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AtholPlace House & VillavsDiamond Diggers Backpackers
Both Diamond Diggers Backpackers and AtholPlace Hotel & Villa are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa ranks significantly better than Diamond Diggers Backpackers. AtholPlace Hotel & Villa scores 78 with recommendations from 5 sources including Concierge, Mr & Mrs Smith and Afar Magazine.
AtholPlace House & Villa
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Diamond Diggers Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
36 Doris Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Rough Guide "Boasting a dramatic view of the inner-city skyline, this cheap but clean and organized lodge is not too far from the airport and downtown Jo’burg."
Lonely Planet "This backpackers is OK, with a variety of dorms and doubles spread over a couple of different houses... but the atmosphere is subdued and the bathrooms have seen better days." Full review
