Woodmead Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Top hotels in Woodmead
Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG
My stay at the Holiday Inn Express Sandton was very positive. The combination of a safe location, quiet environment, clean accommodations, and an excellent breakfast buffet makes it a top choice for anyone visiting Johannesburg. I recommend this hotel for both business and leisure travellers
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Hotel was a home away from home for us. We stayed there one day at the beginning of our trip to South Africa and for three days at the end. The hotel staff did everything they could to make us feel welcome. The hotel is very clean and well-appointed. The breakfast is ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The spa is excellent. Well trained staff and great massage and facial. Room was clean. But towels are very small. Unfortunately the power kept going off and their generator only provided lighting, no power sockets or tv which was frustrating. Investing in a better generator backup system would be ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The rooms were comfortable. The staff was amazing and friendly. Food and service were great.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The shuttle service is great and regular. The driver was very helpful and he loaded and unloaded the bags alone. The hotel cleanness is acceptable.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Woodmead
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
