One O Eight Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (769 reviews)
108 The Drive , Benoni , za

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly, helpful and welcoming staff
Excellent food and chef (highly praised breakfasts and dinners)
Beautiful lakeside location with bird sanctuary and secure walking areas
Comfortable, luxurious rooms and large bathrooms
Convenient for OR Tambo/airport transfers
Pleasant grounds, pool and relaxing outdoor spaces
Cons:
No gym on-site
Limited meal options/bar closed early in some cases
Isolated location with no nearby shops or supermarket
Occasional maintenance issues (dusty floor, broken cabinet, AC not working)
Shuttle provided as an Uber sedan at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly clean overall with several compliments, but explicit mentions of a dusty apartment floor, a non-working air-conditioner and a broken bedside cabinet door lower this score.
Service
9.8
Consistently praised across reviews: friendly, helpful staff, welcoming service, reliable airport transfers and a personal chef — justified elevation to offset minor negatives elsewhere.
Location
9.6
Widely praised: excellent for airport access, secure lakeside setting with bird sanctuary walks and beautiful views; some reviewers note the site is isolated without nearby shops.
Room Quality
9.5
Multiple mentions of gorgeous/luxurious rooms, very comfortable beds, large bathrooms and well-kept grounds support a high rating.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities (pool, lake, airport shuttle, on-site chef) but criticisms include no gym, limited meal options, occasional shuttle vehicle type and bar hours, so score is slightly reduced.
Value for Money
9.2
Guests repeatedly call it great value and highly recommend the stay; assigned the target overall rating where not contradicted.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Very strong praise for the chef, excellent breakfasts and meals (including best steaks); a few notes about limited meal options keep this just below perfect.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overwhelmingly positive stay reports — 'best stay', 'would stay again', beautiful setting — tempered by isolated location and occasional maintenance/amenity shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-23 16:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

One O Eight Boutique Hotel in Benoni offers 4-star accommodation with beautifully designed rooms equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature balconies with pool views, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay for all guests.

Relaxation and Dining Options

Guests can unwind and rejuvenate at the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and terrace, or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant offering a variety of cuisine options including African, American, and Chinese dishes. Special dietary requests are also catered to, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for everyone.

Recreational Activities

With facilities like a tennis court and proximity to renowned golf clubs like Ebotse Golf and Country Estate and Kempton Park Golf Club, One O Eight Boutique Hotel provides ample opportunities for guests to engage in leisure activities during their stay.

Book your stay at One O Eight Boutique Hotel now for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Important information:

We are close to the following landmarks and areas:

Birchwood Hotel and Conferencing
The Lakes Conference Centre
Benoni Lake Club
Korsman Bird Sanctuary
Formula K
OR Tambo Airport
Empress Palace

Guests Must get the reservations or the front desk permission before taking any photos of the hotelPlease 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

9.2
Based on 769 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Bradley • couple • za
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Vaneshrie • couple • gb
10
We always go back there been doing it for 3 years now
Pros:

Love the staff and willingness to help

Cons:

No gym

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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k • extended_group • at
9
lovely relaxing place with easy airport pick up
Pros:

The hotel was fabulous for our arrival day. The chef did the best steaks we had in south africa, and that is saying something! Lovely bar and lounge, beautiful room, fabulous bed and bathroom. I loved that it is a secure area so I could walk around the lake which was a bird sanctuary!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Thabang • couple • za
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicoletta • couple • it
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • ca
10
Best stay I can imagine close to Joburg airport.
Pros:

Loved everything! Beautiful boutique hotel, lovely neighbourhood, incredibly gorgeous rooms, lovely outdoor space, wonderful service and delicious food. We were extremely pleased and can not recommend it more.

Cons:

Not a thing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Charmaine • couple • za
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Olebogeng • couple • za
10
One O Eight Boutique Hotel is the best🥂
Pros:

Everything was top notch. I'm definitely coming back 🌸❤️

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Ayanda • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Locatie, schone kamers en heerlijk ontbijt.

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Terri • solo_traveller • au
9
A lovely place to unwind
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room spacious and comfortable. The grounds were well kept and relaxing.

Cons:

Lack of meal options. The hotel is quite isolated with no nearby supermarket or shops.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • de
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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ALCINO MORAES • couple • br
9
Boa opção para duas diárias.
Cons:

O piso do apartamento estava empoeirado.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Maria Amelia • couple • br
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Esterhuizen • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Penny • couple • au
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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E • couple • za
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
10
A really good choice of hotel.
Pros:

We were delighted with our room, dinner and breakfast. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel is close to the airport but in a really lovely location.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Cm • extended_group • nl
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee