The Apex On Smuts

The Apex On Smuts Overview

The Apex On Smuts sits in this leafy pocket of Rosebank that honestly feels more like a residential neighborhood than where you’d expect to find a hotel. I mean, you’re on Hood Avenue – which is basically a quiet side street – but you’re literally walking distance from the Gautrain station and all the Rosebank shopping action. It’s one of those spots where you get the best of both worlds without the constant traffic noise that plagues most Johannesburg accommodations.

What struck me first was how the place doesn’t try too hard to be flashy. The lobby’s got this understated elegance thing going on, sort of modern African without being kitschy about it. The staff actually remembered my name by day two (rare these days), and check-in was refreshingly quick – none of that endless form-filling nonsense. The rooms are spacious, which you’ll appreciate if you’ve stayed in some of Joburg’s cramped city center hotels. Mine had this great little balcony overlooking the garden area, and I loved having my morning coffee out there listening to the birds. You know what surprised me? How quiet it stays even though you’re so close to everything. The only time I really heard street noise was during morning rush hour, and even then it wasn’t bad.

The four-star rating feels spot-on – it’s definitely a step up from your basic business hotel but doesn’t have the stuffiness of the big luxury chains. Their restaurant does decent breakfasts (the eggs Benedict actually impressed me), though I’d skip dinner there and walk five minutes to one of the excellent spots in Rosebank Mall or The Zone instead. Pool area’s lovely for an afternoon swim, and there’s always parking – which anyone who’s driven in Johannesburg will tell you is worth its weight in gold. I stayed there during a busy conference week and never had trouble finding a spot. The gym’s small but functional, and they’ve got reliable WiFi throughout, which matters when you’re trying to get work done. Honestly, for the price point and location, it hits that sweet spot where you feel looked after without paying through the nose for unnecessary frills.

The Apex On Smuts Accommodations

Reviews of The Apex On Smuts

• Very Good – Catherine from South Africa – September 22, 2025 (8/10)

  Location. Wonderful staff. Perfect apartment for a family weekend in Jhb in an excellent location. View over Jhb is beautiful.
  
  What could be improved: Noise so had to keep the door on the balcony so apartment very hot.

• Wonderful – Nova from Australia – March 29, 2025 (9/10)

  Fully self contained apartment in leafy suburb out of the city centre. Short walk to supermarket, cafes and restaurants. Lovely view from apartment balcony.

• Amazing 👌🏾 – Nkele from South Africa – March 2, 2025 (8/10)

  The staff are super friendly and very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: They couldn't allocate my booking which made the collection process to take longer.

• It was nice to stay in the property,we feel safe and secured.Everything met our expectations – Magidela from South Africa – February 15, 2025 (8/10)

  Location,rooms and beds
  
  What could be improved: Cleanliness must be improved

• Comfortable – Danielle from United States – January 18, 2025 (8/10)

  The location was great . The property is nice . The security is friendly. I felt safe .
  
  What could be improved: I had 2 issues . One, the washer/dryer didn’t work. It washed my clothes but didn’t dry them . Of course I went to use the dryer option on my last day right before I was leaving so I had to pack wet clothes . Two, there was no AC in the entire unit ! They did put a fan in my room but the apartment was a bit stuffy . This would not stop me from rebooking the property, but it was something to note .

• Wonderful – Mandisa from South Africa – January 2, 2025 (9/10)

  Staff were great help, friendly and receptive.

• Great option for first-time visitors to stay in Johannesburg – Hecht from Mozambique – December 31, 2024 (9/10)

  Comfortable
  Bright
  Spacious
  Several bathrooms
  Good Internet
  Great location
  Simple access
  
  What could be improved: Towels not smelling good

• We loved our stay – Ntokozo from South Africa – November 18, 2024 (8/10)

  Everything was close and i liked everything
  
  What could be improved: The fact that there are no mirrors in the rooms

• Excellent. Will stay there for all future visits to Johannesburg. – Saunders from United States – November 14, 2024 (8/10)

  The staff were professional and very responsive.

• Wonderful – The from South Africa – October 29, 2024 (9/10)

  I liked how easy it was to get into the property collect my keys. Most of all, because the room I chose wasn't previously booked by someone else, they were very flexible regarding when we could check in.

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