ECOTEL Southgate

Guesthouse in Johannesburg with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

22

November 2025

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, wheelchair access

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Room service
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available
Pool
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Explore the area

12 Main Street, Meredale, Southgate, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2091

Place, Gold Reef City Casino
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Apartheid Museum
‪5 min drive‬
Place, First National Bank Stadium
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Ensuite

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Luxury Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg South within a 15-minute walk of Southgate Mall, ECOTEL Southgate is within a few miles (5 km) of Expo Centre Johannesburg. This 10-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a terrace.

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What's nearby

Expo Centre Johannesburg - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Gold Reef City Casino - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
Apartheid Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
Gold Reef City Theme Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
First National Bank Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
‪Ocean Basket - ‬15 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

ECOTEL Southgate

Guesthouse in Johannesburg with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

Guests of ECOTEL Southgate enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a garden.

For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Other standard amenities include desks and wardrobes or closets.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 69.95 per person

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessibility

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Towels provided

Entertainment

TV

Food and drink

Room service

More

Desk
Heating
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 69.95 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property only accepts cash

Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property only accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse Johannesburg South

ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse

ECOTEL Southgate Johannesburg South

ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse

ECOTEL Southgate Johannesburg South

ECOTEL Southgate Guesthouse Johannesburg South

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at ECOTEL Southgate?

ECOTEL Southgate provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near ECOTEL Southgate?

This guesthouse is situated in Johannesburg South within a short 13-minute walk of Southgate Mall. You'll also find Gold Reef City Casino and Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve within a short drive.

Is there parking available at ECOTEL Southgate?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does ECOTEL Southgate feature a casino?

No, ECOTEL Southgate doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at ECOTEL Southgate?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at ECOTEL Southgate?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a terrace plus some accommodations include pool views.

Does ECOTEL Southgate have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does ECOTEL Southgate feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

ECOTEL Southgate offers an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does ECOTEL Southgate allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at ECOTEL Southgate.

Are there connecting rooms at ECOTEL Southgate?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to ECOTEL Southgate?

The closest major airport to ECOTEL Southgate is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 22.9 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is located 29.7 mi away (53-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at ECOTEL Southgate?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at ECOTEL Southgate.

ECOTEL Southgate Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Angelinah

Jan 4, 2021

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleanliness was the problem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

leon

Business traveler

Nov 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Zamafuze

Nov 10, 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Oct 25, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend to remember.

My stay was excellent and the lady at reception was very friendly and welcoming, the only suggestion I have is the prking it just need a shelter to protect our cars from the weather conditions.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Mar 2, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The welcoming staff and great price was a refreshing experience

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

thando

Dec 5, 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good at all

I paid online as I seen the hotel advertised then while I was done paid,I got an email saying my payment is being approved, I went there by the hotel they told me I never paid though I showed them that after paying I received am email approving my payment they keep on saying we need to confirm While they were busy confirming I don't know where,I was standing at the reception for 2 hours en I was tired I wanted to sleep Advising people not to pay online that ecotel hotel about me,I will never go back to spend my nyt at that hotel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019