Garden Court Sandton City offers a serene retreat near Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Guests can unwind on the garden, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or explore the art gallery on site while enjoying international cuisine at one of two restaurants. With free WiFi and multilingual staff always ready to help, previous guests rave about breakfast, helpful staff, and this hotel's prime location.
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Montecasino - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 54 min drive
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 7 min walk
Johannesburg Park Station - 27 min drive
Free train station pick-up
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Ghirardellis - Nelson Mandela Square - 5 min walk
Pappas On The Square - 5 min walk
tashas Cafe - 5 min walk
The Butcher Shop & Grill - 5 min walk
AURUM Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Garden Court Sandton City
Garden Court Sandton City puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Riff's Bar & Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (ZAR 55 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Free train station pick-up
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1995
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Art gallery on site
Designer stores on site
Shopping mall on site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchairs available on site
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Low-height counter/sink
Wheelchair-width doorways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Riff's Bar & Grill - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 690 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Parking
Self parking costs ZAR 55 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel Johannesburg
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel
Garden Court Sandton City Johannesburg
Garden Court Sandton City Greater Johannesburg
Garden Court Hotel Sandton
Court Sandton City Sandton
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel
Garden Court Sandton City Sandton
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel Sandton
Frequently asked questions
Does Garden Court Sandton City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garden Court Sandton City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Garden Court Sandton City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 55 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 690 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden Court Sandton City?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Garden Court Sandton City?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Montecasino (12-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Garden Court Sandton City and nearby?
Garden Court Sandton City has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Garden Court Sandton City?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Garden Court Sandton City like?
Garden Court Sandton City is a short 7-minute walk from Johannesburg Sandton Station and 5 minutes' walk from Sandton City Mall. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Garden Court Sandton City Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Feb 25, 2025
Rooms are a quite outdated, but the location is great.
Andreia
Andreia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Location 5🌟
The location is superb and very safe
If you can offort Michelangelo o Leonardo that has a nice roof top go for it!
angelica
angelica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Ii enjoyed my stay
MELVA
MELVA, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Excellent customer service, clean and comfortable room. Will definitely stay here again and I recommend this beautiful hotel.
ABIGAIL
ABIGAIL, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
The people were friendly and helpful
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Nice place to stay for couple of days. Breakfast I highly recommend.
aisha
aisha, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Great location
Very nice mid range hotel with great location & nice staff
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 3, 2024
Location is great. Good service. Staff always do their best
Jacqui
Jacqui, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
We only had an overnight stay but the hotel was very conveniently located & I could not complain about anything.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2024
Location is superb
Evelyne
Evelyne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Great location
Ideal location next to Nelson Mandela square & fabulous shopping centre! Safe & quiet. Small rooms but clean & excellent breakfast!!
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Clean, safe and good location
Gwendelyn
Gwendelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Very happy
Great staff with a lovely food in the restaurant and rooms service.
Great value for money in this hotels STAR range
james
james, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Very convenient and friendly staff. Breakfast is top notch.
Wellington
Wellington, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2024
Safe and accessible
Bornwell
Bornwell, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2024
The bathroom towel was dirty, overall the hotel is good value for money.
FABIANE RITTER
FABIANE RITTER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Had an awesome stay.
Claude Otieno
Claude Otieno, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Loved it so much
Kagiso
Kagiso, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2024
Very nice place will be back
doreen
doreen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
Another great stay
Stayed here many times, always great, would recommend.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Great service
sally
sally, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Great location go Sandton City. The staff was very helpful when I was struggling with my key keeping on getting erased.
Alisha
Alisha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Friendly staff and clean rooms
EDWIN
EDWIN, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2024
Put mini fridge and microwave in the room.
ayaz
ayaz, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
A bit noisy
Great stay. The room was a bit small and the traffic at night kept us awake