Johannesburg 5-star Hotels

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Popular 5-star hotels in Johannesburg

These hotels are some of our user’s favorites in Johannesburg based on booking data. Prices were last updated on April 13, 2026.
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67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg offers 80 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
850 reviews
Location
2.3 mi from city centre
Nelson Mandela Square, Fifth Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a sauna and nearby pool access, as well as a rainfall showerhead and a refrigerator. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a freezer, pay movies, and towels.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
286 reviews
Location
6.6 mi from city centre
17th 4th Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. The Residence Boutique Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.2
Excellent
583 reviews
Location
2.7 mi from city centre
Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, spa services, and 24-hour room service. Palazzo Hotel offers 246 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
1167 reviews
Location
12.4 mi from city centre
36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa offers 53 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and laptop-compatible safes. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
263 reviews
Location
6.2 mi from city centre
Corner of R55 & Maxwell Drive Kyalami, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, conference space, and concierge services. Riboville offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
416 reviews
Location
12.6 mi from city centre
8 Maud Street Sandown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a health club, and a bar/lounge. The Michelangelo Towers offers 195 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
366 reviews
Location
6.7 mi from city centre
6 Tottenham Avenue, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service. Park Hyatt Johannesburg offers 30 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
462 reviews
Location
3.7 mi from city centre
10 Bompas Road, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a steam room are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Ten Bompas offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
106 reviews
Location
4.9 mi from city centre
90 Pretoria Avenue, Atholl, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Featuring a temperature-controlled swimming pool and a lush garden, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa also offers an intimate bar with built-in fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The spacious, elegant suites all come with a balcony and garden views. They also have a seating area with flatscreen TV with casting option, as well as a minibar. The en suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is included and the optional all day dining menu offers a limited selection of comfort food options available from 11AM till 9PM, which guests can order and enjoy in the dining room, on the terrace or in the comfort of their room. AltholPlace is conveniently located just 1 km from the Sandton Gautrain Station and 2 km from Nelson Mandela Square. The Johannesburg city centre is 15 km away and OR Tambo International Airport is 30 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged on advance request for a surcharge.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.6
Excellent
79 reviews
Location
6.4 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Johannesburg

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hotel in Johannesburg.

How much do hotels in Johannesburg cost?

The average price of a hotel in Johannesburg has been around $214/night over the last 3 days. You can expect year-round prices for a 5-star hotel in Johannesburg to be around $210/night, a 4-star hotel at $82/night, and a 3-star at $77/night on average.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Johannesburg is February ($156). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Johannesburg is March ($262).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to stay in Johannesburg is Friday ($174). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $282.

How much is a hotel in Johannesburg tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Johannesburg tonight starting as low as $10, rising to an average cost of $134, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $23 for a 4-star hotel in Johannesburg for tonight.

How much is a Johannesburg hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Johannesburg this weekend for as little as $13/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $13/night. For a 4-star hotel in Johannesburg, the cheapest rate recently found was $23/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Johannesburg?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 46 days before your trip to Johannesburg. The lowest price found when booking 46 days ahead was $12 per night.

Cheapest 5-star hotels in Johannesburg

Discover affordable 5-star hotels in Johannesburg that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. 5-star hotels in Johannesburg can be found for as low as $69 per night. Price data was last updated on April 13, 2026
These are the lowest-priced 5-star hotels our users have recently found in Johannesburg. Prices may vary based on dates selected and hotel location.
23 Canterbury Crescent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
10.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$69
Avg. per night
94 Wilge Street, Farramere, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
15.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$71
Avg. per night
191 Oxford Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
4.1 mi from city centre
Airport shuttle
Spa
$82
Avg. per night
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$87
Avg. per night
101 Katherine Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
6.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$100
Avg. per night
27 Sturdee Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$107
Avg. per night
1014 Calendula Avenue Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
9.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$121
Avg. per night
28B Third Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$140
Avg. per night
160 Helen Road, Strathavon, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
7.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$155
Avg. per night
229 Frederick Drive, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
5.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$156
Avg. per night
Lloys Ellis Avenue, 3, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$156
Avg. per night
54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, 54, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$177
Avg. per night
1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
5.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$195
Avg. per night
Corner Maude and 5th Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
6.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$198
Avg. per night
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
6.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$211
Avg. per night
72 Worcester Road, Parkwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$211
Avg. per night

Other star-rated hotels in Johannesburg

Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” have the most attractive prices based on their popularity. Price data was last updated on April 13, 2026.
Not set on a 5-star hotel? We’ve got plenty of other options for you to choose from. These are the most popular and best value properties in Johannesburg based on hotel class.
4 stars
Crn Tyrwhitt & Sturdee Av Rosebank, 0A, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
59 Grant Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3 stars
Atholl Oaklands Road, Corner Kernick Avenue, Melrose North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Cnr Carr & Miriam Makeba Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 Saint Peter Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Corner of Nicol Road And Skeen Boulevard, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
288 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2 stars and under
Cnr Grayston Drive and Webber Road, Sandown Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Cnr Columbine & Rifle Range Streets, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Corner of Old Pretoria Road & K101 St., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
cnr Republic Road and Malibongwe drive, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Other accommodations in Johannesburg

Find deals on places to stay in Johannesburg that are not hotels. These are just a few of the most popular hostels and vacation rentals in the area. Pricing information was last updated on April 13, 2026.
Looking for something less traditional for your stay? Find the perfect hostel or vacation rental for your trip in Johannesburg.
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
4.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$27
Avg. per night
302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$42
Avg. per night
94 Wilge Street, Farramere, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
15.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$71
Avg. per night
76 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
11.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$25
Avg. per night
Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
12.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$118
Avg. per night
27 Thaba Bosigo Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
5.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$39
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Johannesburg

Explore different areas within Johannesburg to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on April 13, 2026.
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Facts about 5-star hotels in Johannesburg

Find useful tips and insights about 5-star hotels in Johannesburg to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on April 13, 2026.
  • How much does a 5-star hotel in Johannesburg cost?

    In Johannesburg, the average price for a 5-star hotel is approximately $210/night, but you can find options starting from $107.

  • What is the cheapest 5-star hotel in Johannesburg?

    For budget-conscious travelers in Johannesburg, Guest Room/Apartment offers the lowest rates among 5-star hotels, starting at just $20 nightly.

  • What is the best 5-star hotel in Johannesburg?

    In Johannesburg, the best 5-star hotel is The Cliffside Boutique Getaway, renowned for its 9.8 user rating and an average price of $265 per night.

  • What month is cheapest to stay in a 5-star hotel in Johannesburg?

    In Johannesburg, travelers can find the best hotel deals at 5-star properties during August, when prices drop to $47/night on average.

  • How many days in advance should I book a 5-star hotel in Johannesburg?

    To maximize your savings on hotels in Johannesburg, book your 5-star hotel 62 days in advance to take advantage of cheap prices around $28/night.

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