Gold Reef City Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Johannesburg
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Gold Reef City Hotel offers 38 rooms, including Standard, Executive, and Suite options. Standard Rooms feature king-size beds, free uncapped Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air-conditioning, and workspaces. Executive Rooms include two separate bedrooms with king-size beds and a lounge area. Suites provide four-poster beds, private balconies, and sleeper couches. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities, mini-bars, and en-suite bathrooms with showers and baths.
Dining Choices
The hotel is part of Gold Reef City's dining precinct. Billy G Buffet serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with carvery and dessert options. Calisto's specializes in Portuguese seafood and grilled chicken, while Mi-Vami offers Middle Eastern shawarmas and ribs. Other choices include Ocean Basket for seafood, Panarotti's for pizza and pasta, and Milky Lane for ice cream treats. Pavilion Café serves quick bites like burgers and toasted sandwiches.
Entertainment Hub
Gold Reef City Hotel connects directly to Gold Reef City Theme Park, featuring roller coasters and family attractions. The Lyric Theatre hosts concerts, comedy shows, and theater performances. MOVIES@ screens the latest films across six cinemas. The on-site casino includes slots and table games. Business guests can access eight conference venues, ranging from 12-seat boardrooms to a 1,100-capacity theater.
Transport & Location
Situated within the Gold Reef City complex, the hotel is 8 km from Johannesburg's city center. Nearby attractions include the Apartheid Museum (300 meters) and Workers Museum (4.5 km). O.R. Tambo International Airport is 30 km away, accessible via a paid shuttle service. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, an ATM, and currency exchange.
Guest Services
Gold Reef City Hotel offers concierge, tour desk assistance, and business support, including printing and courier services. Kiddies Express Crèche accommodates children up to 12 years old. Conference packages include AV equipment and refreshments. Room rates include breakfast, with two children under 18 staying free when sharing with adults.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Bowling
- Mini golf
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Casino
- Entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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