The Maslow Hotel is a long-standing four-star hotel in Sandton, the commercial and shopping heart of Johannesburg. It is a short ride from Sandton City mall and Nelson Mandela Square, close to the Gautrain station, and surrounded by restaurants, banks and office towers that keep the area busy by day. Rooms are comfortable and practical, with the sort of amenities that suit stays of a few nights, and the hotel has a pool, restaurant, bar and meeting spaces. It is a popular choice with business travellers and with leisure visitors who want a Sandton base at a more moderate price than the luxury names, and who plan to use the Gautrain and organised tours to see the rest of Johannesburg.
Location and getting around: Sandton is the best-connected part of Johannesburg for visitors who rely on the Gautrain, since trains run directly to O. R. Tambo airport and to Rosebank and Park Station. Many restaurants, shops and services are within a short ride, though the district is more of a car and ride-hailing area than a pedestrian one. Soweto, Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum are each a drive of roughly thirty to forty-five minutes, depending on traffic, and tours generally pick up from Sandton hotels.
Rooms and facilities: expect standard double and twin rooms and some suites, with air conditioning, work desks and good wi-fi. The pool is a welcome retreat after a day out, and on-site dining offers breakfast and evening meals. Breakfast is often included in packages, so check the rate you book.
Good to know: because Sandton is a business district, weekday rates can be high around conferences and quieter at weekends, when you may find good deals. Parking is typically available on site for hire-car guests. Walk in daylight in the immediate area, and use rideshare in the evening. It suits first-time visitors who want a mid-range, practical base, couples who plan to be out most days, and short-stay travellers combining Johannesburg with a safari. If you want leafy quiet, look at Sandhurst; if you want Rosebank's walkability, consider the Hyatt; if you want a cheaper simple room, a city-lodge style hotel is an alternative.
Why stay here
- ✓Near Sandton City and the Gautrain
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Fast wi-fi and work desks
- ✓Meeting facilities
- ✓Tour pick-up from the hotel
- ✓Parking for hire cars
Good questions
Is it close to the Gautrain?+
Yes, it is in Sandton, which has the Gautrain station connecting to the airport. Most visitors use the train or a transfer on arrival.
Is breakfast included?+
It depends on the rate you book. Many packages include breakfast, so check before you reserve.
Can I book tours from here?+
Yes, Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Cradle of Humankind tours commonly offer pick-up from Sandton hotels.