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African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Kempton Park with spa and outdoor pool

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Superior Suite | Exterior
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
View from property
Luxury Apartment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Rejuvenate in the city center at African Rock Hotel, where a tranquil oasis awaits. Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast on the sun-kissed terrace or indulge in reflexology treatments at the spa. With an outdoor pool, library, and coffee shop/cafe nearby previous guests have raved about this boutique hotel's serene ambiance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Health club
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Theme park shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Wellness haven
This hotel features a full-service spa with daily treatments, yoga classes, and a health club. The garden retreat offers relaxing escapes.
Luxury city center oasis
This boutique hotel offers a serene garden sanctuary amidst the bustling city center. Luxury touches elevate the urban getaway experience.
Breakfast to bar bites
This hotel satisfies cravings with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. The morning highlight? A free cooked-to-order breakfast worth waking up for.

Room options

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
48 de Villiers Avenue, van Riebeeck Park ext 9, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1619

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mall of Africa - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 20 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 18 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 38 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 24 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 35 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barcelos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tomato Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

Enjoy your visit to Kempton Park with a stay at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort". You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle, and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Free secured onsite valet parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pick-up available 24 hours*
    • Bus station shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 2 kilometers
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Casino shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 1000.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

African Rock
African Rock Hotel
African Rock Hotel Kempton Park
African Rock Kempton Park
African Rock Hotel
African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Are pets allowed at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Emperors Palace Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" also has a health club and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" like?

African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" puts you in the heart of Kempton Park. Popular attractions include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, which is 17 minutes away by car.

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African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Airport
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful boutique hotel. Perfect for an overnight stay before or after flight into/ from JNB
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top notch boutique hotel in a gated area of Kempton Park. Pictures are of Suite 1 which has a beautiful private courtyard & can be viewed from a jetted tub in the bathroom.
Gretchen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with incredible staff!

Had an amazing stay! It’s a beautiful hotel with incredible staff who go above and beyond!!
Gerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent boutique hotel that provides oasis in Jo-berg near the airport
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, awesome room! Highly recommend 🌼🌼🌼
CAMILLA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury stay with Airport transfer highly recommended.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent boutique hotel. Spacious room, quiet & serene. Tons of ambiance! Excellent food. Owners have a personal touch & very hands on in the business.
Tamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful oasis. Staff couldn’t be nicer and more attentive. Great food, an overall fabulous place to stay for my last night in Africa.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Food options were amazing. Would highly recommend

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous overnight stay on layover. Fabulous staff and incredible food and wine. Only regret is it was too short.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Johns view.

Excellent location, with excellent service. Allowed us a complementary room while waiting for our flight.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic and peaceful stay

This is a cracking little gem of a hotel. All the staff are super friendly, the food is excellent and has a personal touch from the chef's. Rooms are very comfortable and sitting in the garden in front of the wood fire after dinner was so relaxing. The spa treatments are highly recommended. All in all a perfect place to stay. Will be back when we are back in the area. Thank you for a great stay.
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

SELMA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Steve and Ida, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for one night on a layover for flights at Tambo. Could not recommend this place more highly. Unique small boutique hotel in safe location with all the amenities. Ease of access to/from airport with friendly and helpful drivers - even helping with my luggage and walking me through check-in to ensure no problems before they left. On-site staff thorough and accommodating. Dinner and breakfast high quality food and service. Room clean and interesting.
Eryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel. After 10 years of going to various hotels around the airport I finally found the one that I will return to time and again. The owners are amazing and treat you like old friends. The hotel is luxurious and makes you feel special.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels we've ever stayed in.
Allen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and lovely staff. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Kay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff; they couldn’t do enough to help. Picked us up late at night from train and thereafter looked after us superbly. This is a small boutique hotel which is an oasis of peace, close to the main airport. Highly recommended.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

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Very convenient to airport. Room is somewhat small. Only access is via exterior. Not good if it rains. Food is mixed in quality. Did a very good game dish. Breakfasts were not very good.