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Gemini Backpackers LodgevsFour Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg scores significantly higher than Gemini Backpackers Lodge. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg comes in at 91 with approval from 10 sources such as Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
Gemini Backpackers Lodge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
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."
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Rough Guide
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
From $247/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Guest rooms vary considerably -- each is uniquely positioned and sized, but understated elegance is the order of the day, and the palatial marble bathrooms are a real treat." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Created in the image of a Mediterranean village, with cobbled pathways, fountains and lush greenery cascading down the hillside, The Westcliff offers high luxury and impeccable service."
Star Service "Following a full closure and renovation from its days as The Westcliff, this hotel has been reborn under the Four Seasons brand and now stands as the city's most respected and impressive hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "The size of a small village, painted pink and built on a high east-facing ridge, the grande dame of Jo’burgs’s upmarket hotels has elegant rooms and suites accented by soft, gentle tones."
Fodor's "This landmark hotel and Johannesburg icon was built on a steep hill and has wide views over the northern suburbs and the Johannesburg Zoo." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sitting on the side of a hill like a giant pink fortress, with the Johannesburg Zoo at its feet, this is the hotel of choice for the rich and glamorous." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Credit: Courtesy of The Westcliff Previously The Westcliff Palatial guest rooms in 9 villas on a hillside ridge overlooking the city." Full review
Jetsetter "Revamped South African icon now with five restaurants, an outdoor spa lounge and eight acres of lush grounds." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An established hotel extensively upgraded by Four Seasons and officially opened in March 2015, making it their first property in South Africa, and only their second on the continent." Full review
Afar Magazine "For generations, the Westcliff has been the bastion of Johannesburg’s most rarefied citizens, who decamped to the hotel for special occasions or met for high tea on the terrace." Full review
