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Africa Centre Airport Guest Lodge & Travel Centre

Johannesburg (Benoni), Gauteng, South Africa

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Address
65 Sunny Road, Lakefield, Johannesburg (Benoni)   Map
Price
R60 Dorms R150 single R200 double R250 Lux Single R300 Lux Double Check Current Prices by Date Here
Location/Contact
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Description

Features

  • Kitchen
  • Lockers
  • 24 Hour Free Hot Showers
  • Pool Table
  • Washing Machine (laundry)
  • Lounge / Common space
  • Travel information provided
  • Bar
  • Food/Restaurant
  • Gameroom
  • Free Breakfast
  • TV
  • Phones (public or in room)
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ
  • Swimming Pool
  • Currency Exchange


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Comment by Usva Auer
August 2005
I stayed two times in Africa Center and I have mixed emotions about the place. First of all, I had a feeling that I was not told everything correctly in advance. The budget single turned out to be a cottage in the backyard. Terrible! The more expensive doubles are great but expensive. Still I was not provided with a towel! (I used the sheet instead.) The Internet access was way too expensive and the hostel way too far away from everything. Some of the staff have quite a temper while some are very nice. The garden looks well kept.
Comment by Anonymous
March 2005
Yeah, this is one of the shittiest hostels. It's expensive and miles from the airport. Once you are there you are stuck. Bad bathrooms.
Comment by Benjamin
March 2005
I had a really great time at Africa Centre. I stayed in one of the en suite rooms with satellite TV. I really enjoyed my time. The people were very friendly and the accommodation was very clean. I always think that what you pay for, that's what you get. I also enjoyed a good tour to Kruger and a lot of fun nights in the bar.
Comment by Anonymous
November 2004
This is one of the shittiest places I've ever stayed at. We stayed in a dorm for 22 people. Half of the people living in the dorm were employed at the hostel. This place has bad bathrooms, even worse service, and it's way too expensive, taking into account the location and what you get. Don't let them fool you at the airport!
Comment by Megan Ruel
November 2004
This is the best hostel in Johannesburg. They will pick you up for free and they will be there for you. Rooms at Africa Centre are perfect. You also get a FREE buffet breakfast in the morning. The staff are very friendly. This is really a five-star hostel. You have to go there and check it out yourself to believe it.
Comment by Renata
October 2004
This hostel is lovely! The room in which I stayed was very beautiful and clean, and the hostel is located in a very rich and secure area of Johannesburg, away from the city center and close to the airport. And the safari I booked with them was simply perfect!
Comment by Pete Gunning
August 2004
The staff member was semi-drunk, the security was nonexistent, and the guy was going to charge a small fortune to assist with transport around Johannesburg. The area in which the hostel was located was very unsafe.
Comment by Celine Heraud
May 2004
I enjoyed staying at the Africa Centre a lot. They provide a free shuttle from the airport and to shopping centers. The area is very upmarket and secure. More importantly, it is in Johannesburg. The staff were friendly and helpful. I recommend the Africa Centre.
Comment by Sarah Daniels (AFS group)
July 2003
We especially enjoyed hanging out in the bar - Trooper is an excellent bartender. All of the staff made us feel at home. The only complaint I can think of is the lack of bathrooms, but I know they are working on that.
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