AtholPlace House & VillavsBudmarsh Country Lodge
Both AtholPlace Hotel & Villa and Budmarsh Country Lodge are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Budmarsh Country Lodge. AtholPlace Hotel & Villa scores 70 with endorsements from 3 publications including concierge.com, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
AtholPlace House & Villa
90 Pretoria Ave, Atholl, Sandton 2024, South Africa
From $323/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"When to go: October and November, when the purple-flowering jacaranda trees are in full bloom."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel has a well-stocked library, a lounge cum dining room with an in-house chef, a large pool, and gardens just big enough to stroll in." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Despite its central location just a few blocks from the heart of Sandton, AtholPlace retains a secluded air, offering the ultimate urban oasis." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This home-away-from-home, located in a quiet yet accessible part of Johannesburg, comprises a boutique hotel and next-door villa, both furnished in contemporary African décor." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"If you’re looking for a pre-safari pit stop en route to the awesome Kruger, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa in scenic Sandton has your name on it." Full review
Budmarsh Country Lodge
T1 Magalies Meander Road, Magaliesburg 1791, South Africa
From $137/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Surrounded by a lush garden in the heart of the Magaliesberg, this lodge has rooms with beautiful antique furniture and is a good place to base yourself if you just want to get into the country." Full review