Tembisa Accommodation
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Discover 23 accommodation options in Tembisa with an average price of R393 per night for your perfect getaway. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, cozy guesthouses, self-catering apartments, or budget-friendly B&Bs, Tembisa offers diverse lodging choices to suit every traveler's needs and budget.
Planning your Tembisa adventure? With prices averaging around R393 per night, you can find accommodation near popular attractions, business centers, and transport hubs. Book your ideal Tembisa stay today and experience the best of what this destination has to offer.
Crocodile Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Midrand, Gauteng. The property is 30 minutes from Johannesburg International Airport, 5 minutes from Grand Central Airport, and 10 minutes from Gallagher Conference Centre.
R 850
Attache Lodge provides accommodation, conferencing, and a health and beauty spa in Glen Austin, Gauteng. The property is 5 minutes from Grand Central Airport and 30 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Footprints Lodge
R 795
Footprints Lodge offers accommodation in the suburbs of Kempton Park, moments from Tambo International Airport. The 14 guest rooms are designed in earthy tones and cater to business and leisure travelers.
R 1,199
Journey's Inn Africa Guest Lodge is a rustic farmhouse-style guest lodge in Glen Marais, Kempton Park. It offers cozy, country-inspired decor, lush gardens and a relaxed, homely atmosphere as accommodation. 9 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, with complimentary continental breakfast included.
R 1,200
Mannah Executive Hotel & Conference Centre offers accommodation with bed and breakfast, Wi-Fi. All rooms are en-suite with separate entrances, set in luscious gardens. This 4 Star environment suits international guests and business people in a Wild-Life setting.
Twin Rivers Bed & Breakfast
R 1,500
Twin Rivers Bed & Breakfast offers self-catering accommodation in the heart of Irene, South Africa. Located in the private scenic Twin Rivers Country Estate, it provides spacious stylish units with queen-size bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes and private garden patios amid lush gardens.
Pheasant Hill Boutique Hotel & Wedding Venue
R 1,400
Pheasant Hill is a French-inspired boutique hotel and wedding venue just outside Irene, Pretoria, offering accommodation, conference facilities, and event spaces within English-style country gardens, 6km from Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
Irene Country Hotel is accommodation established in 1998, providing an authentic farm experience as a modern elegant urban facility. It offers 123 rooms and suites with elegant decoration, beautiful views, and top-tier amenities. Irene Farm is across the road.
Dunkelly Self-Catering Accommodation
Self-catering accommodation in Irene, between Midrand and Pretoria, established in 1995. Three units are available: a garden suite, a double apartment, and a single apartment, all with private entrances and panoramic views onto a landscaped, bird-prolific garden.
Somerslus Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the historic village of Irene, with 3 guest rooms and a family unit for tourists and business travellers in Northern Gauteng.
Edgecombe House provides accommodation midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria in Blue Hills. The conference centre features 5 rooms for conferences, training, meetings, functions and weddings. It spans 3 hectares of gardens with a wooden deck overlooking a pool.
R 1,700
Glenda's Guest Suites offers 11 guest suites in Beaulieu, Midrand. This 4-star rated accommodation features a homely atmosphere with personalised service, on-site dining, and The Shack @Glenda's conference venue for events.
Three-bedroom accommodation in Kelvin, Sandton, sleeping up to 6 guests. The house has a private off-street entrance, a garden with a shared outdoor pool, and an inverter backup for load-shedding. Suitable for long stays.
Sunninghill Guest Lodge
R 1,450
Sunninghill Guest Lodge is accommodation in Sunninghill Gardens, a peaceful gated suburb a few minutes from the Sandton CBD. In operation for over two decades, it offers room types from budget suites to penthouses and 3-bedroomed cottages.
Ancient Windmill Guesthouse is accommodation in Benoni, 15 kilometres from O.R. Tambo Airport, centrally between Johannesburg and Pretoria, on 3 acres of well-kept gardens. It operates as both a guest house and conference venue.
R 1,050
Sand River Guest House is a 4-Star graded accommodation in the heart of Sandton, Rivonia. It offers comfortable rooms, a unique studio apartment, private stand-alone holiday house, and self-catering units with private entrances and garden views. Guests enjoy English breakfast and modern conveniences.
R 1,200
Sandton Spring accommodation in Rivonia, Sandton offers six rooms priced from 1,050 ZAR per day, with a swimming pool, fitness centre, breakfast service, garden, and a glass coffee shed.
R 3,840
Syrene Boutique Hotel provides exceptional accommodation in Rivonia, Sandton. This four-star property offers 21 executive rooms including Luxury Suites, Deluxe Suites with garden or pool view, and Presidential Suite. Positioned 7km from Sandton City, Mall of Africa, Monte Casino and Fourways Mall.
Villa Xanelle is a 4 Star Boutique Guest House in Centurion. This accommodation includes 4 unique guest suites, 1 family suite, as well as 2 luxury suites with private entrances. Guests receive personalised service.
Roosters Nest BnB
Roosters Nest BnB Bed & Breakfast is a homely guesthouse accommodation in Glenferness, Kyalami. It offers 8 en-suite rooms, delicious home cooked breakfast, swimming pool, lush gardens, fast WiFi and laundry service. Rates from R500 per person sharing, bed and breakfast.
About Tembisa
Tembisa was established in 1957 as part of the apartheid government's forced removals policy. The name means 'promise' or 'hope' in Nguni languages, reflecting the aspirations of residents who were relocated here from areas like Alexandra and Sophiatown. Today, the township is home to over half a million people and has developed into a significant urban centre within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
The area serves as a gateway to understanding contemporary South African urban culture. Visitors can explore the local shopping centres, including Birch Acres Mall and Crossing Shopping Centre, where residents conduct their daily business. The township's street food scene is particularly noteworthy, with vendors selling traditional fare such as pap and vleis, bunny chow, and kotas. Several shebeens and taverns provide evening entertainment and a chance to experience local music and social life.
For those interested in South Africa's political history, Tembisa played a role in the anti-apartheid movement and was the site of various protests during the 1980s. The township has produced notable South African figures, including musicians and sports personalities. The area's proximity to OR Tambo International Airport, just 15 kilometres away, makes it easily accessible for travellers. Those seeking Tembisa accommodation will find guesthouses and bed-and-breakfast establishments run by local entrepreneurs.
The township's location provides convenient access to other parts of Gauteng. Kempton Park lies to the south, while Midrand and Johannesburg's northern suburbs are within a 30-minute drive. Public transport connections include taxi ranks and bus routes linking Tembisa to major employment and commercial hubs. The N12 and R25 highways provide road access to the area.
Visiting Tembisa offers an opportunity to engage with authentic South African township culture beyond the usual tourist circuits. Local tour operators can arrange guided visits to community projects, schools, and cultural centres. The township's markets operate throughout the week, selling everything from fresh produce to traditional clothing and crafts.