Overnight in JNB

16 August 2023, 04:12

SCLawyer

Overnight in JNB

Guys, I'm going to Zim next year (hunt a year from today). I'm flying Atl to JNB to overnight there and taking Airlink to Harare the next morning. I'm leaning toward the Intercontinental in JNB. Any thoughts/advice on whether that's the right spot? I'm not really worried about saving a few bucks...I'll pay for a nice room and a good meal after the long flight. Thanks for any advice.

16 August 2023, 04:49

jdollar

It or the city Lodge, which I prefer, are the handiest. I’ve stayed at African Sky and Afton Guest House but prefer the convince of a 5 minute walk to City Lodge.

16 August 2023, 05:57

Wesheltonj

I have not stayed at City Lodge but cheaper than Intercontinental which I have stay at. Intercontinental is very nice and actually closer to the gates in the International terminal. City is by the domestic terminal. Quills at the Intercontinental you will get an extra nice meal.

17 August 2023, 21:19

hydehunter

in April we were going to stay at the International but they had no shuttle service and they told us to not walk over or get a ride as you do not know what will happen so we booked City Lodge

17 August 2023, 23:35

Wesheltonj

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Originally posted by hydehunter:
in April we were going to stay at the International but they had no shuttle service and they told us to not walk over or get a ride as you do not know what will happen so we booked City Lodge

Are you talking about the Intercontinental at JNB? It's only 223 foot walk from the International terminal, which is shorter distance then City Lodge.

18 August 2023, 17:07

hydehunter

I was told it was across the road from the airport so I do not know for sure, at 9:00 pm I was not going to look

18 August 2023, 17:40

WR500

If you look outside the terminal doors at arrivals the hotel is right there in front of you,20 yards across the road.!!!!
Don’t know what shuttle bus your talking about either???
If you did any research or googled it you would have been fine....
Intercontinental is my first choice, city lodge second.Both are convenient and the best places to stay being within the airport.

18 August 2023, 18:24

Bwana91

I always use City Lodge. Very inexpensive and comfortable.

19 August 2023, 00:26

SCLawyer

Thanks everyone. I'll go with the Intercontinental and report back in a year.

19 August 2023, 22:50

Use Enough Gun

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I always use City Lodge. Very inexpensive and comfortable.

Yep. And convenient.

20 August 2023, 04:04

Gundog 64

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Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
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I always use City Lodge. Very inexpensive and comfortable.

Yep. And convenient.

And a very good free breakfast the next morning.

20 August 2023, 04:30

Atkinson

Im old school and used Afton guest house, the take care of you and your stuff, the just check your gear in and put you on the airplane. no line to check in or mess with a ticket...unless things have changed...sent clients to them for years and never a complaint, the feed big time and the rooms amd beds are beyond compare. Everybody stayed there and you met the interesting people.. hunters, PHs, celebrities, friendly folks from the 4 corners of the world..

21 August 2023, 19:16

Biddleman

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
Im old school and used Afton guest house, the take care of you and your stuff, the just check your gear in and put you on the airplane. no line to check in or mess with a ticket...unless things have changed...sent clients to them for years and never a complaint, the feed big time and the rooms amd beds are beyond compare. Everybody stayed there and you met the interesting people.. hunters, PHs, celebrities, friendly folks from the 4 corners of the world..

I used Afton House for the first time in June. Long story short our arrival to Africa was long abd tiresome, due to FUBAR flights. My sons and myself had not laid down for almost 2.5 days. I knew we needed a good bed and dinner other then airline and airport food. Elize bailed us out on very short notice. While we were at the Afton House, my son said to me "everyone here acts like they've been our friends our entire lives." That speaks volumes IMO.

21 August 2023, 20:12

Jsince

A vote for both the Afton House and the City Lodge, but the last 2 trips I stayed at the City Lodge, super convenient and a great dinner and breakfast. Also used Gracy Travel for the meet and greet every time and money well spent, Bruce is like the mayor of JNB!