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The Parkwood

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury guest house near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

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Terrace/patio
Dining room
Lounge
Exterior detail
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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72 Worcester Road, Parkwood, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193
  • Place, Rosebank Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, South African National Museum of Military History
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard -Petite

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Standard-Plus

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

Parkwood stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Parkwood guesthouse, you'll find Rosebank Mall and Killarney Golf Club. Zoo Lake Park and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Zoo Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South African National Museum of Military History - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 10 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 17 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪WCafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪1920 on Baker - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Parkwood

5-star luxury guest house near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
The Parkwood offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Parkwood. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Johannesburg guesthouse.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
The Parkwood offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a fee of ZAR 350; reservation required

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and January 12.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 350.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Parkwood Guest Johannesburg
Guesthouse Parkwood
The Parkwood Guest Lodge
The Parkwood Guesthouse
The Parkwood Johannesburg
The Parkwood Guesthouse Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Parkwood to the airport?

The Parkwood is 14.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Parkwood?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Parkwood on May 1, 2026 start from CA $285, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Parkwood have an airport shuttle?

The Parkwood offers an airport shuttle.

Does The Parkwood offer free breakfast?

The Parkwood offers free breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Parkwood?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Gold Reef City Casino (11-min drive) and Montecasino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Parkwood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Parkwood?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Parkwood have a pool?

The Parkwood features an outdoor pool.

Does The Parkwood have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is The Parkwood to downtown Johannesburg?

The Parkwood is 3.5 mi away from Johannesburg.

The Parkwood Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iván

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best there is. The facility is beautiful and insulated unkept, but the real treasure are the owners and the staff. JP gets a special mention - he’s awesome. We’ve tried everywhere as we’re in Johannesburg often - but for the past few years we go straight here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Welshpool

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Parkwood has an excellent location close to Rosebank. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Our hotel room was large with a big bathroom and dressing area and a sitting area. The dining area and indoor/outdoor seating were very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We had a wonderful stay at "The Parkwood" it is a lovely safe area and a pretty well kept Boutique hotel. J.D. took great care of us and was an asset in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely and the rooms are very comfortable. But really makes this please a home is the staff. Warm caring folks who really look after the guests. John Paul is worth his weight in gold and I hope he gets a bonus for this review!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a 10 on every scale. Small boutique hotel with impeccable service and beautiful surroundings. Like living in a private garden with stunning outdoor areas and excellent rooms. Jean Paul gives service that you don’t find everywhere. Perhaps best hotel we’ve ever stayed in and that covers hundreds. Food is perfect. Best value on the planet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness

A little disappointing.

The photographs on their website, and on hotel.com, were evidently taken some time ago. The place has its charms but it’s slo a little careworn. The living area of my room, number 10, looked onto one of the lap pools, the bedroom looked onto a dark interior courtyard. Overall the room - suite I guess - was a depressingly dark and dank. The Nespresso coffee-making device didn’t work. I checked to make sure it was plugged in correctly unplugged and replugged it to no avail. As I was getting ready to leave in my car the staff member I had told about it came running out to tell me he had gotten it to work. A little too little too late. This place doesn’t live up to its luxury image.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Services were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stay

The Parkwood is a wonderful place. It is filled with lovely touches. The staff is amazing. Thank you JP and staff. Such a classy and relaxing stay. I enjoyed nature. ...took a dip in the lap pool. My room is spacious and complete with all the luxuries. A very peaceful stay. Great massage therapist- ( Sipho). Tasty breakfast. I will defiantly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love The Parkwood. It is a haven of peaceful tranquility - a home away from home where we always feel well cared for and any requests are met with in a most obliging manner!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kees

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and staff. Great place to relax and unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A 5-Star Guesthouse

The Parkwood exceeded my expectations. It is a very nice property with a very serene feeling to it. It feels very private and safe. The rooms are spacious and luxurious. It is a true five-star property but without any services that one would expect from a hotel. It’s more like a “guesthouse.” I loved it and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019