African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

Luxury hotel in Kempton Park with spa and outdoor pool

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Rejuvenate in the city center at African Rock Hotel, where a tranquil oasis awaits. Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast on the sun-kissed terrace or indulge in reflexology treatments at the spa. With an outdoor pool, library, and coffee shop/cafe nearby previous guests have raved about this boutique hotel's serene ambiance.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Health club
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Theme park shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Wellness haven
This hotel features a full-service spa with daily treatments, yoga classes, and a health club. The garden retreat offers relaxing escapes.
Luxury city centre oasis
This boutique hotel offers a serene garden sanctuary amidst the bustling city centre. Luxury touches elevate the urban getaway experience.
Breakfast to bar bites
This hotel satisfies cravings with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. The morning highlight? A free cooked-to-order breakfast worth waking up for.

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Luxury Suite | Bathroom amenities | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Family Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Executive Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Superior Suite | Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Luxury Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Luxury Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Luxury Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
48 de Villiers Avenue, van Riebeeck Park ext 9, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1619

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Greenstone Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mall of Africa - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 38 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 24 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 35 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barcelos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive

About this property

African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

Enjoy your visit to Kempton Park with a stay at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort". You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
    • Free secured on-site valet parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup available 24 hours a day*
    • Bus station shuttle*

Off-site

    • Free area shuttle within 2 kilometres
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Casino shuttle, shopping centre shuttle and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for ZAR 1000.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Also known as

African Rock
African Rock Hotel
African Rock Hotel Kempton Park
African Rock Kempton Park
African Rock Hotel
African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Are pets allowed at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Emperors Palace Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, Pilates and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" also has a health club and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" like?

African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" puts you in the heart of Kempton Park. Popular attractions include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, which is 17 minutes away by car.

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