8 Maude Street, Sandton, 2146 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Luxury & Breathtaking Sandton & JoburgAmazing View Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Luxury & Breathtaking Sandton & JoburgAmazing View? Despite that rather ambitious name, this three-star spot actually delivers on some of its promises – though maybe not in the way you’d expect. I’ll be honest, when I first walked up to 8 Maude Street, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting into, but there’s something endearing about a place that swings for the fences with its name.

The location is actually pretty solid if you know Johannesburg – you’re right in the thick of Sandton’s business district, which means during weekdays it’s buzzing with that corporate energy, but weekends? It gets surprisingly quiet. I mean, you can literally walk to some decent restaurants without dealing with the usual Joburg traffic nightmare, and that’s saying something. The rooms themselves are clean and functional – nothing fancy, but the beds are comfortable enough and the air conditioning works properly (crucial during those sweltering summer months). What really surprised me was that view they keep talking about – from the higher floors, you actually do get a decent look across the city, especially at sunset when everything gets bathed in that golden light that makes even concrete look beautiful.

Now, I won’t sugarcoat it – this isn’t luxury in the traditional sense. The lobby’s a bit dated, and sometimes the elevator takes its sweet time, but the staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay work. I remember the front desk guy giving me actual useful directions to avoid the construction on Rivonia Road, not just the generic “turn left and you’ll find it” nonsense you usually get. Parking can be a bit tight during business hours since you’re sharing the area with office workers, but evenings and weekends it’s fine. The breakfast is pretty standard continental fare – nothing to write home about, but the coffee’s decent and they keep everything well-stocked. What I appreciated most was how quiet the rooms are considering you’re in the middle of everything – whoever designed the soundproofing knew what they were doing. If you’re looking for a straightforward place to crash in Sandton without breaking the bank, and you’re not expecting marble bathrooms and concierge service, this could work for you. Just manage your expectations around that “luxury” part of the name, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

Luxury & Breathtaking Sandton & JoburgAmazing View Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 full bed for Max. people: 2$299
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Reviews of Luxury & Breathtaking Sandton & JoburgAmazing View

  • Bad – Hassen from South Africa – November 17, 2024 (1/10)

    The location and apartment

    What could be improved: Place was terribly unclean and not maintained properly. Place was not cleaned properly when we asked for cleaning. Due to it being unclean it was not comfortable. Was not worth the price

  • Wonderful – Randy from United States – July 1, 2024 (9/10)

  • Exceptional – Mohammed from South Africa – March 23, 2024 (10/10)

  • Convenient for my business trip – Susan from United Kingdom – February 15, 2024 (8/10)

    Locations was excellent

    What could be improved: Key collection was difficult, reception were not helpful

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • City Park: 5 km
  • Substation: 4.5 km
  • Bordeaux Park: 5 km
  • Innisfree Park: 3.1 km
  • George Lea Park: 3.5 km
  • Acrobranch Melrose: 5 km
  • Mushroom Farm Park: 1.2 km
  • Delta Park Scout Ground: 6 km
  • Innesfree Park, Sandton: 1.3 km
  • Field & Study Recreation Centre: 3.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Parc Ferm: 200 m
  • Cafe/Bar Lattelicious: 30 m
  • Restaurant Septimo Italian Market and Restaurant: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Delta Park: 6 km
  • Rhodes Park: 13 km
  • Gandhi Square: 16 km
  • Carlton Centre: 13 km
  • Constitution Hill: 11 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bridge: 12 km
  • Rietfontein Nature Reserve: 11 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: 10 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: 10 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Zoo Lake: 7 km

Public transit:

  • Train Rosebank: 5 km
  • Subway Gautrain Park Station: 12 km
  • Train Gautrain Sandton Station: 600 m

Closest Airports:

  • Rand Airport: 28 km
  • Grand Central Airport: 18 km
  • Lanseria International Airport: 26 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Sauna

Kitchen:

  • High chair
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Game console
  • Flat-screen TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Baggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Free Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • View
  • BBQ facilities
  • Hot tub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free parking

Parking Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Other for your stay:

  • Linens
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House Rules at Luxury & Breathtaking Sandton & JoburgAmazing View

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

6.9

Comfort:

7.5

Location:

9.4

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

6.9

Value for money:

8.1