Road Lodge Southgate

1.0 star property

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Buffet breakfast for a fee on weekends
Exterior
Front of property
Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Cnr Columbine Avenue and Golden Highway, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2082
  • Place, Southgate Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ster-Kinekor Southgate Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Reef City Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Johannesburg

At Road Lodge Southgate you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Southgate Mall and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Expo Centre Johannesburg. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas, and has concierge services. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available at weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Johannesburg South hotel include Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Southgate Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ster-Kinekor Southgate Mall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 25 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Montecasino - 29 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tinties Pub and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Southgate

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Road Lodge Southgate. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hotel.

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Road Lodge Southgate offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Road Lodge Southgate

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Road Lodge Southgate
Southgate Road Lodge
Road Lodge Southgate Hotel Johannesburg
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Road Lodge Southgate Hotel Johannesburg South
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Road Lodge Southgate Hotel Johannesburg South

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Road Lodge Southgate?

Road Lodge Southgate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Road Lodge Southgate?

Yep, Road Lodge Southgate has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Road Lodge Southgate have a pool?

Road Lodge Southgate has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Road Lodge Southgate serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered at weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Road Lodge Southgate?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Road Lodge Southgate?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Road Lodge Southgate?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Road Lodge Southgate Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 215 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pfarelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked the breakfast… I liked the clean linen and the fact that I could check out late when I needed to .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mireille Kasaj

every thing were ok
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Frans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It is a good stay hotel for its star

The stay was good for the purpose
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lungile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a nice place, the service was great and the staff very helpful, we enjoyed our stay will definitely go back though there was a lot of noise from corridor. But its good place very clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xolani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sifiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amezing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noluthando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday night

Everything was on point.my hubby was happy for his birthday suprise
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. But, please put a fridge in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overnight stay for Jhb Ride 94.7

Restaurant was under staffed. Orders was delayed too long. Rooms are clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph Boshoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Why Road Lodge Southgate?

The front desk staff was excellent. After my online booking did not show up on the PC, they assured me they would sort it out and even allowed me to go to my room while they were addressing the issues. They were friendly and professional and always maintained eye contact when you were in the room, letting you know they would help!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outdated rooms

Room are a little outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Keletso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall not bad

No dstv
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No further comments.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I feel like they can improve on some few things like dining the stuff shouldn't wait for the food on the buffet to run out before they refill it and they should regularly check whats missing on the buffet Reception stuff should respond in time for requests
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always enjoy staying at Southgate Road Lodge. However, I was not pleased at all with the Malta pudding I ordered. It was rubbering and I only ate the custard, which was excellent. The reception staff compensated me by reducing my bill by the R70 price of the Malta. Other than this incident, am happy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road Lodge South gate

The Road Lodge had no record of my booking and after 20 minutes reloaded my booking. I am not sure who's fault this is? The room was fine and the staff very polite. There was a shortage of staff in the kitchen which resulted in waiting time of 90 minutes for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

TSELISO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom accessories were not replenished. Could be said the room was not ready
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gaolatlhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marelize

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's the second time I had a bad experience with my booking through Hotels.com. Not sure what is the communication problem. I made my bookin for 20 - 21 November but the hotel had it for 20 - 21 October. Luckily they could accommodation us with the 3 rooms I have booked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Qeto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Air-conditioner

Air-conditioner was making too much noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wondering if standard hotelservice supposed to provide the basics. Not used to the shortage of coffee soap etc in the hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The toilet was not working and we discovered it late at night we had to be moved to another room and the floor is very cold no mats you have to use towels to put on the floors after bathing when you are busy dressing up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thabo

Disliked: Staff & service
It was just ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ROADLODGE SOUTHGATE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Excellent service. Staff and manager was supper helpful. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020