Location. The Protea Hotel Gold Reef City is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, within the Gold Reef City theme park, 200 metres from the Underground Mine Tour and 400 metres from the Apartheid Museum. Newtown Cultural Precinct is five kilometres from the hotel and Johannesburg city centre is six kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Set amid the Gold Reef City Theme Park and surrounded by palm trees, the Protea Hotel is a modern property that has taken inspiration from the Victorian era. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk with multilingual staff who are able to assist with travel arrangements, currency exchange, and provide room service (limited hours.) Other amenities include wireless Internet access throughout, complimentary parking, and conference spaces.
The Protea Hotel Gold Reef City houses Barneys Restaurant, decorated in a contemporary style serving local specialities. Al fresco dining on the terrace is available. Vegetarian options are available and complimentary breakfast is provided daily. There is also an onsite bar.
As part of the Gold Reef City Complex, guests have complimentary access into the Gold Reef City Theme Park which includes daily dancing performances, The Gold Reef City Casino, The Heritage Tour, and The Apartheid Museum. Other amenities include a kids club and swimming pool.
Guestrooms. The Protea Hotel Gold Reef City has 74 air conditioned guestrooms decorated in a Victorian style, with reproduction period furniture. All rooms feature cable television, direct dial phones, tea and coffee making facilities, and safes. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Rates:
177 - 194
Number Of Rooms: 74
Number Of Floors: 1
Protea Hotel Gold Reef City
Shaft 14 Northern Parkway
Johannesburg, South Africa 2159
Driving Directions:
From Johannesburg International Airport (JNB):
Distance to Protea Hotel Gold Reef City is 35 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes drive.
Getting there. Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel for a surcharge. Taxis are available from the airport and cost approximately R250. Airport accredited vehicles should display the ACSA logo, and the fare should be negotiated prior to departure. Price subject to change.
Getting around. The best way to explore Johannesburg is by car. Buses run to destinations throughout Johannesburg and the surrounding areas. Taxis should be booked in advance.
Driving directions. From the airport take the R24 lane towards Johannesburg
Continue on this road, then take the N3 Germiston lane
From there take the M2 West lane
Then take the Bloemfontein lane
Keep in the Bloemfontein lane until you get to the Booysens exit
Take the Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City