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Location8.6
Amenities8.6
Service8.6
Cleanliness8.6
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Anonymous User
Twin Room-Non-Smoking
Stay Date Sep 2024
Family
1 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 20, 2024
The service was exellent and room was very clean and neat big ups
Guest User
Twin Room-Non-Smoking
Stay Date Oct 2025
Business traveler
6 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 5, 2025
Quite satisfied, the food was good, and there's a huge shopping mall nearby.
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Guest User
Twin Room-Non-Smoking
Stay Date Feb 2025
Business traveler
1 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 31, 2025
Great, non-smoking environment, good overall experience. The hotel room is clean and tidy with complete facilities. Excellent location, close to the Mall of Africa, convenient for travel. Friendly and professional staff, rich and delicious breakfast. High cost performance
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Double Room-Non-Smoking
Stay Date Jan 2025
Business traveler
27 Reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 16, 2025
Reasonable price and very clean room
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Caitlin A
Stay Date Mar 2026
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 26, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is beautiful and cozy. Highly recommend!!!!
Response from Property: Dear Caitlin Thank you for your wonderful 5 out of 5, review. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us at City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City. It's fantastic to know that you found our hotel beautiful and cozy, as we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and it inspires the team to continue delivering great experiences. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future. Kind regards Liz Clarke General Manager
Relax41832575040
Stay Date Aug 2025
Traveling with friends
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 6, 2025
Great place to host small events.We hosted our birthday there and the service was absolutely fantastic. A huge thanks to the Events Organiser who carried our Event from the beginning to End all thanks to Percy for his hands on and organizing skills
Response from Property: Dear Traveller Thank you so much for your 5 Star review and feedback regarding your birthday celebration event at City Lodge Waterfall City. We are delighted to see that you had an absolutely fantastic event at our hotel. We strive for service excellence and appreciate your feedback. Thank you for the great feedback regarding Percy. He is a super star and I will recognise him for making sure that your event was successful. We look forward to welcoming you back at City Lodge Waterfall City for future events and celebrations. Kind regards Liz Clarke General Manager
Getaway49770574221
Stay Date Oct 2025
Business traveler
2.0/10
Posted on Nov 24, 2025
The hotel is dirty and smelly. Especially the hall way. The carpet is also dirty. You even got my name wrong on your welcome note.
Response from Property: Dear Traveler Thank you for staying at our hotel and reviewing your experience. We are shocked and saddened by your poor rating and have investigated the matters you raised. Our carpets are on a three-month cleaning schedule and are checked by our housekeeping team daily; however, we will ensure our hallway carpets receive extra attention in future. We apologise profusely for getting your name wrong on our welcome note. We strive to ensure all our guests enjoy a tip-top, loving, and clean experience from check-in to check-out and regret that you left feeling disappointed. We will do better and hope to welcome you back soon for a more pleasant stay. After all, when life is hard, check into easy. Kind regards Liz Clarke General Manager
Guest User
Stay Date Jun 2026
Other
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 2, 2026
Awesome service and hospitality.
rich-cambs
Stay Date Jun 2025
Business traveler
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
An excellent hotel, convenient for the Mall of Africa or, in my case, the Gallagher Convention Centre. The room was comfortable and well equipped, with a view over the city. The restaurant, where breakfast is served, is just off the reception area, while the service I encountered was first rate - they really did go out of their way to help. I would recommend it for anyone needing to stay in the Midrand area.
Response from Property: Dear Rich-Cambs Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent stay with us at City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City. We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel to be an excellent choice for your needs, especially with its convenient location near the Mall of Africa and Gallagher Convention Centre. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed your comfortable room with its city view and appreciated the first-rate service from our team. We always strive to go above and beyond for our guests, and your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel in the near future. Kind regards Liz Clarke General Manager
Mooko M
Stay Date Feb 2025
Business traveler
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 6, 2025
Best customer service from waitresses and the trainees. I was treated with respect and orders were clafied where I was not sure. The chef will also check if I am enjoying the food and is what I've ordered. Good listening team that will rush in defending mode.
Response from Property: Dear Traveller Thank you for your wonderful feedback and 5 star review. We're thrilled to hear that you experienced such exceptional service from our team at City Lodge Hotel. Our waitresses and trainees work hard to ensure every guest feels respected and attended to, so it's rewarding to know they made a positive impression on you. It's great to hear that the chef also took the time to check in and ensure your meal was to your satisfaction. We believe that attentive listening and responsiveness are key to providing memorable dining experiences. Your kind words will certainly motivate our team to keep up the great work. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience at City Lodge Waterfall City. Kind regards Liz Clarke General Manager
Dreamer19636981192
Stay Date Dec 2024
Business traveler
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 22, 2025
The place is so beautiful and the food was so nice and the ambience was so on point. The proximity to the Mall of Africa makes it a unique and go to kind of a hotel. I will definitely recommend this to colleagues, friends and family . My next visit is definitely here
Response from Property: Hello Dreamer19636981192, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at City Lodge Waterfall City and appreciated our beautiful surroundings, delicious food, and vibrant ambience. It’s fantastic to know that our location near the Mall of Africa made your experience even better! We can't wait to welcome you back for your next visit. Your recommendation to friends, family, and colleagues truly means the world to us! Many thanks, Liz Clarke General Manager
Louis V
Stay Date Nov 2024
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 26, 2024
Very very nice friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, fantastic food, close to mall of Africa, nice view, parking safe, security good, definitely worth staying there again and again, worth recognition and recommendations to other people
Response from Property: Dear Louisvy2248Xu, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at City Lodge Waterfall City Hotel. It’s great to know that our friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, and fantastic food enhanced your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words regarding our location and safety measures as well! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay! Many thanks, Liz Clarke General Manager
jacqualine h
Stay Date Nov 2024
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 17, 2024
This was my first time to South Africa and the second hotel we stayed at; we all enjoyed our stay, the staff was nice, the food was good, the atmosphere was lovely. Breakfast was always filling and dinner was great. The rooms were peaceful and I would definitely stay there again.
Response from Property: Dear Jacqualine, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted to hear that your first visit to South Africa was memorable and that you enjoyed your time at City Lodge Waterfall City Hotel. It's fantastic to know that our staff made a positive impression and that you found both the food and the atmosphere to your liking. We take great pride in providing a peaceful and enjoyable stay for all our guests, and your kind words about our breakfast and dinner delights us! We truly look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the future. Many thanks, Liz Clarke General Manager
Guest User
Stay Date Sep 2024
Family
2.0/10
Posted on Oct 25, 2024
The service at this hotel is pathetic. The receptionist does not listen to you when you speak I walked in to check in, and the staff had an attitude. I will not recommend this hotel. ....... ........ .......... ............... .............
Wander20861974749
Stay Date Sep 2024
Business traveler
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 23, 2024
The place is beautiful and clean,food is fresh and delicious,the staff is so professional and so friendly especially Olga and the ladies at reception,their professionalism is out of this world,this ladies have the most beautiful service and smile I have ever seen in hotels.