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South Africa · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Johannesburg

10 luxury hotels in Johannesburg, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

10Hotels compared3 with a Michelin Key
9.5Top guest scoreSaxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
$319Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
5,503Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Johannesburg for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Highest guest score

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

9.5 from 149 reviews
HYDE JOHANNESBURG ROSEBANK
Top-rated location

HYDE JOHANNESBURG ROSEBANK

Location 9.8/10
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Most reviewed

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

2,071 reviews, 9.1 average
54 on Bath, Johannesburg Rosebank
Lowest price

54 on Bath, Johannesburg Rosebank

From $136 a night

Johannesburg luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Johannesburg compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
Saxon Hotel, Villas & SpaFree cancellation · BreakfastSandton, Johannesburg9.5 (149)9.71$801Check availability
Steyn City Hotel by SaxonFree cancellation · BreakfastMidrand9.4 (261)9.4–$319Check availability
The Peech HotelFree cancellationMelrose, Johannesburg9.4 (128)9.5–$275Check availability
Zevenster Boutique Hotel by The GiglioFree cancellation · BreakfastBedfordview, Johannesburg9.3 (450)9.4–$182Check availability
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & SpaFree cancellation · BreakfastSandton, Johannesburg9.3 (269)9.4–$551Check availability
HYDE JOHANNESBURG ROSEBANKCheck termsRosebank, Johannesburg9.2 (722)9.8–$168Check availability
Park Hyatt JohannesburgCheck terms · BreakfastRosebank, Johannesburg9.2 (19)91$433Check availability
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & GolfFree cancellationHoughton, Johannesburg9.1 (2,071)9–$220Check availability
54 on Bath, Johannesburg RosebankFree cancellationRosebank, Johannesburg9.1 (964)9.6–$136Check availability
Four Seasons Hotel The WestcliffFree cancellation · BreakfastRandburg, Johannesburg9.1 (470)9.41$485Check availability

The 10 best hotels in Johannesburg, ranked by guest score

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Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Sandton, Johannesburg · 36 Saxon Road, Sandton

9.5Exceptional149 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Leading Hotels of the World
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
Comfort9.9
Location9.7
Staff9.9
Value for money9.3
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Location
  • Room

Signature suites

  • Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite400 m² · 4 guests
  • Presidential Suite200 m² · 2 guests
  • Villa Presidential Suite200 m² · 2 guests
From $801
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

Midrand · 5 Central Ln

9.4Wonderful261 reviews
  • Leading Hotels of the World
Comfort9.8
Location9.4
Staff9.6
Value for money9.2
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
  • Clean
  • Breakfast
  • Room
  • Restaurant

Top rooms

  • Four-Room Apartment355 m² · 8 guests
  • Penthouse Apartment355 m² · 6 guests
  • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View152 m² · 4 guests
From $319
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Peech Hotel

Melrose, Johannesburg · North Street, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa

9.4Wonderful128 reviews
Comfort9.7
Location9.5
Staff9.6
Value for money8.9
  • Free cancellation
From $275
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

Sandton, Johannesburg · Alma Road, Morningside Manor, Morningside, Sandton, 2096 Johannesburg, South Africa

9.3Wonderful269 reviews
Location9.4
Value for money8.8
Comfort9.7
Staff9.4
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $551
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Park Hyatt Johannesburg

Rosebank, Johannesburg · 6 Tottenham Road, Rosebank

9.2Wonderful19 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
Location9
Value for money9.1
Comfort9.9
Staff9.6
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast
  • Quiet
  • Dinner
  • Room

Signature suites

  • Wellness Suite62 m² · 2 guests
  • Rosebank Suite42 m² · 2 guests
  • The Winston Suite42 m² · 2 guests
From $433
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg

Randburg, Johannesburg · 67 Jan Smuts Avenue

9.1Wonderful470 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
  • Four Seasons
Comfort9.4
Location9.4
Staff9.5
Value for money8.7
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast
  • Room
  • Dinner
  • View

Signature suites

  • One-Bedroom King Suite61 m² · 3 guests
  • Panoramic View One Bedroom Suite61 m² · 3 guests
  • Two Bedroom Family Room79 m² · 4 guests
From $485
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

Luxury hotels in Johannesburg: frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Johannesburg?

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.5 from 149 reviews.

How much does a luxury hotel in Johannesburg cost?

The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $136 to $801. The median is $319 a night. Prices change with dates.

Which luxury hotels in Johannesburg include breakfast?

When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Steyn City Hotel by Saxon, Zevenster Boutique Hotel by The Giglio, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Park Hyatt Johannesburg, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff.

Which luxury hotels in Johannesburg offer free cancellation?

8 of 10 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Steyn City Hotel by Saxon, The Peech Hotel, Zevenster Boutique Hotel by The Giglio, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf, 54 on Bath, Johannesburg Rosebank, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff.