Illovo Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (189 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 189 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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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
G
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
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Mosesi • couple • za
10
2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Annelie • solo_traveller • za
10
AWESOME
Pros:

Been a regular visitor so very happy with overall stay

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
K
Kagiso • extended_group • za
7
Happy but not happy
Pros:

The rooms were clean and comfortable beds

Cons:

I found dirty towel

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ndaba • couple • za
9
2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Koos Croukamp • extended_group • za
9
2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • za
7
2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Nkhuna • extended_group • za
8
It was perfect
2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
V
Victoria • couple • za
9
2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
M
Matshidze • solo_traveller • za
6
2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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SSephasi • extended_group • za
5
Pros:

We arrived to an empty reception, had to wait 😞

Cons:

Room was dark and too small for two people to move. Also there was just 1 cup and 1 glass even though the booking was for two people

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
F
Fortie • couple • za
7
2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Anna • young couple • za
5
comfortable for 1 night, they could do better though by adding the basic complimentary water, tea
Pros:

Location perfect

Cons:

no complimentary water in the room.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • solo traveller • br
7
Simple hotel to stay when you are studying
Pros:

Simple hotel, it's good because it's near University. So it's convenient when you are studying.

Cons:

Don't have breakfast and a mini bar. The acoustics in the room are bad. You can hear all the sounds from outside, from other rooms and from conversations.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee