Illovo Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (208 reviews)
22 Melville Road , Johannesburg , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate room facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, specifically dirty towels and dated, not clean rooms.
Service
8.8
Staff were noted as friendly and helpful; guests appreciated availability when in need.
Location
8.34
Convenient location near the university; positive remarks regarding ease of access.
Room Quality
6.79
Issues with room size, darkness, and acoustics were highlighted; overall room quality was somewhat lacking.
Amenities
7.32
Basic amenities were missing such as complimentary water and breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.78
General sentiment reflects it's fair value, although some feel it's overpriced given the room quality.
Food and Beverage
6.33
Lack of dinner facilities and breakfast options noted as a drawback.
Overall Experience
7.8
Guests had an overall satisfactory stay with noted areas of improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 07:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Indulge in our air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Delectable Dining:
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant offering a variety of culinary delights.

Convenient Location:
Located near popular attractions like Thrupps Shopping Centre and Illovo Square, with easy access to Wanderers Club Conference and O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Illovo Lodge.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JNB

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 208 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 6.33
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Vuyani • solo_traveller • za
2
Pros:

I didn't like anything

Cons:

Rooms and showers are way too small

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Silibaziso • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Njingolo • couple • za
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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gambushe • couple • za
8
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Mamu • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Anela • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Cool and convenient

Cons:

Fix the doors please. It’s not up to your standards snd pricing ro use keys for doors with batteries sticking out.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Jude Guycha • solo_traveller • cd
7
Juste agréable et beau vivre
Pros:

Oui j’ai aimé, il fait beau vivre

Cons:

C’est un bel emplacement

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Buhle • couple • za
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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MbusiNdebele • solo_traveller • bw
6
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Sunnyboy • couple • za
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Lulama • couple • za
4
Cons:

It took 2 hours for us to check in... I even fell asleep at the waiting area. Keys to the rooms did not work and we ended up being checked in using the master key.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Emda • solo_traveller • na
5
Pros:

The convenience of the place.

Cons:

The rooms are very small. The hotel is very noisy. The waterpressure is poor.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Akiniyi Caroline • solo_traveller • ke
6
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Benson • solo_traveller • zm
6
Great location but they had no running water a few times which was rather inconveniencing.
Pros:

It is a great location if you are at GIBS

Cons:

There was no water several times and this was really inconveniencing.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Abraham • solo_traveller • ng
9
Great and quiet. The Guys at the reception especially the Elderly Man, was great.
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Yaboo • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

I like the location

Cons:

Price little bit expensive

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • za
1
Don’t reserve.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the location is on GIBS campus.

Cons:

The following:
1. The WiFi constantly connecting and disconnecting.
2. No fridge in the room.
3. No kettle in the room - how is one suppose to make coffee???
4. Water interruption - to their defence they did leave an inconvenience note as to the time.
5. LAST but not LEAST. The fact that they were continuing with renovations and building till 12 in the evening and continued from 4 am. And the constant talking of builders.

As much as the location is convenient never ever again will I stay at this hotel. Really shocking for a Business school.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Mumbi • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • za
4
Overall I wouldn't book again
Pros:

The room was small but clean

Cons:

The noise from reception travels so I could hear the member of staff working the night shift talking on her phone for hours while I was trying to sleep

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Helton • solo_traveller • mz
10
2025-10-16 • via Nuitee