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The Westcliff

The Westcliff
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4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
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# 2 of 62 hotels in Johannesburg
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The Westcliff sits high above the city near the zoological gardens enjoying magnificent views from the low rise pavillions with spacious and... The Westcliff sits high above the city near the zoological gardens enjoying magnificent views from the low rise pavillions with spacious and luxurious suites, an infinity pool and fine dining with the best view in Johannesburg. A perfect hotel if you are planning to combine business with pleasure while visiting Johannesburg. more » « less
  • Address
    67 Jan Smuts Avenue
    Westcliff
    Johannesburg 2193
    South Africa
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 37 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 31 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 31 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 30 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 30 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 7 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 33 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 50% based on 33 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 33 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 33 reviews Families with young children
    • 10% based on 33 reviews Young singles

Reviews of The Westcliff

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester,Dubai and Bahrain
Jun 30, 2008

We stayed at the Westcliff for two nights at the beginning and end of our visit to South Africa, other than the Saxon this would be difficult to beat in J'burg. The service was of a high quality throughout and we arranged an airport pick up with the hotel which is sensible particularly if landing in J'burg late at night.... more

5 of 5 stars
San Antonio, TX
May 26, 2008

A lovely suburban hotel perched on a well landscaped hillside. The rooms are in building clusters up on a winding driveway up the hill. Large rooms, spacious baths - all well appointed with balcony views of the lush gardens. The restaurants offer superbly served and delicious meals and the bar is even better. The guest services provide quality transportation to... more

4 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Mar 22, 2008

Nice hotel.... but certainly not the best I have ever stayed in. Rooms are very spacious - however just seem a bit dated (although a lot of that has to do with the chose decor of the hotel). Needing a shutle to go from the lobby to your room or up to the bar/resturaunt is rather inconvenient - however some... more

4 of 5 stars
Dallas, Texas
Mar 9, 2008

The "rooms" are actually more like apartments, very spacious and comfortable. The grounds are beautifully kept. It's all on a hill so you either hike up and down or the staff will take you in carts. There's a nice infinity pool at the top and some great views of suburban Johannesburg. The staff was friendly and attentive. The breakfast buffet... more

5 of 5 stars
Central NJ, USA
Feb 25, 2008

I traveled with my daughetr (who was on business) to the Westcliff where we stayed for 7 nights. Everything about this hotel was first class. The location, property and grounds are meticulously cared for and just stunningly beautiful. But that is only the beginning ! The people are the real heart of this hotel experience. Everyone we interacted with (concierge,... more

5 of 5 stars
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Feb 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

When it comes to guests' comfort, nothing has been overlooked in this very fine hotel. We had a junior suite which was not just big, it was extra big. It was beautifully carpeted, tastefully decorated, very comfortably furnished and had marvellous beds and pillows. The external wall had large bay windows and double doors leading to a spacious balcony furnished... more

5 of 5 stars
New York, NY
Jan 16, 2008

We spent one night at the Westcliff at the start of our South Africa trip. Beautiful hotel, lovely room, fantastic bathroom. I only wish were there a little longer so I could take advtange of the pools and tennis. more

4 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Jan 12, 2008

This hotel is spread out over a hillside. The rooms are large, the bathrooms plush. The pools are lovely, though we did not use them since we were only there for a night. The restaurant was mediocre at best. Service was nice, but the food was really overpriced and of low quality. We did use the hotel's car service to... more

2 of 5 stars
Singapore
Jan 2, 2008

Stayed at the hotel last week after climbing Kili and safari. The room was nice but the food and service were less than expected. The concierge was rude and booked us into a Japanese seafood restaurant when we asked for S. African steak and seafood. They even charged us the transport/taxi fee for their error. The next restaurant only had... more

5 of 5 stars
Lyon, France
Sep 19, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We stopped at the Westcliff after a 2 weeks escorted tour in South Africa. We just loved it. The people were very friendly and nice. Our room was gorgeous and very cleaned. We had a fantastic time there. We booked every evening our dinner at La Bella Terrasse and the food was just perfect. The waiters were very helpful and... more

Reviews of The Westcliff

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67 Jan Smuts Avenue | Westcliff, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa