The Willows Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit The Willows
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided-shared tour
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in The Willows
ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Pretoria Menlyn
Fast check in, room spotless, very comfortable bed and also super quiet and dark, perfect for a good rest!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Southern Sun Pretoria
Met our family needs.
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025
Menlyn Boutique Hotel
Exceptionally beautiful
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Capital Menlyn Maine
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms. The only thing that could be better is not relying on QR codes etc to order food etc (especially when the QR codes don’t contain all the necessary information) so have a back up with printed copies in each room etc.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Court Classique Suite Hotel
Restaurant food was poor. Service was good.
Reviewed on 6 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Willows
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
Hatfield
Visitors to Hatfield enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Hatfield Plaza is worth a stop.
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
