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Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport

A polished airport hotel set directly opposite O.R. Tambo International, the Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport is the most convenient overnight stop before or after a safari. Soundproofed rooms, a 24-hour restaurant and a covered walkway to the terminal make tight connections and late arrivals genuinely painless.

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From R 10 000 per person sharing, per night

LocationSouth Africa
From, per person · nightR 10 000
AvailabilityLive

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Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport

About the lodge

An overview of Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport.

A polished airport hotel set directly opposite O.R. Tambo International, the Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport is the most convenient overnight stop before or after a safari. Soundproofed rooms, a 24-hour restaurant and a covered walkway to the terminal make tight connections and late arrivals genuinely painless.

Highlights

  • Direct covered walkway to O.R. Tambo International Airport terminals
  • Soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms designed for travellers in transit
  • 24-hour dining at Quills Restaurant for any arrival or departure time
  • Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and full-service spa on site
  • Dedicated business centre and meeting rooms for working stopovers

You Should Know

  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Under-12s stay free when sharing with parents and using existing bedding
  • Cots available on request for infants
  • The hotel is a stopover property, not a safari lodge, with no game-viewing activities on site

The Details

Location

The Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport sits directly opposite the international and domestic terminals at O.R. Tambo, linked by a covered walkway that takes under five minutes on foot. For guests arriving on long-haul flights into Johannesburg or connecting onward to safari destinations across Southern Africa, it is the closest hotel to the airport and removes the need for any transfer vehicle.

The Gautrain station at the airport provides a fast rail link into Sandton and Pretoria, making the hotel a practical base for a short business trip as well as a transit stop.

Rooms

The hotel offers a mix of classic rooms, club rooms and suites, all soundproofed against aircraft noise and finished in a contemporary style. Standard amenities include air conditioning, a writing desk, high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite television, an in-room safe, a minibar and tea and coffee facilities.

Club InterContinental rooms and suites add access to the Club Lounge, with complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments and evening canapés, plus dedicated check-in and concierge service.

Dining

Quills Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and remains open 24 hours a day, with a buffet and an à la carte menu drawing on South African and international dishes. The Baobab Lounge serves light meals, afternoon tea, cocktails and a curated wine list in a quieter setting overlooking the pool.

Round-the-clock in-room dining is available for guests on early-morning or late-night flights.

Activities

Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness centre and a spa offering massages and beauty treatments. A business centre with meeting rooms and secretarial support caters to working travellers, and the concierge can arrange day tours into Johannesburg, including visits to the Apartheid Museum and Soweto, for guests with a longer layover.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation in the room category booked
  • Breakfast at Quills Restaurant
  • Use of the swimming pool and fitness centre
  • High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • All applicable taxes and tourism levies

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

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1 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast - Luxury room and daily breakfast

Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details

R 10 000

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

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Bush & beach

A ten-night South Africa and Mauritius journey combines an arrival night at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport with four nights on safari at Phinda Vlei Lodge in the Phinda Private Game Reserve, a night at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa in Johannesburg, and four nights at The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius at Balaclava. The journey is priced per person sharing for the full itinerary and includes accommodation, meals, drinks and laundry as specified, scheduled flights, private and scheduled transfers, park, concession and landing fees where applicable, emergency medical evacuation cover and departure taxes and levies, with airport meet-and-greet assistance on arrival and departure. Single traveller supplements and child rates are quoted on request; rates for 2026 are estimates with inclusions and room categories subject to change, and should a booking fall across two rate periods the itinerary will be re-quoted.

"The trip that was arranged by Safari.com's Luxury Safari Consultant, Candis Sequera, to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe was exciting, adventurous, and memorable! Thanks to her knowledge and resources the entire journey went smoothly, with every transfer and lodge providing courteous, friendly service. Candis provided exceptional customer service and expertise from our first contact to completion of our journey. Although I was a bit concerned about making our arrangements completely on-line, her prompt attention to my inquiries helped put me at ease. I do not hesitate providing this 5-star rating and particularly highlighting the outstanding service Candis provided."
September 2026 · USA · with Candis Sequera · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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