Nestled in Houghton Estate, Central Lodge Hotels offers a serene escape with a lovely terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of barbecue grills, and enjoy the convenience of free self parking. Guests appreciate the 24-hour front desk.
When you stay at Central Lodge Hotels, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Gold Reef City Casino.
At a glance
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Hotel size
60 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 55.00 for adults and ZAR 25 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
Country City Lodge Johannesburg
Country City Johannesburg
Country City Lodge
Central Lodge Hotels Hotel
Central Lodge Hotels Johannesburg
Central Lodge Hotels Hotel Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Central Lodge Hotels?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Central Lodge Hotels?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Central Lodge Hotels?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Lodge Hotels?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Central Lodge Hotels?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (12-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Central Lodge Hotels and nearby?
Central Lodge Hotels has a picnic area.
Does Central Lodge Hotels have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Central Lodge Hotels like?
Central Lodge Hotels is in Houghton Estate, a short 18-minute walk from Victory Theater.
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Reviews
Central Lodge Hotels Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Exceptional experience
Roberta
Roberta, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
I felt like home
Bright
Bright, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2018
Superb
Stay was OK and it is recommendable.
aisha iyabo
aisha iyabo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Everything was good.
Bright
Bright, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 1, 2025
The staff is nice but they advertised a full kitchen, coffee and tea makers, etc. they don't even have cups. I brought my own coffee and just needed a cup for hot water and they said they don't have any at all and there's nothing they can do. Why would they advertise a kitchen with no dishes or utensils? Why would they advertise coffee and tea makers with no cups to drink them? Even when I pushed it they said they won't do anything.
Also while there was a small fridge in my room the only power outlet in the entire room including the bathroom was where the fridge was plugged in so I couldn't even use the fridge if I wanted to charge anything. The accommodation is fine but don't expect to be able to use the kitchen, fridge, coffee/tea maker.
Amy Kathleen
Amy Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2022
Great reception and well maintained
The hotel was very clesn and well maintained. The reception was stellar and the ladies were very accomodating to my needs (also very freindly). The only issues were the location (its a bit dangerous so you cant walk around you have to drive everwhere), the bed was too high for me as im short and it sucked that you had to pay for morning coffee (but I guess they have to make their money in these tought times). The satelite tv didnt have many channels (mostly sports, news and sabc) but I used their super fast wifi most of the time anyways so that wasnt a setback at all. They clean your room everyday so you can be sure of a comfortable stay in a home away from home enviromnent.
Mandi
Mandi, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2022
Taded
I enjoyed my stay there,the service was excellent and comfortable,WiFi is on point
Khotso
Khotso, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 20, 2022
Very noisy place. People screaming and roudy
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 1, 2021
Poor, dirty, fire hazard rooms. shut down place
Poor, dirty, unorganized place in an unsafe neighborhood. Terrible buildings, sanitation, unprofessional stuff, the rooms are a fire hazard. The place should be closed down. Not fit to be called lodge or hotel.
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2021
They were friendly very helpful and the room was clean
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 5, 2021
Once we got to the venue they told us the rooms were booked fully so we couldn’t check in.
mellon
mellon, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2021
Great!
Comfortable lodgings. Value for money.
Henco
Henco, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2021
Splendid
Very comfortable and value for money.
Henco
Henco, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2021
good stay
it was good had a good time, experienced no issues
Simphiwe
Simphiwe, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2021
The was noise through out the night couldn't sleep,so i did not like it i wish next time things will change
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 29, 2021
Not great
There was. Noise of people talking at night.The reception,sercurity and tenant
Nthabiseng
Nthabiseng, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2021
I love the place and the staff were sociable
Prophet
Prophet, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 27, 2019
No toilet seat. Customers noisy in the passage .ALL NIGHT LONG . Toilet stinks.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 9, 2019
Never again
My stay was a very bad experience. Never will I ought for such accommodation again. No room was reserved for me when I got there until the next day. An alternative location was a complete mess. I have photos if you are interested. Torn, firty and smelling beddings. Poor customer service. There was even an attempt to abandon me there if I do not pay from my pocket to return to my reserved location. Even when I returned to reserved location, I was not assigned the room that I paid for. It was a very nasty experience
STANLEY
STANLEY, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2019
EVERYTHING WAS ON POINT
We really enjoyed the stay
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 1, 2019
Unhealthy living environment
I don't understand the signs above properly but what i imply is that, the place is very horrible, stinking, there are lots of this big rats. I don't want even to talk about the bedding, the blanket is stinking, the place is very filthy and its unhealthy for a human being to stay there and won't encourage anybody to stay there. You don't even have a place to hang your close. I arrived on the 20th January 2019 but i felt i can't sleep at that place and i moved out the same night and i was not even refunded and i booked for 12 days. I don't recommend anyone to stay at that filthy place.
Morutse
Morutse, 11-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2019
Great staff
Can be noisy but Room 28 is very quiet. Excellent staff, Moussa lent me her adaptor so I could use the outlets and the manager drove me to the Gautrain for a 50 ZAR tip. Burger King and service station nearby, supermarket 10 minutes walk. Shared taxis to the city 11 ZAR. Good security.
Richard
Richard, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2018
Good hotel for this money. Not dirty room and not noisy.
Mikhail
Mikhail, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 23, 2018
I got robbed right in the neighbourhood. Expedia need to take this hotel down. You cant let your clients be prone to the disgusting acts of the area.
I was robbed at knife point.they took my phone and all my money