182A Outeniqua Avenue, Pomona, 1619 Kempton Park, South Africa
#5 of 24 hotels in Kempton Park
Guests' ChoiceBased on 132 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.5
Value for money
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Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: February 20, 2024
Philip
United KingdomThe collection service from the airport was excellent. Large room and ensuite. Bar drink available even when arriving at 22.45. Very good choice at breakfast. No hesitation in choosing Avant Garde when arriving at Johannesburg airport again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Thorsten
GermanyIt is a nice place for stopover at O.R. Tambo. Very friendly staff, one can relax very good on the property's garden, they serve good food. We did arrive already before noon and it took only 20 minutes to get our room set up. We used another accomodation for stopover four days later and can confirm that Avant Garde Lodge was better.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Alan
United States of AmericaNothing
Customer service and property is beautiful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Gaye
AustraliaWe enjoyed our stay relaxing in the delightful gardens after a long flight from Sydney Australia. Followed by a delicious dinner.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Gladys
United States of AmericaCan't think of anything.
The hotel arranged everything for us, airport transport etc. They provided dinner as well as breakfast in the price of the room. Communication was excellent ahead of time. The hotel and grounds were unexpectedly beautiful. The price was excellent.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Attila
BelgiumVery nice lodge.beautiful garden, big room, nice food very kind staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 26, 2023
Sonja
United States of AmericaHave stayed here several times on my way to Kruger . Always happy with my stay . Very friendly staff . Food is always delicious .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Pamela
Australianothing
Pick up waiting at airport even when flight was nearly 2 hours late arriving. Friendly check in staff and owner. Beautiful accommodation but nothing close by unless you have a car. Breakfast was a set price $15 which was a bit expensive when you don't eat much.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 12, 2023
David
CanadaStrange setup in room with large frosted glass window and door between bedroom and bathroom.
Really nice hotel with beautiful grounds,great restaurant,and clean comfortable rooms.Nice staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Dolev
IsraelThe room feels a little old and the lights were a bit too dark. The images of the pool were misleading.
Very cozy, feels like staying in a huge private villa, the staff and the owner are very friendly and helpful. Excellent choice for staying near the airport, recommended!!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 4, 2023
Saki
AustraliaA bit farther from the airport than I thought but was able to get the Uber from the staff.
All staff were very friendly and lovely. Dinner was great! Good value for money.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Mussie
United KingdomOn the description on booking.com they have stated that electric blanket is included, which it wasn't. They either need to add those or remove it from booking.com. Having said so, the room was warm and comfortable.
I normally never write reviews about my stay in other lodges because often I am disappointed by what I find. On this occassion however, I thought I will write because the place has exceeded my expectations. It's quiet, comfortable, more like home away from home. The food was great and staff attentive.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Nina
South AfricaPretty and comfortable facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Roberta
United States of AmericaBeds rather hard and not the most comfortable, rooms could use a bit more maintenance and fixing of items not working properly.
Loved having airport shuttle prearranged and close proximity to airport for early morning flights. Rooms were nice size.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Lex
NetherlandsComing home to Africa is what our stay at the Avant Garde Lodge feels like every time. This was our 3x time we were there, the 4th time is already booked. Super nice place close to the airport and for us ideal to start and end your Southern Africa roundtrip. Armand and his team are super hospitable and deliver great service. See you soon.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 11, 2023
Andrew
ZimbabweAll was good, no complaints.
Everygthing was tops for me - great!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 27, 2023
Paula
South AfricaPerhaps another night's stay would have been more relaxing.
I appreciated that Armand fetched me from the airport late at night. The room was quiet and the garden was lovely. .
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 24, 2023
Caroline
Netherlandseigenaar
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 19, 2023
Larochelle
South AfricaNothing , All was good
The Food was nice and the Room Clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 14, 2023
Mandy
South AfricaNothing
Wonderful peaceful location Well kept garden's definitely worth returning
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 3, 2023
Serage
South Africa1. Non availability of emergency contacts after hours 2. We were not informed beforehand that outside alcohol is not allowed on the premises 3. Swimming pool too small
The staff was accommodating. Place is beautiful and clean. Food was great
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 24, 2023
Hans
SwitzerlandThe Manager and Staff were very friendly, flexible and helpful. The Lodge is surrounded by a beautifull garden that invites for relaxation. The airport is close and the shuttle for the lodge super and cheap! We would come anytime again.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 22, 2023
Jonathan
Chilenothing
very convenient to airport
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 18, 2023
Miekegreefhorst
Netherlandsnothing
This place is a heaven just a few km from the airport. They have a good restaurant for dinner and drinks. After booking 1 night we added a day use of Rand 900 (march 2023) to use the room until we had to go to the airport at 21.30. So we could enjoy the place the full day, the food, the pool within a beautiful green, quiet area and lovely people at the hotel. Instead of hanging around the city a full day, we could relax and go to our flight back home totally fresh and relaxed.
Stayed in March 2023
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