Holiday Inn Express Sandton-Woodmead by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (3507 reviews)
Woodmead North Office Park , Johannesburg , ZA
+27 11 260 4000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff (multiple named)
Good breakfast variety and quality
Comfortable beds and some spacious rooms
Safe location and good security
Quiet rooms despite nearby freeway (good soundproofing)
Good value for money for many guests
Quick check-in and helpful service
Clean and tidy for many stays
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness; reports of dirty rooms and dusty carpets
No swimming pool and limited family amenities
Air conditioning problems / rooms reported as hot
Gym equipment outdated
Some rooms show wear (ceiling, lighting, carpet)
A few reports of unfriendly or unprofessional staff
Occasional lack of on-site dining options
Isolated poor breakfast service incidents

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised cleanliness and tidy rooms, but multiple reviews cited dusty carpets, dirty rooms, worn items left by housekeeping and inconsistent housekeeping standards.
Service
9
Strongly positive overall: many mentions of very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff (several named), quick check-in and excellent customer service, though a few isolated reports of unfriendly staff or unprofessional breakfast staff.
Location
8.8
Generally very positive: good location and security, described as safe and convenient; some mention of proximity to a freeway but effective soundproofing and easy short drives to facilities.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: several guests praised spacious, comfortable beds and corner rooms; others reported basic rooms showing wear (ceiling, carpet), problems with AC (rooms feeling hot) and dated fixtures.
Amenities
7.4
Noted gaps: consistently mentioned lack of a swimming pool, outdated gym equipment and occasional absence of on-site dining options; some good room service and breakfast offerings mitigate this.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally positive: multiple guests called it good value and recommended it for safety and price; some caveats due to room/amenity shortcomings for families.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality, though a few guests reported average breakfast or poor service from specific breakfast staff members.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mostly positive stays: many guests described excellent experiences, friendly staff and comfortable rooms, balanced by isolated but notable issues (cleanliness lapses, AC problems, no pool).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Modern Accommodation near Sandton's Business Areas

The Holiday Inn Express Sandton-Woodmead offers comfortable smoking and non-smoking rooms equipped with essential amenities. Express Start Breakfast Buffet is complimentary, featuring a variety of Continental and hot options. Guests can dine at Orexi Mediterranean Restaurant or explore nearby dining options. Lobby Bar and Balcony provide relaxing spots for drinks.

Conveniently located near OR Tambo International Airport, the hotel is a short distance from Sandton, Bryanston, and Johannesburg's business districts. Explore the vibrant shopping and entertainment options at the Mall of Africa, just 6 km away. Book now for a pleasant stay in Sandton!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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: 11:30 AM
Airport code: JNB

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3507 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Lungi • family_with_children • za
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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ruth • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Monamodi • solo_traveller • za
10
I really enjoyed my stay,I loved the welcoming staff attitude
Pros:

Hygiene

Cons:

None

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Diesel_ZA • family_with_children • za
7
Great price, but you need a pool.
Pros:

I was given a great corner room, it was very spacious and comfortable. The food options for breakfast were great. It provided us with a great start to each day. The hotel must have double glazed glass because it is next to a major freeway yet I couldn't hear a thing at night. I really liked the pillow options in the room.

Cons:

I was disappointed with cleanliness. I was not a happy chap to discover the cleaner left an old, worn out tool for use that had a big hole in it. It was a terrible sight, not something I would expect to see at a hotel. The gym needs an upgrade, old equipment is a recipe for disaster. Best advice, you should have invested in a pool, this hotel isn't a great option when travelling with kids. I guess it is geared more for the weekly business traveller.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Zakhele • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The staff is very friendly specially sisi Mpho

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
K
Kudzai • couple • zw
6
Ok
Pros:

Slightly bigger rooms

Cons:

Space limited and too basic amenities

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
A
Anna • solo_traveller • za
8
I had a very peaceful stay.
Pros:

The cleanliness, the staff were friendly and I like their customer service especially Aubrey, he has got an excellent customer service.

Cons:

There is no aircon in the room and it was very hot. The breakfast was just average.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lizette • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

The staff are super friendly and go out of their way to provide the best service as possible.
Breakfast is excellent. Tasty and fresh and a wide variety.

Cons:

Nothing we did not like. This will be our hotel of choice in future

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • za
2
Cons:

Staff not friendly or helpful. Facility not clean. Didn’t have eating facility’s had to rely on uber eats. House keeping not up to standard.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Kaileshwar • solo_traveller • mu
9
Value for money and safety matters. Recommend to travellers.
Pros:

Safe as it is a controlled compound. Good room service and breakfast.

Cons:

All facilities were not within walking distance but 5-10 mins drive is still okay

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Tarkan • family_with_children • za
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Vijay • family_with_children • za
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
M
Meshach • solo_traveller • au
6
It was a pleasant stay
Pros:

Helpful staff

Cons:

Problem with wash sinks

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

The treatment from the reception, I feel like I can go back because of the way they treated me, I was like am a king

Cons:

The breakfast

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • extended_group • de
9
Sehr guter Service
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • couple • za
10
Pros:

Everything, from the room, to the food, to the staff was just excellent!!!!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Lindiwe • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Zwakele • family_with_children • sz
10
Excellent
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Clean and safe

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Kiranraj • solo_traveller • zm
7
Pros:

Best in Location & Security
Decent Accommodation

Cons:

Needs upgrade in room lighting. It is very poor.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee