🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa
Road Lodge
📍 Grayston Drive, Johannesburg, 2146
Your stay — Road Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Synagogue: The Chabad Goodness and Kindness Centre (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St. John The Evangelist United Church (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Synagogue: Bet David Progressive Jewish Congregation (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Rivers Church (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Grayston Centre — 627 m · ~8 min walk
Mushroom Farm Park — 896 m · ~11 min walk
Theatre on the Square — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 250 m · ~3 min walk
Medifam Family Medical Centre — 676 m · ~8 min walk
Pick n Pay Express — 291 m · ~4 min walk
Sandton — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →South African Rand, ZAR
Use ATMs in shopping malls or bank branches; avoid airport bureaux and street changers — poor rates and fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, contactless common; American Express less so. Mobile pay works at major retailers.
10-15% in restaurants (check if service charge added). Round up taxi fares. R10-20 for hotel porters, R20-50 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standard cappuccino at any cafe: R25-35.
Bunny chow or Gatsby (savoury bread rolls) or a simple plate of curry at a takeaway: R50-70.
Main course at a casual restaurant: R90-120.
Brixton and Melville streets have many informal food stalls and takeaways; also check local roti shops.
Shoprite, Checkers, Spar — all common in 2146.
Melville's main drag (7th Street) has thrift/vintage and local boutiques; malls like The Zone @ Rosebank have affordable chain stores.
Minibus taxis (R10-15 per ride) for local hops; from the airport, take the Gautrain to Rosebank station (R185 one-way) or an airport shuttle (R200-300).
1) Buy groceries at Shoprite/Checkers, not corner shops. 2) Use minibus taxis for short distances. 3) Eat at lunch specials (R60-80) rather than dinner.
Emergency Contacts
JohannesburgWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Johannesburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Road Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 250 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Medifam Family Medical Centre — 676 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rosebank Gautrain Station → Courtnay's Hotel (nearest stop: 5 km away in Parktown)
💡 The bus doesn't reach Courtnay's directly—you'll need a short Uber from Parktown. Cheaper than a taxi but adds 20 minutes. Time it with the train from the airport: R195 for the full journey.
O.R. Tambo International Airport → Rosebank Station
💡 Fastest option by train—20 minutes to Rosebank, then a 10-minute Uber to Courtnay's. Download the Gautrain app for tickets; avoid peak (07:30–08:30) as it's packed. No luggage restrictions.
O.R. Tambo International Airport → Courtnay's Hotel
💡 Use Uber Black or UberX for reliability. Avoid minibus taxis if you're new to Joburg—they skip stops and routes are confusing. Always check the licence plate matches the app.
O.R. Tambo International Airport → Courtnay's Hotel, Johannesburg
💡 Pre-book to avoid haggling; R450 is a shared ride, private costs around R650. Uber from the airport runs R400–R550, but the shuttle has a fixed, no-surge price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Road Lodge?
Check-in at Road Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Road Lodge?
Bunny chow or Gatsby (savoury bread rolls) or a simple plate of curry at a takeaway: R50-70.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Road Lodge?
Minibus taxis (R10-15 per ride) for local hops; from the airport, take the Gautrain to Rosebank station (R185 one-way) or an airport shuttle (R200-300).
Top Attractions in Johannesburg
💡 Start at the Arts on Main building (264 Fox Street) and explore the side alleys – there’s a hidden mural by Faith47 in a parking lot off Albertina Sisulu Road. Best done in daylight; it’s safe in the precinct but don't wander far.
💡 Bring your own cooler box and braai wood – the grills are free. Go on a Saturday morning between 07:00 and 09:00 to watch the rowing club practice. Parking is free on the street but fills early on weekends.
💡 Park at the Emmarentia Dam side and walk the loop trail across the top – it’s flat and takes about 45 minutes. Weekday mornings are dead quiet, but Sunday afternoons get busy with families and informal soccer games.
💡 Entry is R10 (about 50p) for South Africans; R30 for foreign visitors. Go on a weekday when the court is sitting – you can sit in on a real hearing from the public gallery.
💡 Entry is by donation (suggested R20). The guided tour, offered at 11:00 and 14:00, adds context about how apartheid-era South Africa interacted with Nazi Germany – well worth the extra time. Allow 90 minutes.