Vista Ort

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

JJ

The Staff are friendly and helpful. The room was of a good size for a property near the airport. The complimentary shuttle service is a bonus. Good breakfast.

Use the advertised cell number through WhatsApp for the best communication with the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Kathrine

Lovely friendly and helpful staff.
Good response time. Great value for money and impressive vision with sustainability.

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

Gabriel

I did not use the air-conditioning. I, therefore, cannot give an opinion.
The airport shuttle service was poor. There was no shuttle service available when I arrived at the shuttle terminal. I had to phone the Lodge. I was told that the shuttle had to be pre-booked. Since the booking for the accommodation was done through Expedia, I was not informed about the prerequisite for the shuttle service.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Katie

Airport shuttle was great Staff were very welcoming and kind.
We slept very well. Power went out 8 times during the night. Maybe from the storm? We were very cold in the morning. Breakfast was delicious, but the dining area, while beautiful, was freezing. I had to leave early to sit under the covers in the bedroom until we left.
I would come back in better weather. 😊

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

April C.

Friendly helpful staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Chandra Montgomery

We had a wonderful stay with the friendly and helpful staff at Vista ORT. We returned to stay there again at the end of our trip.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Brendan

The staff were lovely and the breakfast was very nice. Comfortable beds. Quiet. Pretty basic facilities but close to OR Tambo Airport. Lovely grounds. Thank you … !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Ant

Freshly

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2025

Richard

The airport shuttle worked smoothly and the driver was super in every way. The hotel itself is tired and needs immediate renovation.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Randy

We enjoyed the flexibility of this quaint little guest house in that they came to pick us up quickly at the airport even though our arrival was unannounced. Everything in the room was as we wanted it to be. Breakfast was surprisingly good. Overall, we found great value for what we spent. We would visit again.

Business Family

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Shaun

Needs a lot of love

It's a very tired hotel, many a1 start hotel at best. Great staff but that's it, the rest needs a lot of work.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2025

Steven

Our driver was courteous and wonderful. Very committed to his job, especially to take us back to the airport at 4 in the morning.
The shower hot water never came on, and the shower never drained of its cold water, thus having us take a spit bath in the sink. UGH!

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Colin

Nice people. I had to leave early but they went to the trouble of preparing a sack lunch for me

Self

2/10

Poor

11 Dec 2024

Beverly

I had read reviews prior to booking and was very misled! This property is in need of a lot of work. I couldn’t wait to leave. Landlord specials everywhere from the patched up bathroom floors to ceilings. No where to even hand the one towel I got. Dispensers were poorly stocked. First room they gave me, air con didn’t work so they moved me to one that worked. Too much to mention but writing this review so other folks don’t actually believe the reviews that say it’s modern. It’s not. I didn’t see any other customer there so maybe I was the only sucker.
Ride from and to the airport went well though. That was the only plus.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2024

Catherine

Excellent shuttle service. Contacted them ahead and it worked nice and smoothy, both to and from the airport.
Staff were quite noisy in the corridors and this is one thing that could be easily improved.
Comfortable bed, nice breakfast, bathroom was sufficient for needs.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Yukiko

Our Journey To South Africa

It was a long flight from California to Johannesburg, South Africa over 20 hours in the air. When our plane had landed, a staff from Vista ORT was present holding up a sign with my name Yukiko on it. He had a big wide smile and said welcome I will be driving you back to the hotel. Late in the evening we arrived about 7:00pm. After checking in at the front desk he then carried our luggage to our room where we slept, and breakfast would be served in the morning at 7:00 am. The bed had futon blankets and was very warm. In the morning, we were blessed to have birds singing. Everyone was warm and friendly; I felt just like being at home. The breakfast was served with hot, food that they brought to us, my milk was warm which I really much enjoyed. Everywhere was safe and the shuttle driver would take us and bring us back. Suggestions were made of our surroundings, and a guide would always be with us sharing education and knowledge. The days were inviting with sunshine and when we were not at Vista ORT we were sightseeing and enjoying our vacation in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Nicola

Themba from the front desk was a star! A true gentleman and excellent service provider.
Great, safe stopover spot close to the airport with free ORR shuttle service!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

James

Great little hotel close to the airport with an excellent shuttle service, clean and comfortable rooms, fantastic breakfast and great service. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

James

Very clean, modern room and furnishings. Quiet, secure and easy access to the airport. Transport was included and on time both to and from for my stay. Great hot breakfast.
I've been in Joburg many times. This was the most attentive, cheerful staff I've experienced. I definitely recommend it!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2024

YOUR PASS

Good place near OR Tambo

It is a decent and modern place, the only thing they need to improve is the service for breakfast or havae a buffet option. The front desk also needs to advise of the complimentary airport shuttle that needs a booking 24 hours prior, we were never informed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Landry Désiré

Customer care

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

Amber

Great option for spending a night by the airport before a flight. Complimentary transportation provided and good communication from staff to coordinate. Thalami, our driver was very professional and nice. Room is simple but has what you need.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Sinele

The customer service was very good. Thank you

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Aidan

Excellent Service

Fantastic customer care, very friendly, professional and helpful staff. Comfortable and very clean. 5 stars!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2024

Danisah

Amazing place to stay in JNB

Had an amazing experience from the time I checked in until I left. Tencen ensured that my stay was exceptional, the environment was really quite, the rooms were neatly tied up and full breakfast was 5 star!

Really enjoyed an absolutely stunning service from a well mannered, humble and outstanding attended (Tencen). Thank you so much for all the help

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2023

Felix

Welcoming Crew

The crew was busy with a large event but still tried to make me feel as welcome as possible. They went out of their way to make me some dinner and delicious wine. The property is currently under renovation and many exciting things are happening. Extremely quiet and convenient location for anything airport related or also for large events.

Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jul 2023

Martin

It was not good. No Tv channels Cold
No intertaiment
Outside appearance no beauty st all

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

William

I guess mainly price and staff and breakfast
It was just what I wanted

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Nola

This has been our 3rd stay at the Lodge. It is an easy drive to and from the airport. Reliable pick-up’s at the airport.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2022

Nicholas

Good value for money

Nice stay at this hotel. Great value for money. Comfortable location and kind staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2021

Shu Wen

Friendly staff

Always my first choice when i visit Johannesburg, the staff are always helpful, rooms are nice and tidy.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2021

Christian sihlesenkosi

With a little bit of energy the place could be awesome, fix the TV, put a bar fridge in each room, renovate the bathrooms however they charge a very reasonable price.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Aug 2021

Grace

We didn't stay supplier had electricity issues Francios recommended other place Ange BnB not far from Outlook Lodge we have enjoyed our stay there

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Cleanliness a big concern

Simply put was not impressed. Walls are quite thin and voices/noise travels quite easily throughout the halls as one can hear conversations or doors opening and closing etc. Biggest complaint would be the cleanliness which was non-existent; the carpets had stains, the curtains had stains, the ceiling in the bathroom looked like it had undergone serious water damage as one can see paint chipping away so might have been a leak from the room above hard to say; the toilet had not been cleaned. TV channel quality was not great, the air-conditioning was not working barely felt it to be frank and there was no way of adjusting its settings i.e. to increase/decrease fan speed or temperature so it seems to be controlled centrally. Overall the cleanliness made it a very disappointing stay as one just could not be comfortable. On a positive note staff were very friendly though so if they could look into the cleanliness factor and readiness of the rooms prior to the arrival of visiotrs then it would go a long way to improve the stay of visitors.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2021

Dirk

Bad experience

The rooms are clearly not as advertised. The service was bad, no milk with the coffee in the room. No breakfast was received as advertised. No one at reception when you needed something.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2021

HC

Value for money

Our stay was more than expected

For the rate per night I paid I expected a bit more run down, I was pleasantly surprised when entering the room. Very friendly staff and breakfasts was sufficient.

Did not use their WiFi therefore can not comment on it.

Close too the airport and close too a few shopping malls/areas with few traffic to and from airport/shops

Free inside parking

I will definately stay there again and definately more value for your money spend

Business

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

We had stayed there multiple times, but this time really failed on expectations. When we got there, they put us in a room at the end of a hall. But there was no WiFi. Then they moved us to a room that did not have a key and there was a drain above it that went all night long. Then, for some reason, the WiFi quite working. Apparently it had been unplugged in the room where the router was located. Yes, in one of the guests rooms. There was only one towel in the room and no soap or shampoo. We were very disappointed, and some may blame Covid-19, but not been able to satisfy security issues like no key is wrong. I tried to call the manager multiple times, but no response. We will not stay there again.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2020

PHILLIP

Inlook of the Outlook Lodge

The place is easy to find and general a quiet area. The staff is very friendly and helpful.The place can improve by upgrading their TVs.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Always my first choice to stay, but this time was a lack of tidiness.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2020

Ilze

Francois at reception was very friendly and arranged for a meal and transport to the airport. I only stayed for the afternoon. Affordable place to rest before a late night flight

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2020

Shu Wen

Good stay as always

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2020

Iammrzj

Great and spacious hotel. Walkable to a mall with many food options. Also shuttle to airport is a very useful feature

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great stay

It was great. Well done to the team.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2020

Iyki

A secure and quiet place for hideout. Staff is awesome. Will definitely return.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

It was good hotel with the nice staff also the condition the hotel it was good fast wifi, but first I got problem connecting the WiFi but the rest was okay also the hotel in a safe place,

So if u booking this hotel go for it I like everything about this hotel not far from airport aswell 👍

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2020

Daniel

From the outside it looks quite modern but the rooms definitely need a major makeover.
We stayed in room 103 just behind reception and there was mould around the window the curtains needed a good clean the bed was on the verge of collapsing every time you moved.
The shower was powerful but the cubicle had all mould,the toilet had a wooden seat that went out of fashion years ago.
Outlook Lodge has potential,the staff are friendly,free transportation to and from the airport within 10 mins.
Short walk to a few eateries,nice grounds,ok free breakfast and country park nearby.
Good value for money but rooms really let the the place down making it only a one night option for its convenience in distance to the airport.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great place to relax after hectic travels. Great staff and free airport shuttle service. Received some great advice for our trip to Kruger National Park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The staff at the Lodge were extremely warm, friendly and helpful to us during our stay. The free shuttle service was easy to use. Well maintained, clean facility with lovely garden.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2020

Muxs

Awesome, perfect, quite and absolutely beautiful environment

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2020

R A

Your staff were amazing, so helpful so polite. Thanks to everyone

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The staff were fabulous. Access to the airport easy.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2020

Marilyn

Third stay, always enjoy

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

This was a very charming and authentic place, it was very comfortable, delicous breakfast and a beautiful large garden.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2020

Monal

Welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Quiet, secure location close to the airport, perfect for overnight stay if you have an early or late flight.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

OvernightStay

It's perfect for an overnight layover near OR Tambo (JNB) airport. Free airport shuttle both ways, decent breakfast. Very friendly staff.
However, there is not much to do around the hotel nor much to walk around.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Reliable pick up from airport. Room was small and average but adequate for an overnight stay. Delicious breakfast so well worth the money.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Service was perfect. I air con in the rokm was not working. The shower tiles/ floor looks dirty/old.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Close to the airport. Reliable pick-up service. Good food.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Typical rustic African lodge, I was comfortable and well looked after. The room was older, but clean and very competitively priced. Good food, cold beer.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Mi

It conveniently located near O. R. Tambo airport. It is relatively quiet. It is generally clean. The friendliness of the hosts was exceptional. However, It would be nicer if few things are upgraded like the beds, TV, the Internet connection, the flooring, the shower closet, ... The shower tiles need more serious cleaning to remove the scums. Overwise, we (a family of five) had a pleasant stay at Outlook Lodge.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Place is located in an area where there isnt much noise and it has lovely views with lovely design

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

My stay at Outlook Lodge was very good. Staff very willing to assist with personal needs. Well done Outlook. Enjoyable stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2020

Carmen

Great and affordable Place

a great place very close to the airport, people are extremely helpful and friendly. our departure was very early in the morning and they even fixed us a to-go brekkie in a bag! here is a little shipping mall with restaurants and grocery store right down the road which makes it very convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The quietness and the friendliness of the staff. Also, the breakfast buffet was very tasty and good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The environment is beautiful and peaceful. The staff is exceptionally nice and helpful. The complaints ray is fair and delicious.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing price that included return shuttle airport pick up, lovely breakfast buffet with plenty of choice, free wi Fi, even water and coffee/tea in the room. Our shower room needed an update or tile regrouting,current grout had turned black.
The man on reception was wonderful,couldn’t do enough for us. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2020

Busisiwe

BEST PLACE IN KEMPTON PARK

The staff is friendly and helpful. It was my first time but the experience was amazing. The gentleman at reception went out of his way to ensure i had a great stay. I loved the complimentary shuttle to the airport.
Best place ever. I will recommend it to my friends and family. They prepared a breakfast pack for me because i was going to leave very early in the morning.

That was a bonus.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Nicolette

Awesome stay!

Really lovely stay. The staff was exceptional. So helpful and friendly. Close to the airport and free shuttle service with friendly staff. Had a very comfortable room and loved the peaceand quiet of the lodge. And got a packed breakfast as I had to leave early for my flight. Would recommend it to anyone!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay and wonder, friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Very accommodating staff! Great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Our favorite OR Tambo area hotel. Excellent service. Outstanding Customer Care. Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly, comfortable, helpful staff and close to the airport. What's not to like!!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

15 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

the staff was very nice, the room was very old, beds are small and bathroom was never renovated.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Very convenient for airport and I was impressed that they called my shuttle bus company to have me dropped off directly at the hotel. It was a great surprise.
The staff were all very helpful and efficient, and room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was good. I would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The tv reception in our room was terrible. No tissue until we asked. Be more vigilant of such things. Marks on wall. Aircon was useless. Basically needs modernization.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent customer service. Very kind and welcoming staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Matt

Beautiful gardens. Very friendly staff and just great overall service

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Sydney Bongani

Awesome

Marvelous

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

It was a last minute booking due to SAA strike. They picked us up at the airport with a smile. Everything was fine including food in the restaurant. Shuttle drop off was great as well. Wonderful experience.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Nov 2019

LM

My money was stolen from my room (which was meant to always be secured by the way)and no explanation was provided and neither did management do anything, They pretended to get to the bottom of it and find a solution but they never got back to me or even bothered to contact me even after sending several emails to them. Definitely not happy.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Breakfast in a bag. Run down facilities. Bathroom old and dirty.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Old and dated

Very old hotel, does not seem clean, but might be because of its age. Breakfast is included but there are not enough tables and there are people waiting around for a table, so you can’t really sit and enjoy breakfast. Just eat quickly and go.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Internet wifi was not working in my room. In other places it was intermittent

Business

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2019

JANE

You get what you pay for.

The welcome and staff on the service desk were great.
There was no wifi in the rooms and also no hair dryer in the room - not even one at the front desk I could borrow. I had second thoughts about washing my hair when I saw the state of the shower and decided not to bathe at all - it was grotty.
I left before the kitchen opened for breakfast and they provided a nice take-away breakfast in a paper bag to eat on the go - nice touch.

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The staff are fantastic. Very helpful and friendly. Good rooms. It was a little bit noisy at night, but to be expected when many people are in one place.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2019

Amanda

Overall was a good stay, very convenient. Rooms weren't the greatest but the beds were surprisingly comfortable. Our one issue was with our dinner experience that made us a little uncomfortable but the food was really good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Nice place close to the airport. Very friendly and helpful staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2019

JW

We had booked Outlook Lodge OR Tambo. but the shuttle driver told us that was fully booked and we were taken to Outlook Lodge Lakefield.
I dont know what the difference btwn these properties is
The complimentary shuttle to and from tge airport is great to have
Full breakfast was wonderful, fruit, juice, eggs bacon and toast + coffee (instant) set us up for the day

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2019

Martha

Free shuttle service to airport. Excellent food. Awesome chef. Spacious. Friendly staff.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2019

Traveler

The staff were excellent - very helpful and courteous. The grounds and dining areas were also excellent.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2019

Dennis

Close to the airport, great staff, good restaurant, very reasonably priced. I would stay here again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Marilyn

Feels like coming home. Friendly welcome.

Perfect

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the open area. The breakfast tasted great! Staff were very friendly and rooms were ok. My aircon did not seem to work but besides that everything was great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2019

Dirk

Lovely return visit and Birthday celebration.

We stayed over at the Outlook Lodge on our way to Hong Kong for my wife’s birthday celebration. We were picked up by a friendly gentleman. This was our second visit to the Lodge. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed and it was like home away from home. For dinner we had a delicious meal. The next morning is was my wife’s birthday and was surprised with a lovely gift and a card signed by all the staff. Breakfast was a delicious buffet style. The room was comfortable, quiet and clean. Francois thank you so much for a lovely stay. Thank you to all the friendly staff. Keep it up. It is a lovely place to relax before or after an International flight. The shuttle dropped us off at the airport on time for out onward flight. We will recommend this Lodge to all our friends and family.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent airport service and highly recommended for stopovers.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were polite and helpful, food was good, tasted, warm. Room quite, comfortable. Perhaps cause I was in a hurry I would say transportation to airport can improve.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2019

Kenton

great value for money.

Rooms are a little dated but great value for money. If you’re over 5’8” you will find the shower a challenge.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Close to airport, has airport shuttle, friendly & helpful staff

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2019

FloridaTraveler

There was no electricity and had to stay at a facility with no power. Wasn’t something to look forward to.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2019

Frequent

Good stay. Close to the airport and shuttle available

Business_and_leisure Family