To put it simply - avoid this hotel. It is not for people wishing to visit Johannesburg and stay at a decent budget hotel. Even though the hotel is located in Sandton, a good neighbourhood and safe by Joburg standards, the Waterford is literally on the wrong side of the tracks. You absolutely shouldn't walk to and from the hotel after dark, there are no restaurants or stores nearby, and taxis are few and far between. There are approximately 200 murders in Johannesburg every month, so when people say be careful, we take it seriously.

The hotel itself is nearly deserted, with a Twilight Zone feel. The doors to the rooms are rickety, and the only locks are the old style door knob type. There isn't Wifi any where in the hotel, and there isn't even internet service to the computer in the lobby. The in-room safe doesn't work. The TV only gets about three channels. The window in the bathroom is secured with a nail that has been hammered into the frame.

We don't need luxury by any means, but I do need to feel safe. It quickly became clear that we would be virtual prisoners in our room after dark, and I wasn't confident that our bags would still be in our room if we left during the day. The Westford did not come close to being as advertised on Expedia.

In the end, we walked away from our USD $200 pre-paid room without staying a single night. We booked a room at the much more expensive, but safe, Holiday Inn in Sandton.

It was a good optionFor a 1-day stay between widely spaced out connecting flights. The room (actually a suite with bedroom plus living room) was large and quite confortable. My room had a small kitchen area with an electric water heater. WiFi acess is paid separately and quite expensive, but it works well and is fast. Breakfast (included in price) features a good omelette and little else. Location is excellent, within walking distance to Mandela square and all that is there, as well as to Sandton Gautrain. Exact site of hotel itself is unapealling, right by a major highway. But just walk a couple of hundred yards and you are at center of things. Carpet looks hopelessly dirty and needs replacement. Room and general areas in obvious need of renovation. But then, its rates will be more expensive, won't they? So, one shouldn't complain too much. Yes, I would stay there again.

This place is definately not a star hotel property but at 70USD a night for a family suite i would say this is value for money and that too with breakfast included. The property is close to Sandton city and NM square although its walking distance but be careful and aware if you would like to walk i suggest taking a taxi is better option considering the security situation in Joberg. Although Sandton is safe but when you are in foreign land there is no harm in taking extra precautions. The only major drawback i faced in hotel was no lift so that can be a issue if you are with heavy luggage but the hotel staff can help you with this. All in all the property is a very decent place to stay with family and is cleaned everyday. There is no fun in paying huge money in Southern sun or Radisson which are just next to the hotel. I recommend the hotel to people traveling on moderate budget. Definately value for money and very good decent clean accomodation.