The Lakewood Hotel and Conference Centre

Hotels
2 Vinton Road Lakewood Hotel , Johannesburg , za

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location (close to appointments and stadium)
Spacious rooms
Quiet / secluded property
Friendly and helpful staff
Some rooms and bathrooms described as neat/advanced
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues reported (dirty floor, sink dirty on arrival)
R500 damage/hold fee perceived as excessive
Missing amenities (no tea/coffee, no bar fridge, no TV remote, no in-room phone)
Shower/water problems (cold, slow, poor regulation)
Under construction — no breakfast available; occasional room allocation issues

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: several guests praised the property as clean and rooms neat, but others reported a dirty floor, a sink that arrived dirty and general room cleanliness issues on arrival.
Service
1
Generally helpful and friendly staff noted (swiftly attended to key issues, caring staff), though there were service failures for some guests (iron not delivered, no in-room phone, room reallocation). Overall leans positive given multiple compliments for staff responsiveness.
Location
1
Consistently praised: described as close to appointments and FNB stadium, 'great' location and convenient for guests — a clear strong positive across reviews.
Room Quality
1
Mixed: spacious rooms and advanced bathroom equipment noted by some, but complaints about flat beds, missing TV remote, mismatch of allocated room type, and shower/water temperature/regulation issues.
Amenities
1
Negative: several missing or incomplete amenities noted — kettle with no tea/coffee, no bar fridge, no TV remote, no in-room telephone, and ongoing construction limiting services (no breakfast).
Value for Money
1
Negative perception due to an R500 damage hold/charge perceived as excessive, lack of included breakfast while under construction, and some guests feeling they did not receive the booked room type.
Food and Beverage
1
Negative: specifically mentioned lack of basic F&B items (no tea/coffee provided, no breakfast available while under construction).
Overall Experience
1
Mixed-to-positive: multiple guests described stays as great or wished to stay longer, praising quiet, spacious rooms and helpful staff, but recurring operational/issues (water, amenities, room allocation) tempered the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-14 00:01

Property Description

Discover an oasis of comfort and convenience at The Lakewood Hotel and Conference Centre, ideally situated in the heart of Johannesburg.

Exceptional Accommodation
Unwind in spacious rooms that feature private balconies, air conditioning, and modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and electric tea pots, ensuring a relaxing stay for every guest.

Endless Entertainment
Keep the fun alive with our outdoor swimming pool, kids' club, and games like table tennis and darts, perfect for families and friends looking to create memories that last a lifetime.

Business and Leisure Combined
Whether you're here for conferences or leisurely escapes, take advantage of our fully-equipped business center, ironing facilities, and 24-hour front desk services to meet all your needs.

Elevate your stay in Johannesburg – book your room at The Lakewood Hotel and Conference Centre today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Shelly • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Upfront cash deposit

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Shelly • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Decor

Cons:

None

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracey Kannemeyer • solo_traveller • za
8
Home away from Home
Pros:

I loved the space, the cleanliness, the privacy, that it had all the amenities of an apartment. I would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone looking for a place in the Johannesburg South area.

Cons:

That the electricity switched off sometimes during the night, as well as the TV. I need white noise in order to sleep, and would wake up when it would go off.
This got sorted out right after I informed reception though, and that was awesome.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Sanet • solo_traveller • za
6
Nice stay, however a few things need attention
Pros:

Friendly and helpful reception

Cons:

TV in the room was not connected to WiFi ; aircon didn't work on warmer setting; there was no coffee/sugar/milk
in the room

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • za
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • couple • za
5
definitely a place i will not recommend not based on the place itself, but the rude muslim woman manager or woman in cha
Pros:

the room was lovely & spacious & liked the kitchenette

Cons:

no breakfast included & the manager, a muslim lady, forgot her name, very rude, abrupt & most unhelpful. Clearly she does not own the place as she was extremely rude & doesnt care if u would come back or not, even the staff feared her

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Werner • couple • za
3
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Lukhele • couple • za
3
Moderate
Pros:

The location and it was very close to where I wanted to be

Cons:

No toilet paper. Room not cleaned on arrival. TV not working

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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ntozakhe • couple • za
1
The stuff are extremely unprofessional. When we arrived we were told to pay R500 for potential damages which we were not
Pros:

It was clean.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Lerato • couple • za
4
It was an average stay
Pros:

I liked that check out was only 12pm

Cons:

There was no WiFi connection so we couldn't use the TV.
We had to ask for the TV remote and Aircon remote. They weren't provided upon check in.
I had to pay a separate R500 deposit which I wasn't told about when making the booking.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Pillay • couple • za
7
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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kunene • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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nabot • solo_traveller • re
1
Je ne recommande pas
Cons:

Catastrophe cet hôtel, sérieux problème de nettoyage, gros potentiel pourtant car quasi neuf mais salle de bain dégueulasse en arrivant avec trace de pipi sur la lunette, cheveux coincé sur la grille d'évaluation d'eau dans la douche et moisissures au sol, évier crouté, bruit d'un moteur énorme lorsqu'une chambre prend une douche, on nous change de chambre, cette fois ci on a plus d'accès au wifi dans cette partie de l'hôtel, on nous rechange de chambre et cette fois ci,eau marron dans la douche et tiède, puis coupure d'électricité, on a décidé de quitter l'hôtel et d'en prendre un autre malgré la perte d'argent car non remboursable les futurs nuitées, par rapport au prix je vous conseille 100 fois mieux un Radisson red ou un autre truc du genre ne gaspillez pas votre argent, j'ai vu que le personnel faisait de leur mieux malgré les conditions mais pour moi le problème vient certainement des managers,direction, qui soit sont totalement incompétents ou inexpérimenté ou soit qui s'en fichent royalement.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Oswin • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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mbongeni • solo_traveller • za
1
A mess
Pros:

The place looks really nice

Cons:

They took a retainer fee for damages R500 when we checked in and told us we will get it back after 4 days but we were told we will get it back after a month when we checked out .
There was no electricity in the area so it was dark and backup took an hour long to kick in

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Ngema • couple • za
2
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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RUBY • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The rooms are amazing. We had so much space .
And the beds so soft and warm

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Ntsikelelo • couple • za
8
Cons:

There was an electricity issue, wifi wasn't working the eventually aircons were also switched off

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Mpho • couple • za
6
Pros:

The place is stunning

Cons:

Our room was not very clean. My partner complained about the dirty floor and the R500 charged for the breakage fee was excessive

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Tumelo • couple • za
1
Pros:

The facilities and that it's closer to where we had an appointment

Cons:

Firstly we were given a room that we hadn't booked for and told that we were changed because someone has a wedding at the venue despite the fact that we booked prior.
After asking for the iron countless times and calling with our personal phones they still never got us the iorn until we checked out, they kept insisting that they gave us the best room while there was no tv remote.
There was no telephone in the room for us to actually call the front desk, the water in the shower was cold and not well regulated for us to adjust it be warm.
Ultimately i am not entirely happy about the fact that i paid for a room that they further allocated to someone and gave an excuse that they gave us a honeymoon suite that we didn't ask for and that has less facilities in the room as compared to the boutique room that ibhad booked.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee