Garden Court Sandton City offers a serene retreat near Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Guests can unwind on the garden, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or explore the art gallery on site while enjoying international cuisine at one of two restaurants. With free WiFi and multilingual staff always ready to help, previous guests rave about breakfast, helpful staff, and this hotel's prime location.
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Montecasino - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 34 min drive
Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 56 min drive
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 8 min walk
Johannesburg Park Station - 28 min drive
Free train station pickup
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Ghirardellis - Nelson Mandela Square - 5 min walk
Trumps Grillhouse and Butchery
Pappas On The Square - 5 min walk
tashas Cafe - 5 min walk
The Butcher Shop & Grill - 5 min walk
About this property
Garden Court Sandton City
Garden Court Sandton City puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Riff's Bar & Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (ZAR 55 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Free train station pickup
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
24-hour business centre
2 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1995
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
24-hour fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Art gallery on-site
Designer shops on-site
Shopping centre on-site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchairs available on site
Lowered view port in door
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Low-height worktop and sink
Wheelchair-width doorways
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Riff's Bar & Grill – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 690 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Parking
Self-parking costs ZAR 55 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Also known as
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Garden Court Sandton City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garden Court Sandton City 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Garden Court Sandton City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes. Self-parking costs ZAR 55 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 690 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden Court Sandton City?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Garden Court Sandton City?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Montecasino (12-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Garden Court Sandton City and nearby?
Garden Court Sandton City has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Garden Court Sandton City like?
Garden Court Sandton City is a short 8-minute walk from Johannesburg Sandton Station and 5 minutes' walk from Sandton City Mall. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Garden Court Sandton City Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Restaurant
Food
Shopping malls
Refrigerator
Square
Lobby
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, amazing, and delicious with a wide variety of choices. (21 reviews)
The property restaurant offers great food, great service, and a lovely patio, and the buffet breakfast provides a variety of fresh and delicious choices. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Centrally located next to the Mall.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Jan 2025
I had a nice time staying there and the staff were really nice
Jenny
Jenny, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Apr 2025
Had an overall lovely experience
Claude Sowah
Claude Sowah, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
25 Feb 2025
Rooms are a quite outdated, but the location is great.
Andreia
Andreia, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Nov 2024
Ii enjoyed my stay
MELVA
MELVA, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Nov 2024
Excellent customer service, clean and comfortable room. Will definitely stay here again and I recommend this beautiful hotel.
ABIGAIL
ABIGAIL, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Sept 2024
Great location
Very nice mid range hotel with great location & nice staff
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Mar 2025
Location 5🌟
The location is superb and very safe
If you can offort Michelangelo o Leonardo that has a nice roof top go for it!
angelica
angelica, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Oct 2023
Had an awesome stay.
Claude Otieno
Claude Otieno, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Oct 2024
Nice place to stay for couple of days. Breakfast I highly recommend.
aisha
aisha, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
28 Jul 2024
Location is superb
Evelyne
Evelyne, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
We only had an overnight stay but the hotel was very conveniently located & I could not complain about anything.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Dec 2024
The people were friendly and helpful
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Mar 2025
it was good
Constantine
Constantine, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Dec 2024
Nothing to fault, good stay for my visit. Breakfast options were quite varied.
Dorcas
Dorcas, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Oct 2023
Another great stay
Stayed here many times, always great, would recommend.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Clean, safe and good location
Gwendelyn
Gwendelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Mar 2025
Amazing location and hotel
Great hotel and location. Easy and quick check in. The best breakfast buffet, amazing bar/restaurant and gym. This was the best hotel stay in Johannesburg. The hotel is surrounded by the Nelson Mandela plaza and mall. You have access to many stores and food places. The bar/restaurant at the hotel offered some of the best meals and drinks. Must stay here. This hotel is great for family, couples and business. It was less than 30 minutes away from airport and 5 minute walking for everything else listed.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Feb 2024
Very nice place will be back
doreen
doreen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2024
Very convenient and friendly staff. Breakfast is top notch.
Wellington
Wellington, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Oct 2024
Great location
Ideal location next to Nelson Mandela square & fabulous shopping centre! Safe & quiet. Small rooms but clean & excellent breakfast!!
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Dec 2024
Location is great. Good service. Staff always do their best
Jacqui
Jacqui, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Mar 2025
Garden City Sandton offers a comfortable and convenient stay in a prime location. The hotel is clean and well-maintained, with a friendly and helpful staff that ensures a smooth experience. Situated in a safe area, it’s perfect for those who enjoy walking to nearby shopping centers and restaurants. The on-site restaurant provides a decent dining option, but the highlight is the great buffet breakfast, which offers a variety of fresh and delicious choices. Overall, a solid choice for both business and leisure travelers looking for a hassle-free stay in Sandton. Highly recommend.
Kevin
Kevin, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Sept 2024
Very happy
Great staff with a lovely food in the restaurant and rooms service.
Great value for money in this hotels STAR range