Distance from hotel to airport, 35 kms (22 miles).
Situated in Johannesburg's most exclusive residential suburb, The Westcliff's hillside setting with cascading, sculpted gardens and elegantly opulent accommodation evoke a bygone era of leisure and refinement in one of the world's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. This Orient-Express hotel also features an award-winning spa.
- Activities Desk
- Air Conditioning (public areas)
- Babysitting Services ($)
- Ballroom
- Banquet Room
- Bar
- Bicycle Rentals (2) ($)
- Breakfast Room
- Business Center
- Business Services
- Casino (nearby) ($)
- Concierge
- Conference Rooms (6) ($)
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Front Desk (24-hour)
- Gift Shop ($)
- Golf (nearby) ($)
- Hospitality Desk
- Internet Access (high speed, wireless) ($)
- Laundry Service ($)
- Lounges
- Massage
- Meeting Room
- Multilingual Staff
- Newsstand ($)
- Parking
- Physically Challenged Accommodations
- Physician (on call) ($)
- Pool (children's)
- Pool (heated)
- Pool (outdoor)
- Poolside Beverage Service
- Poolside Meal Service
- Porters
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Boxes (front desk)
- Security (24-hour)
- Shoe Shine
- Snack Bar
- Spa ($)
- Tennis Court (lighted) ($)
- Tennis Instructor (on request)
- Tour Desk ($)
- Tours & Excursions ($)
- Towels (pool)
- Umbrellas (pool)
- Wedding Coordinator
- Wedding Site
($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Spa, Wedding, Romance, Gay, Honeymoon and Family Friendly.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 2:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• Child age break is 12 years old.
Maximum Occupancy:
• 2011 Studio Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
• Junior Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Luxury Room - 2 adults. Luxury Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Studio Suite, Stylish and spacious, these open-plan suites feature a large lounge area, custom-made for relaxation or entertaining. Some of the Studio Suites have romantic oval bathrooms and elegant dressing rooms, making them ideal for honeymooners. Their spaciousness makes them popular with families or long-staying guests.
All suites have private balconies or terraces equipped with sun chairs or loungers, making for a relaxing way to drink in the splendid views over the greater Johannesburg area and Zoological Gardens.
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with separate shower, bath, basin and lavatory. Bathroom amenities include a range of exclusive Molton Brown soap, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. All suites have private balconies or terraces equipped with sun chairs or loungers, making for a relaxing way to drink in the splendid views over the greater Johannesburg area and Zoological Gardens.
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with separate shower, bath, basin and lavatory. Bathroom amenities include a range of exclusive Molton Brown soap, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
Junior Suite, Junior Suites are equipped with king or twin beds. Enjoy charming bay windows with glorious views of Johannesburg's leafy northern suburbs or private balconies overlooking the Zoological Gardens below.
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with separate shower, bath, basin and lavatory. Bathroom amenities include a range of exclusive Molton Brown soap, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.
These suites are ideal for families with children as there is ample space for an extra bed.
There are 16 Junior Suites in the hotel. The Junior Suites are a minimum size of 55 square metres, including bathrooms. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
Luxury, Luxury rooms are spacious, elegant, functional and ideal for quiet, out-of-town work or relaxation, with either twin or king beds.
Most rooms have a private balcony, overlooking the Zoological Gardens or one of the estate's charming cobbled courtyards which feature offset with lush greenery and tinkling fountains.
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom which vary in size depending on the location of the room; equipped with separate shower, bath, basin and lavatory. Bath- room amenities include a range of exclusive Molton Brown soap, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.
There are 48 Luxury rooms in the hotel. The Luxury Rooms are a minimum size of 47 square metres, including bathrooms. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
Luxury Suite
All accommodations include: alarm clock, turndown service, coffee/tea maker, room service (24-hour), heating (central), smoke detector, telephone, voicemail, VCR, iron, bathrobes, non-smoking accommodations (available on request), desk, housekeeping, safe (in accommodation), soundproof, television (remote controlled, satellite), wake-up calls, air conditioning, ironing board, bathtub (private), refrigerator, hairdryer, internet access (high speed, wireless): ($), shower (private), sprinkler system and mini-bar.
Balcony (some Accommodations) 90% of rooms have a balcony.
($) Denotes a fee may be charged.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Polo Lounge, Comfortable leisurely atmosphere, serving light snacks and cocktails.
General Opening Hours: Open 9:00am until 11:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.
La Belle Terasse, A la carte menu.
General Opening Days: Open daily. Breakfast Hours: Open 6:30am until 10:00am Lunch Hours: Open 12:00pm until 2:30pm. Dinner Hours: Open 7:00pm until 11:00pm.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Dinner Plan (DI)
Continental Breakfast (CP)
Modified American Plan - Breakfast & Dinner (MAP)
Tourist Attractions Nearby:
• Johannesburg Zoo: 1 kilometer(1 mile)
• Apartheid Museum: 15 kilometers(9 miles)
• Constitution Hill: 4 kilometers(2 miles)
• Soweto: 20 kilometers(12 miles)


