Garden Court Sandton City

Hotels
Southern Sun
8.6 (118 reviews)
Cnr West and Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196 , Sandton , ZA

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Centrally located next to the Mall.

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.04
Centrally located next to the Mall.
Room Quality
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.52
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 04:32

Property Description

Welcome to the Garden Court Sandton City, where luxury and convenience converge in the heart of Johannesburg.

Recreational Amenities
Indulge in our stunning outdoor pool or stay fit in our 24-hour fitness center, ensuring your relaxation and wellness needs are met, no matter the time of day.

Dining Experience
Savor international cuisine at Riff's Bar & Grill or enjoy the comfort of room service during limited hours. Wrap up your evening with a refreshing drink in our lively bar/lounge.

Business and Convenience
With a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and complimentary train station pick-up, we cater to both business and leisure travelers. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your stay.

Book your unforgettable experience at Garden Court Sandton City today!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JNB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.49
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.6
M
Melissa
10
Pros:

Centrally located next to the Mall.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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KingOjoja Solo travel
10
Food lovers.
Pros:

The Hotel never disappoints, from the check in process to the room, all is well fitting to my desires. I never miss an opportunity to make use of thier facilities. Nelson Mandela Square is a walking distance, with its breathtaking restaurants.

2025-05-28 via Tripadvisor
P
pirranD Business
6
Good Generic hotel, fine for short stays
Pros:

I stayed just 2 nights on business, and for that purpose it was fine. Clean, comfortable, plenty of hot water, ok breakfast and close to the mall. Excellent staff, especially Angie. Ideal for a short business stay with one exception - the internet was variable/unreliable.

2025-05-14 via Tripadvisor
C
Claude Sowah
10
Pros:

Had an overall lovely experience

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
C
Constantine
10
Pros:

it was good

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Amazing location and hotel
Pros:

Great hotel and location. Easy and quick check in. The best breakfast buffet, amazing bar/restaurant and gym. This was the best hotel stay in Johannesburg. The hotel is surrounded by the Nelson Mandela plaza and mall. You have access to many stores and food places. The bar/restaurant at the hotel offered some of the best meals and drinks. Must stay here. This hotel is great for family, couples and business. It was less than 30 minutes away from airport and 5 minute walking for everything else listed.

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
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angelica
8
Location 5🌟
Pros:

The location is superb and very safe
If you can offort Michelangelo o Leonardo that has a nice roof top go for it!

2025-03-06 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
10
Pros:

Garden City Sandton offers a comfortable and convenient stay in a prime location. The hotel is clean and well-maintained, with a friendly and helpful staff that ensures a smooth experience. Situated in a safe area, it’s perfect for those who enjoy walking to nearby shopping centers and restaurants. The on-site restaurant provides a decent dining option, but the highlight is the great buffet breakfast, which offers a variety of fresh and delicious choices. Overall, a solid choice for both business and leisure travelers looking for a hassle-free stay in Sandton. Highly recommend.

2025-03-05 via Nuitee
N
Ndifanji
6
Pros:

It is located within 2 minutes to the Nelson Mandale Square making it a perfect lodging for shoppers. The rooms are not spacious if you prefer spacious rooms. Otherwise great staff service

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
P
Peter Paul Adam
10
Pros:

All okay

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
M
Mei
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, delicious breakfast

2025-02-04 via Nuitee
C
Carrie
8
Pros:

Only issue is pool is small and unheated with only four lounge chairs- not conducive to relaxing.

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
J
John family
8
Pros:

Near the Mall with almos all services required under one roof. Near the train too.

2025-01-23 via Nuitee
J
Jenny
8
Pros:

I had a nice time staying there and the staff were really nice

2025-01-15 via Nuitee
V
Voyager29329365037 Business
10
Best experience
Pros:

Garden Court Sandton City is the best hotel to book in, it is perfectly situated right across from Nelson Mandela Square and their breakfast is first class. Their rooms are clean and they have a Riffs bar on site which serves great food not forgetting their friendly staff. THANKS Garden court team.

2025-01-13 via Tripadvisor
P
PRISCA
8
Pros:

Not applicable

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
M
Melaniedbn Family za
2
Please do Better!!!!!
Pros:

What a disgusting experience at Garden Court Sandton city. As a frequent guest I am left utterly disappointed. Alfred and Silindile at Check in should be fired or not be the first people that guest interact with when they arrive. They are unattentive And just display a stinking don’t care attitude. We arrive at 2:30 having booked 2 rooms, our first engagement was with Alfred who told us the rooms aren’t ready, as exhausted as we were after driving nearly 7 hours with children, we were okay with it, but guess what, Alfred never got back to us after nearly 45 minutes we go back to the desk and engage with Silindile, she then says that she can only give us one room and no matter how many times we asked her , how long the wait will be, she couldn’t give us an answer! What the hell? She then proceeded to calculate my bill for the rooms and gave me an amount to pay, still I asked how long the wait will be, no answer to that question but she says “please insert your card” what and idiotic attitude! We then enquired about parking, she goes on to say that we will need to pay R50 parking per day and for our 4 night stay, we need to pay R200 for parking 😂😂By then I was probably shouting! We have stayed here several times and have never paid any additional costs for parking! She then had the nerve to say that I should’ve read the notice outside before coming in. I just point blank refused! My husband who drove us was just too tired to say then she replied saying anything and let me just go max. “ please use your key card to access the parking” please can you investigate if this extra charge was for her own pocket!
We get the one access card. The family room had only 1 towel. When I call reception, they say that the room comes with 1 towel. I threw a fit again until housekeeping brought in more towels. When you ask for anything you have to call a few times and scream and shout! I understand that it’s peak period but how can you not plan??? How can you have only 20 irons for over a hundred rooms which are full to capacity! Absolutely bad.

2024-12-30 via Tripadvisor
D
Dorcas
10
Pros:

Nothing to fault, good stay for my visit. Breakfast options were quite varied.

2024-12-20 via Nuitee
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Annabel_Prinsloo69 Couples zw
10
Well done
Pros:

We would just like to thank the reception and Oral the manager for sorting out a glitch we had. The problem was sorted out professionally. We are here for 3 weeks and are sure it will be bliss like it usually is.
Well done to everyone and thank you for a lovely stay.

2024-12-18 via Tripadvisor
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ayaz family_with_children
6
Pros:

Put mini fridge and microwave in the room.

2024-12-09 via Nuitee