African Rock Hotel (Kempton Park, South Africa) - Hotel Reviews

Address: 48 de Villiers Avenue | Van Riebeeck Estates, Kempton Park 1620, South Africa

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Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Kempton Park

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 21 hotels in Kempton Park

Price Range: $$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: This exclusive 5 star boutique hotel is located 10 km from the Johannesburg International Airport, O.R. Tambo in a quiet suburb of Kempton Park away from the flight path of arriving and departing planes. It has quick and easy high way access to Johannesburg, the Sandton area as well as Pretoria. A well established lush tropical garden, a swimming pool and large patio ensures relaxing outdoor living. The interior "look and feel" boosts a successful fusion of African, Western and Oriental design trends and offers a warm, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The architecture is contemporary, includes all modern day technologies is practical and comfortable. The hotel offers a complimentary meet and greet and a return airport transfer. The on site restaurant, The Blue Hippo, offers a fusion cuisine. All meals are prepared by a top chef with fresh ingredients and served in a fine dining manner. ... more less

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donnaso

Boston, Massachusetts

Contributor

15 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

10 helpful votes

“Lovely B&B with excellent small dining room”

Reviewed June 7, 2013 via mobile

We had only one night here but were totally pleased. The building is beautiful, contemporary, comfortable and elegant, and the grounds are lovely. The best surprise was the availability of a marvelous dinner with a great chef who recommended wines and prepared delicious food. So nice not to have to leave the premises, especially for a short stay. We would... More

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Hi there, Thank you very much for your review and the good comments and marks you awarded us. I will forward this review to our chefs Christine and TK, who are both, together with Jet and Gloria,our duty managers, busy with a wine pairing and serving training course to keep up to speed with the latest developments. We wish you... More

Wabbajack

Vail, Colorado

Top Contributor

60 reviews

32 hotel reviews

Reviews in 36 cities

36 helpful votes

“The African Rock Hotel Rocks!”

Reviewed June 5, 2013

I booked here based on the great feedback here on Trip Advisor for a two night stopover in Joburg, and I am so glad I did! I have always stayed at the Intercontinental in the past and while the airport location of the Intercontinental is convenient if you are on a short stopover (less than 12 hours), if you have... More

Hi there Wabbajack, Thank you for this amazing and very detailed review, you must have spent some time researching all the previous reviews. Everybody here at the hotel has read your review, it really helps with getting to understand our guests even better in order to adapt and amend where it is required or requested to do so. Thank you... More

mmharnois

Edmonds, Washington

2 reviews

“Exquisite guesthouse”

Reviewed June 4, 2013

Calling the ARH a guesthouse or B&B does not do it justice. There is extraordinary attention to detail in every aspect. The food, the rooms, and the grounds are all way above expectations. The place is really gorgeous and every staff member was helpful, cordial and attentive. We stayed just two nights in May, but would love to spend more... More

Dear Mr. Harnois, Thank you for your review, I will most certainly pass on your thank you to all the staff, they appreciate it very much when a review gets posted. It was nice having you and the rest of the group with us for 2 days and I am glad that you had a good experience with our team.... More

Chris0100

1 review

“Also for business traveler a more then good choice!”

Reviewed May 21, 2013 via mobile

After my third time stayed in ARH, it has become more or less my home in South Africa. The staff and the owners created the special mix of the personal touch with a professional concept. As a base for all my customer visits in the country it feels like a safe haven incl free transport service to the airport and... More

Thank you, your review is much appreciated by all of us here at the hotel. At the same time it is a great motivator for us to keep on improving where we can and keep on impressing our valued guests as much as we can!! Thank you and hope to see you again soon, Otti & Zelda Meijer. More

ScubaAli

Colorado

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

4 helpful votes

“African Rock - A Jem”

Reviewed May 13, 2013

My husband and I visited African Rock on the 12th of April. African Rock is an absolute delight. I couldn't of asked for a better evening and overnight stay. Christine is a great chef. Thank you Christine for making us an awesome dinner. African Rock Hotel is a must stay for people spending a night or two in Johannesburg. Thank... More

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Thank you kindly for taking the time to review our hotel and restaurant. All staff here at the hotel are being notified of the reviews. Especially the person or persons mentioned in the reviews are proud and motivated even more to give the service our guests deserve! Christine is at the top of course..... well done to her!! Best regards... More

Mic R

Halifax, Canada

54 reviews

16 hotel reviews

Reviews in 22 cities

21 helpful votes

“This hotel rocks”

Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

This was a wonderful and peaceful out of the way find. My husband and I, along with 4 friends spent the last night of our South African vacation here and found it to be the perfect way to unwind before the long trip home. Chef Christine prepares fabulous meals in the small kitchen and all the staff go out of... More

Thank you for your review, it was wonderful having all of you stay here with us!! Best Regards from all of us here at ARH!! More

keith b

Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

25 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

5 helpful votes

“this rock is a gem”

Reviewed April 23, 2013

What a find this was by out travel adviser Tim Sale. Nothing was a problem. Chef Christine was a revelation coming to the table to choose the meal and the wine to accompany it. The airport pick ups were perfect which got us off to good start. Two nights here gave us chance to appreciate the lovely breakfast, as well... More

MElliott_51

Nelson, New Zealand

Reviewer

5 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Wonderful First South African Experience”

Reviewed March 14, 2013

First night in SA- after a long haul flight from Auckland-New Zealand. What a wonderful experience to arrive at this marvelous boutique hotel and be looked after so well. Lovely spacious rooms, very well appointment, fantastic restaurant and food experience, with wine to match, served by lovely staff with huge smiles. I would recommend this hotel to you all, in... More

tsrowa

Vancouver, Canada

10 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

2 helpful votes

“Boutique hotel with wonderful staff.”

Reviewed February 25, 2013

Our flight got in about 5 am and we were cheerfully shuttled to the hotel where we were warmly welcomed by Numfundo and shown to our lovely room. This was the start to a three night, very pleasant stay. Otti and Zelda have assembled a wonderful staff who made us feel very much at home. Chef Christine, Carmen, Jiimy and... More

14bosley

Peterborough, Canada

73 reviews

22 hotel reviews

Reviews in 35 cities

24 helpful votes

“An absolute MUST STAY Place!”

Reviewed February 21, 2013

Unfortunately we had only one night in this wonderful intimate boutique hotel on our way to the airport. What a gem it is.!! Situated in a gated residential area it was a little difficult to find given that there is no signage other than ARH on the gate of the hotel. It is a small brilliantly restructured hotel ( formerly... More

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