Sandown 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Top hotels in Sandown
Garden Court Sandton City
Dirty, old room. Windows didnt close well. AC very loud. Very old furnishment. Pool water wasnt clean. You cant see the bottom. Staff anyway was very friendly. You get what you pay for…
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
very ckean and spotless.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Wonderful staff. Very nice view for my hotel room
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Yes, very spotless, excellent.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
BlackBrick Sandton Two
This place is awesome!!! The pictures accurately depict this place -- I suggest going to upstairs restaurant-- it's a vibe!!!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandown
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.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
