Kathrine Quay, 85 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Sandton, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Luxury Penthouse In The Heart Of Sandton Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Luxury Penthouse In The Heart Of Sandton, I rolled my eyes a bit. I mean, everyone calls their place “luxury” these days, right? But after staying here on Katherine Street, I actually get why they went with that name. This four-star spot really does feel more like crashing at a wealthy friend’s apartment than staying in a typical hotel, which is exactly what you want when you’re dealing with the chaos that can be Sandton.

The location is honestly pretty perfect if you’re here for business or want to be in the thick of things. You’re literally walking distance from Sandton City (which, let’s face it, you’ll probably end up at anyway), and getting to the Gautrain station is a breeze – super handy if you need to pop over to the airport or into Johannesburg proper. What I really appreciated, though, was how quiet it stays despite being so central. The penthouse setup means you’re above most of the street noise, and the Katherine Street side is way calmer than some of the main drags in the area. I actually slept really well, which doesn’t always happen when I’m staying somewhere this urban.

The space itself has that modern Sandton vibe – you know, sleek lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, all that good stuff – but it doesn’t feel cold or sterile like some of these newer developments can. There’s actual personality in the design choices, and honestly, the kitchen setup is better than what I have at home. I ended up cooking a few meals because the local Woolworths is right there, and sometimes you just want to eat something that isn’t from a restaurant, you know? The views are pretty spectacular too, especially at sunset when you can see across the city – though I’ll warn you that Sandton’s skyline changes so fast you might spot three new buildings under construction just during your stay. Parking was straightforward (always a relief in this part of town), and the whole check-in process was refreshingly simple. The 7.8 rating makes sense to me – it’s not trying to be the most luxurious place in Africa, but it delivers on what it promises without any weird surprises or disappointments. If you’re the type who likes having your own space but still wants to be where everything’s happening, this place gets it right.

Luxury Penthouse In The Heart Of Sandton Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Penthouse Apartment2 × 1 king bed and 2 × 1 queen bed for Max. people: 8$309
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Reviews of Luxury Penthouse In The Heart Of Sandton

  • Very Good – Mloyiso from Zambia – September 14, 2025 (8/10)

    Great property

    What could be improved: The security deposit before checking in. Also beddings were not clean on the first night. the property team rectified it the next day.

  • I still felt that the accommodation was perfect, but the host must be in a position to inform guests – Walter from United Kingdom – July 25, 2025 (7/10)

    Location was good

    What could be improved: The first 2 days when we arrived there was no water and we were not informed in advance. I mean NO water we had to buy water to flush the toilet and it was a family of 7 persons

  • Very Good – Mthokozisi from South Africa – July 9, 2025 (8/10)

    The property is beautiful and well positioned

    What could be improved: The property was not cleaned for 3 days, which is not ok for the amount of money charged

  • Lovely and central location. Comfortable apartment for a big family – Maxi-lee from South Africa – May 23, 2025 (9/10)

    The apartment is beautiful and comfortable for a family stay

    What could be improved: There was no coffee and tea

  • Wi-fi needs improvement & usb charging points will help – Dumiso from Canada – April 17, 2025 (10/10)

    Did not order

    What could be improved: Wi-fi was bad

  • Wonderful stay – Maidei from Zimbabwe – November 25, 2023 (9/10)

    Very clean and comfortable. Location is great

    What could be improved: No backup for electicity

  • Very Good – Fortuin from South Africa – June 4, 2023 (8/10)

    Its close to amenities
    We loved the view
    it was extremely and very neatly clean
    Easy book-in
    with everything said i would love to come back.

    What could be improved: It was extremely cold..No air-conditioning
    Street noise ( vehicles from the mainroad a bit to much.
    No manual for gadgets..fridge and inverter alarms
    kept on going off. FRIDGE DIDN'T COOL THINGS OFF.
    There isn't any keys ( bedrooms)
    Im not sure what the history of the property is, but there is definitely Spirits wondering around in the Apartment.

  • Wonderful – Michelle from South Africa – March 13, 2023 (9/10)

    The apartment was spacious and comfortable

    What could be improved: There were some issues with the inverter and the fans are quite low but nothing that maintenance can't fix.

  • A home a way from home – Maseko from South Africa – November 28, 2022 (8/10)

    There was no breakfast we made our own. Like place is central . Classy rooms

    What could be improved: Please make trollies and someone to help the guests settle in their places and orientation is important we struggled with our baggage especially when checking out as there was load shedding we had to climb off the stairs with heavy baggage and exit doors were locked . Security not very helpfull .TV s in other rooms were not working a

  • it’s was enjoyable – Pillay from South Africa – October 4, 2022 (8/10)

    the location and how big the space was

    What could be improved: the tv did not connect to the wifi and the power tripped a lot due to loadshedding so the switches weren’t working

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Substation: 4.7 km
  • Jukskei Park: 5 km
  • Glenhazel Park: 7 km
  • Innisfree Park: 400 m
  • Gallo Manor Park: 5 km
  • Mushroom Farm Park: 2.7 km
  • Queens Square Park: 6 km
  • Innesfree Park, Sandton: 2.3 km
  • Alexandria Community Park: 4.8 km
  • Field & Study Recreation Centre: 6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Take Away: 1.1 km
  • Restaurant De Grandios: 1.2 km
  • Restaurant Thora Fast Foods: 1.6 km

Top attractions:

  • Delta Park: 9 km
  • Rhodes Park: 14 km
  • Gandhi Square: 16 km
  • Carlton Centre: 16 km
  • Constitution Hill: 13 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bridge: 14 km
  • Rietfontein Nature Reserve: 13 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: 14 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: 13 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake John Voelcker Dam: 9 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Gautrain Park Station: 15 km
  • Train Gautrain Sandton Station: 3 km
  • Train Gautrain Marlboro Station: 4.5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Rand Airport: 26 km
  • Grand Central Airport: 14 km
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport: 27 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Fitness center

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Outdoors:

  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • Bathtub
  • Fitness center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Elevator
  • Cable channels

Indoor swimming pool:

  • Seasonal

Other for your stay:

  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Luxury Penthouse In The Heart Of Sandton

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00 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:

7.9

Comfort:

7.9

Location:

9.0

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

7.6

Value for money:

8.7