in was right at the edge of the property next to a park by the lake which didn’t feel entirely safe but at the end of the day I would recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Booking, what booking?

Was greeted with a booking, what booking? 30 minutes of standing and waiting for reception to figure where, what room, is room ready. Room was neat and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Noluthando

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

Bad Lakes Hotel

Hotel is not clean. Carpets I can't even express myself. I even had to change rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khumbelo

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

👌

It was 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phindile

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

Royalty

Very amazing, room spacious and clean.. beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

A

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

Neutral experience

Property in need of upkeep. Tiles falling off staircases. Room stuffy. Breakfast was ok. Wifi erratic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Home away from home

We will definitely go back, felt like home and the surroundings where so peaceful and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dhavarani

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

Excellent

Excellent stay. We enjoyed everything. Staff very friendly. Will definately recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good

Really good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room.Pleasant surroundings with the lake.Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Beautiful hotel and lovely staff

I was picked up from airport and taken to the hotel by lovely gentleman, I was checked in with no issues and the overall stay was perfect. All staff were polite.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

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

Mini Break

Great mini break
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, location and services
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good choice for business and leisure, friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, good restaurant and pleasant outside area around the pool. drawback is the proximity to the freeway on the other side of the lake which emits quite a bit of noise during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sipho

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow rated

The overall stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ahmed

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

bad experience and staff patehethic

i had very bad experience with the hotel and the manager dont recommend to nobody
Verified

2/10 Terrible

phumudzo

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

Lots of improvement required

Not so good. Mosquitoes in the room, bathroom door banging all night, buffet food was cold, neighbors TV loud in the early house, reception Ed chaotic and they had one set of bathroom towels regardless of the number of guest in the room. Power points not working properly
Verified

6/10 Okay

JAN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very noisy ,busy with construction on site. no rugby channels on tv service at breakfast was very poor,no coffee-waited 25min for coffee and eggs,under staffed at breakfast
Verified

6/10 Okay

BRENDA

Liked: Room comfort
The room was really nice, the only problem is that the shower leaked all over the floor and it was difficult to reach the plugs to switch on the TV there were also only 2 channels Overall it was a good stay