Reef Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (711 reviews)
58 Anderson Street Marshalltown , Johannesburg , za

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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 711 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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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
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Cyprian • solo_traveller • zm
5
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Old building

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • solo_traveller • es
1
Pros:

Terrible: fake 4 starts

Cons:

Dirty old and dodgy

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Yana • extended_group • be
6
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mkhize • solo_traveller • za
6
Urgent accommodation
Pros:

Easy access

Cons:

Noise

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Reginald • family_with_children • za
10
Cons:

The tvs are old and exactly how they were 10 years ago

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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lelanie • family_with_children • za
1
Bad experience
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Rooms small, decor and interior dark and need maintenance, floors dirty, breakfast poor, location schetchy and clubs all around, very noisy right through night. Horrible experience. They did put us in better room. Still not great. Did not help. Couldn't sleep people partied all night. They claimed to be 4 stars. Will not even give it one. Bo warm water in bathroom. Not enough towls. Only 1. Manager not willing to assist even though booking.com told him to refund us. Did not feel safe with my children

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Fin • couple • gb
5
Urgghhhh… it’s complicated!
Pros:

The location is really good in terms of proximity to different things in Johannesburg. The value for money is good. The staff are generally very welcoming.

Cons:

This hotel is right in the heart of downtown Johannesburg and whilst that makes it good by the standards of most places, Johannesburg is a really unique city. Downtown Johannesburg isn’t particularly safe for walking around. Although the Gandhi Square area is fine, anything much further north is definitely no-go walking wise. The area is generally under-invested in which in turn means the hotel is under-invested in. The elevators are unreliable, the room cleanliness is ok but not great and the food at the restaurant is overpriced for what it is. The staff make the most of the space but they are let down by a lack of proper maintenance and care given to the propert. It feels like a hotel with plenty of potential but this is NOT a 4-star hotel in the context of what most 4-star hotels would be. I would describe this place as being like a great 2-star or a mediocre 3-star which makes the value good but not great.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Melusi • couple • za
7
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • za
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Bongani • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas Michel • solo_traveller • fr
8
C'était bien.
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Letticia • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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faustina • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Cortesia e servizi

Cons:

Nulla

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
S
Sabelo • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Room setup cleanliness and bar

Cons:

Not much
But maybe a small mini fridge is necessary

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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MARIA ELENA • family_with_children • pe
8
Gracias por todo
Pros:

El recibimiento

Cons:

Falta de luz

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
M
Mpho • couple • za
1
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

The hotel was affordable and staff nice, room and bathroom etc very good.........

Cons:

The buffet was just about lukewarm (as most buffets are) but staff etc very nice.....

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee