Reef Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (714 reviews)
58 Anderson Street Marshalltown , Johannesburg , ZA

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.85
STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS.
Location
7.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:56

Property Description

Luxurious New York Loft Style Rooms
Experience the elegance of New York loft style rooms at the 4-star Reef Hotel. Adorned with large black-and-white photos, each room offers a cozy seating area with padded chairs, and some even feature an espresso machine for your convenience.

Exquisite Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at Reef Hotel's restaurant, where seasonal products are used to craft delectable South African and international cuisine. Pair your meal with South African wines or international champagne at the bar, or opt for affordable meals at the on-site café.

Prime Location in Johannesburg
Conveniently situated in the heart of Johannesburg's financial district, Reef Hotel is in close proximity to major attractions such as the Sandton Convention Centre, Apartheid Museum, and FNB Stadium. With O.R. Tambo International Airport just 27 km away, your stay at Reef Hotel promises both luxury and convenience.

Book your stay at Reef Hotel now to elevate your Johannesburg experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 714 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.85
Location: 7.85
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.45
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Michael • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

comfort all the way

Cons:

noice

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mabizu Trading • solo_traveller • za
1
Poor service ever that I have experienced in my life
Pros:

Very poor

Cons:

Bathed with cold water

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

exceptional customer care

Cons:

loadsheding

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Thabiso • solo_traveller • za
1
Pros:

The location was easily accessible

Cons:

Poor work ethics, appliances in the reserved room was not working.
The room was cold, the aircorn was not working ,water was cold .Food was not upto my expectation ,lots of pork ,no chicken nor fish and beef

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Malwande • couple • za
8
Pros:

clean, safe and comfort

Cons:

No entertainment, the TV does not include any video streaming apps

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Siphamandla Zikhali • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Keneiloe • couple • za
6
OK
Pros:

The place is central to everything

Cons:

The breakfast was average, no coffee machines just flasks, no variety whatsoever. The lifts are sketchy, the toilet doesn’t flush properly and the parking is tight

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
O
Ofentshe • couple • za
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
A
Amukelani • solo_traveller • za
6
Okay
Pros:

Cleanliness, location and the staff

Cons:

The generator or some compressor made noise the whole night and was quite disturbing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Mokotji • extended_group • za
8
Comfortable, relaxing
Pros:

Room, service, customer care 👌

Cons:

Carpet is old and there was no coach in my room

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Top class!

Cons:

Hot water in shower was in a little short supply on one morning.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
S
StephenSteyn • couple • za
8
The stay was pleasant and we got what we paid for. The staff made up of the quality of product.
Pros:

The room was clean to my standards, and the staff were extremely helpful, happy and friendly.
It was easy to get an UBER to go to any destination.

Cons:

A humming sound from the second-floor HVAC system was constant, even from the hotel's twelfth floor.
The sky bar was quite sparsely stocked, but the staff were extremely accommodating to our requests.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Frans • solo_traveller • nl
5
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Tv kon niet uitgezet
Eerste diner alleen kippenvleuges verder niks van de kaart.
Tweede dag hetzelfde derde dag ontbijt was nog niet klaar eerste dag niet schoongemaakt later kwam alleeen handbook tweed dag idem

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • solo_traveller • za
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything. I regret that I booked there

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Travel07445421635 • Family • Somers, Victoria
10
Friendly hotel
Pros:

First stop in South Africa. We were generously welcomed at a very early hour. Great service, great food, very highly recommended. We will not hesitate to stay here on our return.

2026-08-04 • via Tripadvisor
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marionhaywood • Business
4
what a poor experience
Pros:

I was not impressed by this Hotel compared to other Hotels I stayed in when coming to Johannesburg this was by far the worst. the carpets are dirty the curtains have stains everything seems so dark the minimum food selection and then they dont have the item you do end up selecting on the menu. once good thing the prices is affordable but thats it.

2026-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
K
Keane • solo_traveller • za
1
Pros:

Absolutely nothing
The place was located in the middle of a CBD town with Vomit on the road .
The rooms were terrible and the elevators did not work - I had to walk down 12 flights of stairs.

Cons:

Everything about this place is different to what is put on Booking.com
DO NOT GO HERE IT IS A SCAM
VOMIT ON THE ROAD
ELEVATORS DONT WORK
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AREA
TERRIBLE FACILITIES.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Freedom02739755962 • Couples
10
An Outstanding Stay at Reef Hotel Johannesburg
Pros:

I had the pleasure of staying at the Reef Hotel in Johannesburg, and I would like to share my excellent experience. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by friendly, professional staff who were always available and willing to assist. Their outstanding service truly made my stay enjoyable.

The overall environment is remarkable: the hotel is clean, well-maintained, and offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are spacious, well-equipped, and provide everything needed to feel at home.

As for the dining experience, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of the food. The meals were delicious, well-presented, and catered to a wide range of tastes, which added real value to the overall experience.

I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking to stay in Johannesburg in a welcoming and high-quality setting. It is definitely a place I would gladly return to on my next visit.

2026-05-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Thapelo • couple • za
2
Stressful, although there staff member who tried their best to ensure that we were comfortable but the hotel is not well
Pros:

Staff was helpful

Cons:

They were still busy cleaning the room when I opened the door after checking in, there was an odour in the carpet and bathroom area to a point where we asked to change rooms. When we got to the new room the aircon was not working and the next day we had no hot water. The breakfast was less than impressive. I definitely will not be going back

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
C
Cyprian • solo_traveller • zm
5
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Old building

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee