O.R. Tambo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Nelson Mandela Square
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nelson Mandela Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Apartheid Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Apartheid Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Johannesburg Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Johannesburg Zoo home during your travels in Johannesburg? Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Top hotels in O.R. Tambo
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Extremely helpful staff, restaurant did not rush us to get out of it when it was closing down. Didn’t fly in until late and they were extremely accommodating. Food was dynamite."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Staff were ALL super helpful, friendly and professional. I felt the staff really represented the hotel well. Check-in was easy and relatively quick. I used the gym and it was extremely clean, in good working order and water and towels were available. The gym is a good size for a hotel gym. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
"👍"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
"We booked Superior rooms and instead go family rooms, breakfast was ordinary and coffee service poor from the automatic machines and not much better from the barista. We stayed in 4 seperate hotels this past week, Metcourt was the most expensive and our least favourite."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
"Beautiful place with excellent staff and lots of food choices"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Lovely hotel for a night stopover with basic amenities that need needs for an over night stay."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in O.R. Tambo
Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
