City Lodge Newtown, Johannesburg | City stay in Johannesburg | Book Now

Reserve directly with us

Up to 10% cheaper

than with Booking.com

Key details

About the Hotel

Cnr Carr & Mariam Makeba Streets, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

Rooms & Amenities

City Lodge Newtown offers 148 air-conditioned rooms with queen or twin beds, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and laptop-compatible safes. Selected rooms include bathtubs with rainfall showerheads, sleeper-sofas, or balconies with pool views. All rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, desks with charging ports, and uncapped WiFi.

Dining Options

The hotel serves Full English and Continental breakfast. Nearby, Newtown Junction shopping centre offers multiple dining choices, including movie theaters and casual eateries.

Leisure & Facilities

Guests can use the fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, and sundowner bar. The hotel has two boardrooms for meetings, accommodating up to 16 and 10 guests.

Location & Transport

The hotel is adjacent to Newtown Junction shopping centre and the African Museum. It’s a 5-minute walk from the Nelson Mandela Bridge and SAB World of Beer. Gautrain Park Station and major highways provide easy access to Johannesburg’s CBD and Maboneng.

Services & Convenience

Same-day laundry, dry cleaning, and complimentary parking are available. Online check-in is offered, and secure luggage storage is provided after checkout. Staff assist with local recommendations and business needs.

View all

Choose the Room

From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Double Room Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Heating

Air conditioning

room details

Check Prices

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Pool view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Heating

Air conditioning

room details

Check Prices

Check Dates & Room Rates

See what's available for your travel dates

Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Center

Johannesburg4600 ft

Airports

Rand (QRA) 11.6 mi

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 14.7 mi

Train

Fordsburg 1.0 mi

Ellis Park Railway Station 1.7 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Cnr Carr & Mariam Makeba Streets, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

Map view

Cnr Carr & Mariam Makeba Streets, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

City landmarks

Square

Gandhi Square

1.1 mi

Museums

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

2500 ft

Entrance on Becker St. 15 President Street Newton Cultural Precinct

SAB World of Beer

2100 ft

Mall

Oriental Plaza

3700 ft

Museums

Origins Centre

1.0 mi

Mall

Carlton Centre

1.3 mi

Market

Neighbourgoods Market

3900 ft

11 Kotze Street Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

Constitution Hill

1.3 mi

Gallery

Johannesburg Art Gallery

1.2 mi

Wits University

Johannesburg Planetarium

1.2 mi

Museums

Wits Art Museum

3600 ft

Rissik and De Korte Sts. Wanderers View Estate

Gold Mining Statue

3900 ft

33 Loveday St

The Rand Club

3500 ft

Gallery

Standard Bank Gallery

4200 ft

University

University of the Witwatersrand

3600 ft

Kotze Street Hillbrow

Johannesburg Fort

5100 ft

JohannesburgSouth Africa

Newtown

4100 ft

Goldreich St

Hillbrow Telkom Tower

1.4 mi

Plot 33

SA Trails

4500 ft

Braamfontein

4500 ft

Museums

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

1.3 mi

Museums

Absa Money Museum

1.5 mi

Nearby

Museums

Museum Africa

1000 ft

Bridges

Nelson Mandela Bridge

2000 ft

Museums

Workers Museum

1200 ft

Square

Mary Fitzgerald Square

1500 ft

Scibono Discovery Centre

Newtown Precinct

200 ft

11 Diagonal Street

1900 ft

Newtown

Museum Photography

800 ft

Diagonal Street near Kerk Street

Old Stock Exchange

1900 ft

Restaurants

The Potato Shed

700 ft

Corner Carr St and Miriam Makeba Street Newtown Juntion

News Cafe Newtown

600 ft

100 Carr Street Shop 189B

Outie Bakery + Cafe

900 ft

141 Lilian Ngoyi Street

Niki's Oasis Restaurant & Jazz Bar

900 ft

138 Lillian Ngoyi Street

Lattelicious Nelson Mandela Square

1900 ft

Nelson Mandela Bridge Cnr 5th St and Maude St

Baglios

1900 ft

Nelson Mandela Bridge Sandton

The Raj

1900 ft

Nelson Mandela Bridge

Craft Coffee

1500 ft

50 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street Newtown

Sophiatown

2000 ft

1 Central Place Cnr Jeppe and Henry Nxumalo

Matlombe Lounge

1900 ft

30 Jeppe street Shop 2 One Central Place

Urbanologi

3100 ft

1 Fox Street

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

78%

enjoyed their stay & would return

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.5

Location

9.5

Service

9.5

Dining

8.0

Jeffrey

United States of America, February 2025

6.8/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the location was fantastic and the customer service was excellent, my room was quite stuffy and the breakfast options were limited. Additionally, the lack of room service was inconvenient, especially when I wasn't feeling well. Overall, it offered good value for money, but there are definitely some areas for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very stuffy upon arrival, which made it uncomfortable. I had to keep the window open, but the noise from the road was distracting.

Service

9.0

The customer service was top-notch! The staff were accommodating, especially in the café where they helped me with my requests even if it wasn't on the menu.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent, very safe and close to everything I needed, including a shopping mall.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast buffet was quite limited with mostly bread and cereal, but I appreciated that the staff was willing to help with other requests.

Facilities

5.0

I didn't find any particularly standout facilities during my stay. There wasn't a pool or major amenities I noticed.

Frances

United States of America, October 2024

9.8/10

I had an amazing experience at CLG, my new favorite hotel in the city! The place was surprisingly peaceful and felt like a home away from home, with exceptional service from the staff. I really appreciated the comfortable atmosphere and the thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts. On the downside, I was a bit concerned about potential noise from the city, but that wasn't an issue at all!

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were impeccably clean, cozy, and provided a peaceful retreat from city life.

Service

10.0

The staff were truly exceptional, friendly, and attentive to our needs, making our stay a pleasure.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near a shopping mall, making it easy to find anything I needed.

Dining

10.0

I enjoyed delicious meals at the restaurant, with a varied and satisfying menu for breakfast.