Mzansi’s trés chic and trendy crowd will be converging at our stylish sister publication, GQ’s Best Dressed 2018 Awards in Joburg this weekend. The award-winning Mall of Africa is perfectly located in what is touted as the new commercial hub of Gauteng, Waterfall City. If you're not a local and looking for a place to stay, we highly recommend the following places—conveniently located in and around this popular area.
The Riboville Boutique Hotel
Located in the prestigious Waterfall Equestrian Estate, the Riboville Boutique Hotel is a five-minute drive from the Mall of Africa. It offers the perfect respite from the pressures and noise of city living, with its unique blend of urban luxe in a country setting.
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City Lodge Waterfall City
Launched in late 2014, early 2015, the City Lodge Hotel group recently announced that it would be expanding its current 150-bedroom hotel by 50 rooms. This modern and luxurious hotel is literally neighbours with the Mall of Africa, so it’s great for the die-hard shoppers. It is only 15 minutes from Sandton and 5 minutes from the Gautrain station.
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The Accolades Boutique Venue
True its name, this award-winning and very popular conference and wedding venue doubles as an elegant B&B. The Tuscan villa vibes venue is a mere 10-minute drive to the Mall of Africa. It’s in close proximity to the Grand Central Airport and the Midrand Gautrain Station.
accolades.org.za
The Syrene Boutique Hotel
If you want some serenity and calm after hobnobbing and shopping all day at the Mall of Africa, this is the spot. It offers 21 executive rooms with all the luxurious trimmings of business and leisure travel. This 4-star boutique hotel is located in Rivonia, which is easy access to Sandton and Waterfall.
The Syrene.co.za
Premier Hotel Midrand
This four-star hotel is very popular with business executives as it offers simple and chic rooms. And if golf is your thing, It’s 6.9 km from the Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate. It is just 4,4 km from the Mall of Africa (about eight minute-drive)—plus the hotel offers a shuttle service to the mall.
Premierhotels.co.za