 |
 |
 |
 |
| Phone: |
+27 21 813 9091 |
| E-Mail: |
 |
| Skype: |
 |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
| Home / Articles / FIFA 2010 / World Cup 2010 accommodation in South Africa: Johannesburg |
| World Cup 2010 accommodation in South Africa: Johannesburg |
Johannnesburg, the city of gold, is set to shine as it stars in the world cup 2010 in South Africa as among the matches played here is the most important match of the football World Cup: the final. The most popular business destination in South Africa has many attractions, and awaits to show them off to the thousands of visitors this June and July. The city is set to play final hoist to the world’s greatest sporting event. The World cup 2010 in South Africa promises great excitement for viewers, sports fans and holidaymakers alike.
Of course choosing suitable holiday accommodation in South Africa for your stay is one of the key elements to a good holiday, and we at Ultimate Holiday Planner have an extensive collection of holiday accommodation for you to choose from. Have a look at our special accommodation section to find what you’re looking for, or contact one of our reliable consultants for personalised assistance.
For a peek of the types of accommodation available, we have selected some of the best three star to five star accommodation in the city. For a greater range of options got to our accommodation section.
HOTELS
5-star-The Grace in Rosebank
Dating back to an era of gracious living and attention to detail, The Grace in Rosebank is the ideal choice for guests seeking sophisticated holiday accommodation in South Africa. This luxurious city hotel lies in the heart of stylish, cosmopolitan Rosebank surrounded by eclectic restaurants, shopping centres, cinemas and cultural places of interest. It is within easy reach of Johannesburg's most prominent business and cultural museums, as well as O.R. Tambo International airport.
A sophisticated boutique styled Johannesburg hotel, The Grace offers the highest standards of personal service and luxury, some of the reasons for countless international awards from organisations including Condé Nast Traveller USA, 2009 Reader’s choice Awards, Top 100 restaurants by Wine Magazine for three successive years, Travel & Leisure USA for ‘The World’s Best ’ in service within the Africa & Middle East category for 2007 and Diners Club.
4 star -Meridian Hospitality, Edenvale
This 4 star hotel is situated close to three state of the art shopping malls and fine dining restaurants . Other facilities in the area includethree champion golf courses practically on the doorstep. The location is an easy ten minutes drive from OR Tambo International airport.
Meridian Hospitality is one of a kind Guest house and is ideal for guests looking for a comfortable and relaxed stay away from home. Eight Luxury suites have been individually designed to meet world class expectations with all the comforts of modern living, including wall mounted LCD television screens, especially useful if you can‘t make it to a football match, mini-bar, telephones and Internet access.ance, magnificent beds and luxurious en-suite bathrooms and with a high degree of personal service from all staff members, striving to ensure each guests stay is as pleasurable as possible.
3 star- Africa Centre Airport Leisure Hotel & Travel Centre
Situated in a secure and peaceful environment close to Johannesburg International Airport, malls, flea market, night-life, game food restaurants, hotels casino's, golf club, waters ski and water world. Africa Centre Guest Lodge aims to offer family hospitality to weary travelers with wholesome food, good value, comfortable surroundings and friendly all round service.
GUESTHOUSES/B&B/SELF-CATERING
Didiloni Lodge, northcliffe
Each comfortable, individually designed African Thatch chalet, provides guests with superb amenities and fittings, while being set in beautiful gardens with secure off street parking. This oasis in the city is within quick and easy reach of shopping centers, hospitals, casinos, cinemas, cultural sites, museums, theatres, as well as major sports venues such as Soccer City, Coca Cola Park, Loftus Versveld, Wanderers and Centurion.
4-star Highgrove Guesthouse, Sandton
Situated in the heart of the prestigious suburb of Sandton is the new beautifully Highgrove Guesthouse, great holiday accommodation in South Africa.
This stylish Georgian house offers elegant en-suite bedrooms, each with balcony pr patio, overlooking the garden and swimming pool. All bedrooms have TV. MNet, direct dial telephones, modem link and wall safe.All tastefully decorated two-bedroom flatlet offers a lounge and dining area with balcony, kitchenette and bathroom.
Guests are welcome to relax in the spacious, centrally situated guest lounge, which can also be used for small conferences pr private functions. Secretarial, PC and fax facilities are provided for the traveling businessman.Highgrove also provides an ideal stopover for the leisure traveler with facilities which include a swimming pool, tennis court and ample off street parking. Airport transfers can also be arranged and laundry is done on request.
5-star - 10 2ND Avenue, Houghton Estate
Situated in the exclusive suburb of Houghton Estate, this luxury villa offers effortless style in the lush landscaped gardens. It is ideally located for your travels during the world cup 2010 in South Africa. Just 20 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate has 24-hour security, within close reach of Braamfontein, Rosebank and Sandton as well as having a vareity of recreational activities available in the surrounding area.
Modern amenities including wireless internet, gymnasium vouchers and nearby transfers are all included in the room rate.
The Villa is known to millions of television viewers as the Edward’s Mansion from the popular South African Soap Opera ‘Egoli’. The Chefs create gastronomic delights from breakfast, to lunch and unforgettable dinners, be it a special occasion or personal dietary requests.
If you are looking to relax in comfort while on holiday in South Africa, the management and staff will ensure their guests’ expectations are always exceeded with by offering ‘Gracious Living in luxury’.
JOBURG SPECIAL:
SAFARI LODGE
4-star Thaba Ya Batswana
The Thaba Ya Batswana Eco Lodge is a rare and valuable jewel, surrounded by the southern Johannesburg metropolis. It is situated in the Klipriversberg Nature Reserve area and has an abundance of indigenous trees, plants, birds and wildlife. At Thaba Ya Batswana you can relax in the middle of a nature reserve surrounded by lush African bush vegetation and forget about the daily grind for a while.
Pampering knows no limits at this exclusive lodge where the finest chefs bring you delicious cuisine served in attractive ways. Indulge your taste buds in the finest cuisine Africa has to offer. Cool off in the sparkling pool or relax in your spacious room, stylishly furnished with all the en-suite facilities you would require from luxury holiday accommodation in South Africa. Rejuvenate your body at our Sinzinani Day Spa where various types of massages and beauty treatments will help to slow down the process of aging brought about by stress.
For more information on accommodation options, please contact us at UHP, we look forward to making your stay as perfect as you want it.Alternatively, have a look at our accommodation and packages. |
Planning a trip to SA?
The following may help you: |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Johannesburg
|
|
|
|
Thaba Ya Batswana
|
|
|
|
Grace Rosebank
|
|
|
| Safari information that may interest you: |
|
|
|
 |
|
