O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotels Guide

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is a luxury hotel located directly opposite the International Arrivals Hall. Guests enjoy elegant rooms and suites, on-site dining at Quills Restaurant & Bar, the Camelot Spa with treatments, a heated indoor pool, and a fitness center. Business and meeting facilities are available. The hotel is within walking distance of the terminal and does not provide an airport shuttle.

Address

Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Directions

From International Arrivals at O.R. Tambo, walk across to the hotel entrance directly opposite the terminal; no shuttle is required.

Located within O.R. Tambo International Airport, City Lodge Hotel offers convenient, comfortable accommodation for transit, business and leisure travelers. Facilities include the #Café restaurant and bar, uncapped WiFi, a fitness room, an outdoor pool with deck, and boardrooms for small meetings. Guests have easy, covered walking access to airport terminals, the Gautrain station, and a wide range of on-site retail and services.

Address

Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo Airport Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa

Directions

From International Arrivals, follow signs to the airport mall/parkade and the Gautrain Airport Station. Continue along the covered internal walkway; the hotel entrance is adjacent to the parkade, a short walk from the terminal.

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo offers convenient accommodation near Johannesburg’s main airport with a complimentary shuttle, uncapped WiFi, on-site dining and bar, and extensive meeting facilities. Guests can keep fit in the gym, relax at the outdoor pool, and stay productive in the business centre. Flexible conference venues make it suitable for transit and corporate travellers.

Address

O.R. Tambo International Airport, Airport Grounds, Jones Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Directions

From Arrivals, follow the “Public Transport” signs past the car hire area to the bus/shuttle terminal behind the InterContinental hotel. Board the Southern Sun complimentary shuttle; it operates regularly 24/7.

Outlook Lodge O.R. Tambo offers convenient airport accommodation in Bonaero Park near Johannesburg’s main international airport. The lodge provides Wi‑Fi, airport transfers by prior arrangement, secure on‑site parking, and small meeting/conference facilities. It’s a practical stopover for travellers catching early or late flights, with easy access to O.R. Tambo International Airport and nearby transport links.

Address

24 Savannah Road, Bonaero Park, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa

Directions

Use the lodge’s pre‑arranged airport shuttle from the arrivals area, or self‑drive to 24 Savannah Road, Bonaero Park (about 10 minutes from the terminals).

Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo is a convenient airport hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Guests enjoy contemporary accommodation, the Kubatana restaurant, flexible conference and meeting spaces, two outdoor pools, and the Evolve Wellness Spa. The hotel operates a complimentary airport shuttle (subject to availability) and is close to Rhodesfield Gautrain Station, providing easy access to Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria.

Address

73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620, South Africa

Directions

From the terminal, use the hotel’s complimentary airport shuttle (subject to availability). By rail, take the Gautrain to Rhodesfield Station (about 800 m from the hotel). Driving: head toward Kempton Park via the R24, then turn onto Gladiator Street to reach 73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield.

Emperors Palace is a resort complex next to O.R. Tambo International Airport featuring three Peermont hotels—D’oreale Grande, Mondior and Metcourt—plus a casino, multiple restaurants and bars. Facilities include a convention centre, spa and leisure amenities. A complimentary shuttle links the resort and the airport, with private transfers arranged by Qalabotjha Transport.

Address

64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa

Directions

From the terminal, use the complimentary Emperors Palace shuttle (every 20 minutes, 06:00–23:00) to the resort. By car, follow R21 East Rand/Boksburg, take the Griffiths Road off‑ramp, turn left over the bridge, then left into Jones Road.

Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport by Marriott is a convenient base near Johannesburg’s main airport, about 3.5 km away. The hotel features an aviation‑inspired restaurant and bar, Wi‑Fi, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and flexible meeting venues. A scheduled airport shuttle links the terminal and hotel. Guest rooms provide modern comforts suited to business and transit stays.

Address

Corner of York & Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1619

Directions

From O.R. Tambo International Airport, follow signs to the Bus Terminal/Car Rental area and board the hotel’s airport shuttle to Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport in Rhodesfield. Taxis and rideshares are also available from the terminal.

Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre is a full-service hotel and large conference complex minutes from OR Tambo International Airport. The property offers a free scheduled airport shuttle, multiple on-site restaurants, a Mangwanani boutique spa, gym and outdoor pool, plus extensive meeting and event facilities for business and conference travellers.

Address

44 Viewpoint Road, Bartlett, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa

Directions

From either Domestic or International Arrivals, follow signs to Car Hire/Bus Terminal and proceed to the Airport Bus Terminal; the Birchwood shuttle collects and drops off there at scheduled times.

Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo Airport is a contemporary hotel in Bredell offering spacious rooms, locally inspired dining and bars, free Wi‑Fi, a modern fitness center, and a dedicated spa and wellness facility. Designed for business and events, the on-site convention center and flexible meeting spaces support gatherings of all sizes. Located about 10 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Address

Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, 1619, Johannesburg, South Africa

Directions

From O.R. Tambo International Airport, the hotel is approximately 10 km (about 10 minutes) by car or taxi. Alternatively, take the Gautrain to Rhodesfield Station (10 km from the hotel) and continue by taxi to the corner of 3rd & 6th Avenue in Bredell.