Alcazaba Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Johannesburg
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Alcazaba Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with a shower, and free toiletries. Some rooms on the 4th floor have balconies overlooking Fordsburg Square and the city. Family rooms feature 2 double beds and space for children under 12, with a surcharge for older guests. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and ADT-backed security.
Dining Options
The hotel serves a continental breakfast. A restaurant on-site provides room service, and guests can use a shared kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave. The Oriental Plaza, a 5-minute walk away, has over 360 stores and dining options.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can visit nearby attractions like Constitution Hill (3 km), Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (1.5 km), and the Oriental Plaza (0.5 km). Golf courses include Parkview Golf Club and Observatory Golf Club. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a common-area TV, and an internet café for printing. Day tours include Gold Reef City, open bus city tours, and Gautrain trips.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Fordsburg, 14 km from Sandton and 20 km from Rand. Park Station, with Gautrain subway access, is a short walk via the Nelson Mandela Bridge. O.R. Tambo International Airport is less than an hour away. Nearby highways include the M1 (north-south) and M2 (east-west).
Services & Extras
A 24-hour front desk assists with luggage and security escorts. Airport and local shuttle services are available. Business facilities include free computer access for printing and a small meeting space. Family-friendly policies allow children under 12 to stay at reduced rates. Safety measures include in-house guards and ADT backup.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor