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The Westcliff by Orient-Express

5.0 of 5
67 Jan Smuts Avenue | Westcliff, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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Ranked #4 of 61 hotels in Johannesburg
4.5 of 5 stars 201 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Polo lounge(8)
  • South Africa(5)
  • Junior suite(5)
  • Great view(4)
  • Infinity pool(4)
  • Top notch(3)
  • Large and comfortable(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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MOZBOB
North Pole, Alaska
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13 reviews
19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

This hotel is worth every recommendation here. Beautiful traditional property with amazingly friendly staff. Usually we stay in more contemporary hotels, but here it absolutely works and makes you feel very comfortble. Great bed and spacious rooms and ballroom sized bathrooms. It is a beautiful oasis in the city and only a close drive away from Sandton, Melrose etc. The... More

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rollingal
Columbia, South Carolina
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

Oh My Goodness. After a 15 hour flight from the states, what a pleasure to stay in such a beautiful, luxurious place. One of the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever seen, anywhere in the world. The ladies at the reception desk helped us decide which native markets to shop at that were safe, authentic and fun. They... More

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LBannerman
Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

There are many luxury high end hotels in the city but the Westcliff trumps them all for sheer service, atmosphere and originality. We stayed over for a mini break on the weekend of the 10th to celebrate an early Valentine. I was really blown away by everything at the hotel - sitting by the infinity pool at the Terrace deck... More

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ahvolare
Texas
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13 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

Hard to find the words descriptive of this amazing hotel, but then it is an Orient Express Property. The short stay I experienced there just three days/nights, will always be remembered as a most pleasurable one. During this trip, I was lucky to experience many beautiful properties such as The Westcliff, the amazing spa always a treat, drinks and food... More

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KJLRSA
Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Had a great stay. Spa was brilliant. very attentive staff. Rooms are very clean. Breakfast is a bit expensive for what you get, but everything else make up for it. More

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david1960uk
PONTEFRACT
Contributor
14 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We recently stopped here twice when passing through J'Burg. Its a beautiful hotel set on a hillside with superb views. Its also very charming as you take a small trip up the winding path/road to your room. From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble. Wonderful! More

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aviaraptor
London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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We had a week in Jo'burg - a trip for business and pleasure - and we stayed at this wonderful hotel. We arrived early on a Saturday morning and they had the room ready for us but we were keen to get out under the sun and lay by the infinity pool. The weather over the week was mixed but... More

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Geddes_7
Sydney
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121 reviews
112 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

There is very little "new" information that I can impart, other than to say this hotel more than met our expectations. A large, luxurious and very comfortable room, Great food and beverage. Hilltop location with pleasing district views. Wonderful pool. Excellent, friendly and attentive service. Complimentary shuttle to adjacent office and shopping. For my wife who is (rightly or wrongly)... More

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kevin p
Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The location and positioning of this first class establishment has atrracted many a traveller and business executive who appreciate the good service ,food and comfy rooms. I would recommend this as aplace to rest up anytime More

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TeresaBeall
Chico, California
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8 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We returned (28 of us in our TBE group) a couple of months ago from a nearly 3-week trip through South Africa. We chose to end the trip (our last evening in country) at the Orient Express Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg. We thought it would be the perfect place for our grand finale. The hotel is several miles from the... More

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Address: 67 Jan Smuts Avenue | Westcliff, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa

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