Roodepoort 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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Things to do
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in Roodepoort
Blueberry Hill Hotel
Had a fantastic stay. The room was clean and very well appointed. The staff extreme courteous, and efficient. The food was delectable.This was my first stay, but most definitely not the last!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Eagle Nest Luxury Accommodation
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Convenient location. Good service. Nice room
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Just a good place to stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa
The room was clean,new beds needed
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Nice and convenient for the airport but i was on the 8th floor and it had a smell of smoke all through the passageway and my room. Rooms were very well decorated though and comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Roodepoort
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.
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.
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
