Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport

Lodge

Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport

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Rย 11ย 000 pps ยท per night

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Where

South Africa

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 canapรฉs, 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 ร  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 pricing.

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

Why book through us

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.

By season

Green season

1 May 2026 โ€“ 31 Jul 2026

Bed and Breakfast - Luxury room and daily breakfast

Rย 11ย 000

Peak / migration

1 Aug 2026 โ€“ 30 Aug 2026

Bed and Breakfast - Luxury room and daily breakfast

Rย 11ย 700

Shoulder

1 Oct 2026 โ€“ 31 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast - Luxury room and daily breakfast

Rย 10ย 000

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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