Avant Garde Lodge

Hotels
8.6 (429 reviews)
182A Outeniqua Avenue, Pomona , Kempton Park , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Quiet location
Cons:
Room cleanliness
Bad food experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
The room appeared not fully cleaned and the carpet was dirty.
Service
9.15
Friendly and helpful staff received positive feedback.
Location
9.15
Convenient location near the airport and quiet surroundings.
Room Quality
8.15
Good size and general cleanliness but requires some TLC.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities are present but could improve with maintenance.
Value for Money
9.15
Very good value for money and affordable compared to nearby options.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Good quality food praised, though there were mentions of bad food experiences.
Overall Experience
8.75
Generally a good stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:50

Property Description

Comfortable Rooms with Private Entrance
Avant Garde Lodge offers well-furnished rooms with private entrances, air conditioning, and garden view patios. Enjoy cable TV and complimentary toiletries in each room for a comfortable stay.

Entertainment Area with Solar-Heated Pool
Relax by the solar-heated swimming pool at Avant Garde Lodge, surrounded by a fun entertainment area featuring a pool table, chess table, dart board, and a poolside bar for a leisurely time.

Delicious Dining Options and Excursion Assistance
Start your day with a freshly prepared breakfast and savor dinners from the à la carte menu at the on-site restaurant. Let Avant Garde Lodge help you plan exciting excursions to nearby attractions like Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.

Book your stay at Avant Garde Lodge now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for ZAR 250 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 429 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Jacek • solo_traveller • pl
4
The first and the last visit at the same time, I will pick another location at my next visit.
Pros:

Nice garden, comfortable bed.

Cons:

- There was a shower head missing for the first day.
- On the last day, when returned to my room, the door was open, wet rug from bathroom was on my bed together with wet towels. Apparently the crew was in a hurry that they forgot to replace towels and clean the rug.
- I have never received a bottle of water except the first day, despite my requests and promises from reception.
- I had to ask several times to get the invoice and personal intervention of my local colleague was necessary to receive it finally - never leave the place without the invoice in your hand, otherwise you’ll not get it.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Food and staff excellent

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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bertrand • family_with_children • re
8
Pros:

L'emplacement proche de l'aéroport
Les grandes chambres
Le jardin très bien entretenu
Le petit déjeuner plutôt bien fourni

Cons:

Notre lit était vraiment beaucoup trop mou, la nuit a été compliquée.
Les chiens en liberté dans la cour qui peuvent surprendre les jeunes enfants

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Christiaan • couple • za
10
Pros:

Friendly staff .

Cons:

Nothing was bad.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Tundie • couple • au
5
Possibly this property would have rated higher if the wifi was working as it should.
Pros:

The friendly and caring staff. The food and service was great.

Cons:

No wifi when we arrived and no notification prior to arrival that it wasn’t working.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Jakob • couple • dk
10
A very convenient stay
Pros:

We used the lodge as an overnight stop after 9 hours of driving and a morning flight out of Johannesburg. Therefore, it was convenient that we could have supper at the lodge and that breakfast started at 6 am.
The rooms are fine and the lodge has a nice garden. The staff is helpful and efficient.
The lodge is situated only 9 K from the airport.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Gardens, Friendly Staff and Owner. Beautiful buildings well secured

Cons:

Not provided with beef sausages. Only pork made available. So I could have meat with my breakfast

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
10
Great location and best breakfast we’ve had on this trip.
Pros:

The facilities were very clean and tidy. The breakfast was excellent and the service was top notch.

Cons:

The room did not have any heat and it was 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrr.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • us
8
Pros:

Staff was excellent.

Cons:

Room was very cold and the heater did not work.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kurtis • extended_group • us
10
Safe and hospitable
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Camilla • family_with_children • au
8
Relaxing, quiet, huge rooms, hospitable staff.
Pros:

I’ve stayed here regularly over the years and love the lodge for the amazing staff, clean rooms, beautiful garden and great food. It’s not five stars, but it doesn’t sell itself to be. And the trade off is you have a great location by the airport, where you can stretch you legs, that’s quiet and relaxing.

Cons:

I did not not like the honesty bar (as in, I loved the honesty bar). Nothing to not like.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Very large room and good quality furniture. Best bed I have ever slept in.

Cons:

All was fine.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Ndebele • solo_traveller • gb
8
The place have lovely staff, good security, 6 mins away from the airport. Lovely gentleman the .
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Plenty options to choose on the menu. Amazing lovely kitchen staff

Cons:

To improve on WiFi

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • at
7
Pros:

Alle waren freundlich

Cons:

War noch nichts zu Essen oder nur wenig.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Sayed • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

The retro lodge feel

Cons:

Everything was good

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Jordy • solo_traveller • nl
6
Pros:

De beveiliging bij de accommodatie is uitstekend geregeld, wat direct een gevoel van veiligheid geeft. Het personeel is vriendelijk en altijd bereid om te helpen, wat zorgt voor een prettige ervaring. Ook de prijs-kwaliteitsverhouding is prima; je krijgt waar voor je geld.
Het ontbijt is goed verzorgd met een uitgebreid buffet en de mogelijkheid om een warm ontbijt te bestellen, wat een fijne extra is.

Cons:

De kamers ogen wat oubollig en zouden baat hebben bij een renovatie om weer eigentijds aan te voelen.
Daarnaast lijkt het zwembad op foto’s groter dan het in werkelijkheid is, wat enigszins teleurstellend kan zijn.
Tevens werkte de Wifi op de kamer niet altijd even goed.

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Mariette • solo_traveller • nl
8
Very close to airport, comfortable beds and welcoming staff
Pros:

Only a short drive from the airport and shuttle is provided. Very welcoming staff. Spacious room and comfortable beds. Cooked breakfast is served and dinner can be ordered in advance. There’s a lounge with an honesty bar. Have stayed here several times and can recommend.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Klaudia • couple • de
9
2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • za
3
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee