Avant Garde Lodge

Hotels
8.6 (450 reviews)
182A Outeniqua Avenue, Pomona , Kempton Park , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 450 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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Ryan extended_group us
8
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller de
4
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Christian couple de
8
Comfortable stay close to OR Tambo
Pros:

Ice stay close the the airport. Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant served good food. Breakfast was expansive and had loads of filter coffee

Cons:

The description mentions walking to shops ….hmmmm don’t think you would wanna walk anywhere from here

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Mirjam solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Hele fijne lodge, vlakbij het vliegveld.
Vriendelijk personeel, we kregen een hartelijk ontvangst van Frans en Francine. We hadden een comfortabele familiekamer, ideaal voor een nacht. Ruime badkamer met douche en bad. Het avondeten was heerlijk, alles wordt terplekke klaar gemaakt. Het ontbijt was goed, ruime keuze. Leuke zitjes bij de openhaard.
Mooi complex met een gezellige tuin.
Je kunt een transfer naar het vliegveld regelen (10 min).

Cons:

De dekbedden zijn wat te dik (warm)

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
M
Muriel family_with_children ch
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ludwekazi solo_traveller za
8
Pros:

The staff were incredibly friendly, from the receptionist to the lady who managed the food orders. They were warm, welcoming, and professional throughout my visit. They truly embody the meaning of excellent hospitality and made the entire experience enjoyable. A big thank you to these amazing ladies for their outstanding service.

Cons:

Unfortunately, my experience with the gentleman at reception was disappointing. When I arrived, he was on a video call and completely ignored me while I stood waiting at the reception desk. It was only after he noticed that I was still standing there waiting that he asked the person on the call to “hold on” and finally acknowledged me.

Even then, I felt he was dismissive and assisted me as though I was interrupting his call. I found his attitude to be rude and disrespectful, especially considering that this establishment has such a strong reputation for excellent service.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Cobus88 solo_traveller za
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Johanna extended_group nl
10
Prima prijs-kwaliteitverhouding en meteen het warme Afrikaanse welkom!
Pros:

Ligging tov luchthaven en uiterst vriendelijke staff

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Helene solo_traveller re
6
Pratique et agréable
Pros:

L’emplacement et l’aller retour programmé à l’aéroport était facile et pratique.
Petit déjeuner super et lieu très beau

Cons:

Il y avait une coupure de courant et pas de générateur pour prendre le relai donc pas de chauffage. De plus le prix du taxi prévu a été augmenté et nous n’avons pas été prévenus (la taxi fait parti du lodge)
Nous n’avons rien dit c’est en relisant les messages que nous nous en sommes aperçus.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller za
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kimberley solo_traveller ng
10
The service offered was second to none! Thank you!
Pros:

Great proximity to OR Tambo airport.
Communication from the Staff was great and made all planning very easy.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple za
10
Beautiful place exceptional experience, we were welcomed very warmly and the bed was comfortable
Pros:

The Dinner was lamb shank done perfectly, loved the dining room & lounge area!

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Kath couple au
9
A peaceful place to stay close to the airport
Pros:

In beautiful gardens close to the airport. Very quiet

Cons:

The carpet in our bedroom looked tired, and no door to the bathroom

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Joseph H extended_group us
7
Pros:

Beautiful place!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Mario extended_group it
10
Posto tranquillo per riposare e ripartire
Pros:

Posizione ottima per chi ha bisogno di alloggiare vicino l'aeroporto. Ambiente famigliare in mezzo alla natura

Cons:

Un po' isolato, in mezzo al nulla

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Good airport shuttle, able to check in/out at odd times.

Cons:

Bit old but fine for purpose. The room was a bit stale - needs some fresh air

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Lucas couple br
8
Pros:

Passamos uma noite o Avante Garde Lodge. A localização do hotel é ótima para quem está em trânsito - 20min do aeroporto de Joanesburgo.
O hotel também fica próximo do shopping Harvest Place, uma opção para passar o tempo e ter uma boa refeição.
Conseguimos chamar Uber com facilidade e rapidez, o que facilitou bastante a locomoção.
O quarto era muito silencioso, contribuindo para uma estadia tranquila.
Cama e chuveiros muito bons.
O café da manhã foi ótimo, com boa variedade e qualidade. Além disso, o grande destaque fica para a equipe: todos foram muito gentis, atenciosos e prestativos durante a nossa estadia.
No geral, tivemos uma boa experiência, principalmente pelo atendimento e estrutura oferecida.

Cons:

Como ponto de melhoria, destaco a ausência de porta entre o quarto e o banheiro, o que compromete bastante a privacidade.

2026-04-08 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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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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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