Southern Sun RosebankvsGemini Backpackers Lodge
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - The Rosebank is preferred by most writers compared to Gemini Backpackers Lodge. Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - The Rosebank comes in at #33 in Johannesburg with recommendations from 2 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Southern Sun Rosebank
CNR Tyrwhitt & Sturdee Avenues, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2132, South Africa
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Suitably swank-tastic, with a huge lobby lounge area mixing granite, marble and wood, an exceptionally good restaurant and a cocktail bar... The rooms are equally glam." Full review
Fodor's
"Standard rooms are small but perfectly formed, with white vinyl armchairs and side tables. Most will love the black-glass bathroom cube in the deluxe rooms." Full review
Gemini Backpackers Lodge
1 Van Gelder Road, Johannesburg 2160, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Lonely Planet
"This is like a mini-backpackers empire, on rambling grounds with a pub, lounges, a snooker and pool table, a gym, a travel desk, a tennis court and swimming pool, and a huge DVD library...." Full review
Rough Guide
"Rambling suburban property near Kew in the northeast of the city. There are dorms, double rooms and all kinds of extras such as a full-sized snooker table, free internet and a rudimentary gym."