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:
Clean and neat rooms cited by multiple guests
Good location (close to FNB stadium, secluded and secure)
Spacious rooms with ample parking and good layout
Friendly and helpful staff (manager Tasneem, receptionist Rhea, security praised)
Comfortable bed options and effective air conditioning
Balcony and generous room setup
Safe premises
Cons:
Slow or no hot water reported in multiple stays
Dirty kettle/water, dusty rooms and some initial dirt on arrival
Noise from padel courts and football field affected some guests
Missing in-room supplies (tea/coffee, shampoo/soap) and limited consumables
Hard or too-flat mattresses for some guests
Staff entering rooms without knocking and occasional unfriendly service
Property still under construction: no bar fridge, no breakfast, traces of paint/wood smell
Poor lighting in stairways and confusing shower controls for some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed-to-negative: several guests praised cleanliness but multiple reports of dust, dirty kettle/water, dirty sink on arrival and traces/smell of paint; overall leans slightly negative.
Service
1
Generally positive: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and named staff (manager Tasneem, receptionist Rhea, security) though isolated reports of unfriendly staff and staff entering rooms without knocking.
Location
1
Positive: repeatedly described as a great location and close to FNB stadium; secluded and secure setting noted.
Room Quality
1
Mixed: many guests found rooms spacious with comfortable layouts, balconies and good showers, but others reported hard/flat mattresses, low sink drainage and finishing/construction issues.
Amenities
1
Slightly negative: good bathroom fittings noted by some but recurring problems with slow/no hot water, missing bar fridge, limited in-room supplies and new-place finishing odors.
Value for Money
1
Neutral/not clearly defined: guests mentioned an R500 damages hold and no breakfast due to construction but overall comments did not strongly define value perception.
Food and Beverage
1
Slightly negative: several guests noted no breakfast availability, no/insufficient tea and coffee supplies and missing toiletries like shampoo/soap.
Overall Experience
1
Mildly positive overall: many guests would recommend or return and praised safety, helpful staff and room setup, though some stays were very disappointing due to noise, cleanliness and amenity gaps.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 07:21

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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Nokuzola • couple • za
10
Compliment
Pros:

The location, neatness rooms where amazing

Cons:

Is the water problem that I experienced in my stay

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
B
Buthelezi • couple • za
8
Pros:

The place is very secluded and clean, the facilities are also really good.

Cons:

There was a kettle for teas and coffee but no teas and coffees to make.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
N
nicoleen • couple • za
8
Good stay
Pros:

It’s close to fnb stadium very spacious with enough parking comfortable beds friendly staff very quiet place

Cons:

Still under construction, there was no bar fridge available, you pay R500 for damages that will be transferred in 7 days back to you and no breakfast available as the place is still under construction

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
M
Mogane • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The property was clean with advanced bathroom equipment and quiet environment

Cons:

It was a struggle to shower as the water was coming slowly

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
N
Norman • couple • za
10
Great
Pros:

Everything about it

Cons:

Nothing everything was great

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Thabiso • family_with_children • za
10
I wish I could stay there forever
Pros:

Everything honestly

Cons:

The safety it has and the staff that really cares about their customers

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
M
Moolla • extended_group • za
6
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
O
Oreeditse • couple • bw
8
Overall good stay, there is room for improvement
Pros:

Spacious room. Good location very secure. Friendly and helpful staff. My room key was not working and staff swiftly attended to it

Cons:

Shower had no caddy for my toiletries
No bin in the bathroom
Sink was a little dirty on my arrival, and water drainage at sink very low

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
M
Mubeenul • family_with_children • za
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
T
Teboho • couple • za
7
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

The beds are too flat and closer to the ground

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
M
Muhammed • couple • za
1
Cons:

No hot water
No shampoo or soaps provided
Hard mattresses

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
Caitlin • family_with_children • za
8
Overall a very nice stay and would come again
Pros:

The pull out bed is amazing as someone who prefers a firm bed. The aircon is great. The balcony was nice. We liked the space and set up of our room. The shower was nice and spacious. My sister forgot hwr soap and appreciated the bodywash provided. The security staff were a lifesaver and helped us so much in finding our way!! SUPER friendly and happy to help

Cons:

There were a couple of things that werent bad i just wanted to mention. We stayed for 1 night. My sister and i both like coffee and tea. There was only one coffee and one tea per person which was okay but if 2 were available we would have appreciated it. The lighting is good but its a bit weird how the switches work. The balcony was nice to have a morning coffee on but it was a bit dirty and we had to put something on the chair provided to prevent clothes getting dirty. The shower was also a bit hard to understand, obviously showers are all dofferent but the shower had two sides that worked differently which we had some trouble with. We would also maybe suggest leaving some servietes or wipes in the rooms as we spilled some tea and had nothing to clean with except towels which we didn't want to use (luckily we realz3d we had gotten some servietes with the takeout we brought back) and lastly, the room we stayed in had a very dark staircase to go up, we realised there is a motion sensor light at the bottom of the stairs but it doesn't always trigger and its hard to see anything going down the stairs. Overall it was nice, these aren't complaints as in we wouldn't go back for these reasons, just feedback

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
K
Kiara • family_with_children • za
1
I unfortunately won’t be recommending this place to anyone. Very disappointing.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

- dirty kettle water
- unfriendly staff
- no fresh towels
- extremely noisy from the padel courts and football field
- dusty in the rooms
- staff coming in the room without knocking

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
L
Leon • couple • za
9
Our stay was comfortable, safe and enjoyable. I will strongly recommend this hotel to anyone going t
Pros:

The manager, Tasneem, was exceptionally welcoming and accommodating. Rhea, the receptionist, was professional and helpful. You are perfectly safe once inside this hotel premises.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
T
Thabo • couple • za
10
Pros:

The staff, size of the apartment and supplies

Cons:

There were traces or smell of wood and paint but it was acceptible as the place is new and still on finishing stages

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
T
Thato • couple • za
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
Z
Zama • extended_group • za
2
Poor service
Pros:

We didn’t eat breakfast, the place is nice but the service is poor

Cons:

The service is poor,we got allocated to a room that was not ready. We waited for some time to get another room which was underwhelming, it had no fridge and microwave. The price was not worth it.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nichume • couple • za
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
T
Tshepo • solo_traveller • za
6
Cons:

staff cleaning were late & lacklustre

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
T
Thabo • solo_traveller • za
7
Cons:

The only thing I didn't like is the extra R500 I had to pay which I have not received back 27 days later

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee