Family-friendly Hotels in Kempton Park

Stayed one night at the end of a long day on the road and thought this was the perfect antidote before flying home. The location of the hotel is quite wonderful, just over the road from the terminal and just exudes calm - much appreciated after some chaotic days. The warm and friendly welcome from Kea checking me in really set the scene for a marvellous stay. My room was wonderfully luxurious and gave me ample opportunity to recover from my travels. The swimming pool on the 8th floor is surprisingly compact, with the lifts opening directly onto the poolside, but it is perfectly fine for a morning dip. It also offers a splendid view out over the terminal and the runways beyond. The pool was not in the best condition (e.g. one of the steps on the ladder into the pool was broken) but I assume this will be addressed by the 3 week long closure and refurbishment of the 8th floor (5 July-23 July 2023). The food on offer at the hotel is quite superb. The dishes I tried from the evening dining menu, room service menu and breakfast menu were all quite superb. The French toast served up for breakfast was particularly delicious. Overall, I thought this hotel was excellent and I would happily stay here again on my next visit to South Africa.

Excellent location – literally minutes away from the OR Tambo airport. There is a shuttle but it is difficult to locate it. Maybe some signage would help? Once we located it we were however in the hotel in about 5 minutes. The shuttle is quite efficient. The rooms are good sized but the bathrooms are small in comparison. The room was cleaned regularly. The coffee / tea amenities were good. The room I stayed in was however dated, needs updating of the rooms. The heater in my room did not work. I just hope it works during winter. On meals, Breakfast had a good spread on the buffet, very nice. It is the best meal of the day. Lunch and Dinner was also quite good though not as good in variety unless you use the ala carte menu. I did not use the restaurants much outside the meal times or the bar so I am not able to rate these for now. The 3 stars are largely due to the staff. Staff are generally slow, have a poor attitude and look like they have been forced to work. This was especially at the reception and in the dining. You really need friendlier staff at the reception! A good number of times staff paid more attention to speaking with their colleagues than serving guests. I would be in the middle of something with a staff member but another staff member comes to them speaking in their language and you have to wait. It happened to me too often for comfort. Never seen this anywhere else I’ve travelled. A few times they were also speaking across the room. We however met some lovely staff – a gentleman called Trust and a mature lady who was doing our eggs at breakfast, I forgot her name. Do not expect too much but it is an excellent location if having an early flight.

I stayed overnight prior to a flight. The room was fine, clean, well equipped, TV had English stations and bed comfy. Breakfast was varied (and very busy!) My issue is the ducted air system. Despite having the AC, fan etc off, the system still blows out air and I found it difficult to sleep as a result as very drying. In the morning, my throat, eyes, mouth and skin were very dry which is unhealthy and unacceptable. My throat and eyes are still uncomfortable and dry a day later despite drinking lots of water and buying saline eye drops.

This hotel is located just outside O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. While you will need a taxi, rental car, or shuttle to reach the hotel, the journey is well worth it. There are no nearby dining facilities within walking distance, but the hotel boasts an on-site Irish pub that serves excellent food. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfast is outstanding. The hotel is fully gated with security measures in place, providing peace of mind during your stay in Johannesburg.

With a stay at Witwater Guest House in Kempton Park (Kempton Park AH), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Arwyp Medical Centre and Kempton Park Golf Club. This luxury guesthouse is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Festival Mall.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This guesthouse also features wireless internet access (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks.