Westpoint Sandton Apartments

Westpoint Sandton Apartments Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Westpoint Sandton Apartments on Grayston Drive, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The building itself has this sort of understated presence among all the gleaming towers that make up Sandton’s skyline, but honestly? That turned out to be part of its charm. This three-star property sits right in the heart of what locals call the financial district, and you know what struck me immediately – you’re literally walking distance from Nelson Mandela Square without being in the thick of all that tourist chaos.

The apartments themselves feel more like temporary homes than hotel rooms, which I mean, makes sense given the name. My unit had this lived-in quality that was actually quite refreshing – proper kitchen with full-sized appliances, a separate living area where I could actually spread out my laptop and work, and windows that look out over Johannesburg’s sprawling urban landscape. The furniture isn’t going to win any design awards, but everything works, and there’s something to be said for having a washing machine in your accommodation when you’re staying more than a few days. I noticed the WiFi was surprisingly solid too, which matters when you’re trying to video call home or get actual work done.

What really sold me on this place though was how it sits in the neighborhood. You’ve got the Gautrain station just a short walk away – seriously, maybe five minutes if you’re not rushing – which means you can actually get to OR Tambo without dealing with Johannesburg traffic (and if you’ve driven here, you know that’s worth its weight in gold). The nearby streets have this interesting mix of corporate towers and smaller local spots, including a few restaurants that clearly cater to people who actually live and work in the area rather than just tourists passing through. I found this great Ethiopian place just around the corner that I’m pretty sure I never would have discovered staying at one of those big chain hotels in Rosebank. The security situation is what you’d expect for central Sandton – the building itself feels safe and well-managed, though I wouldn’t necessarily recommend long evening strolls in the immediate area. Parking was straightforward, which honestly can be half the battle in this part of town. For the price point and the practical setup, especially if you’re staying for business or need that apartment-style space, it’s a solid choice that won’t drain your travel budget like some of the flashier options nearby.

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Westpoint Sandton Apartments Accommodations

Reviews of Westpoint Sandton Apartments

• Wonderful – Hilka from Namibia – August 11, 2025 (9/10)

  The area

• Felt like home. – Du from South Africa – May 23, 2025 (8/10)

  Loved that it is central to many amenities and the City Centre is not too far away.
  
  What could be improved: Some appliances did not work. Instead of cooking, we had to order in.

• Definitely pleasant and I will be back. – Mogotsi from Botswana – June 10, 2024 (8/10)

  Loved the location and spaciousness of apartment.
  
  What could be improved: Had challenges with the A/C and there was no soap in the bathroom, a minor oversight. Building was going through renovations, as well.

• Wonderful – Liz from South Africa – April 9, 2024 (9/10)

  Location easy accessible

• Very Good – Travin from South Africa – March 21, 2024 (8/10)

  Clean, pleasant & comfortable.
  
  Great host, quick responses.
  
  Staff in the building are always on their A game.
  
  Will definitely pop back again.
  
  What could be improved: The smell coming from the bathroom drainage.

• Westpoint Sandton Experience – Bheki from South Africa – March 17, 2024 (8/10)

  The place was closer to everything and the view was so great and clear not to mention how beautiful the pool was…the staff was so professional, we were welcomed with great honor I am definitely coming back and last but not least I liked the high shower pressure.what a great value for money!!!
  
  What could be improved: There are some renovations taking place within their premise but it had no impact on our visit.

• Clean and friendly staff. – Emolemo from Botswana – February 26, 2024 (7/10)

  The spaciousness and the cleanliness.
  
  What could be improved: The fact that there’s only one room key amongst four people. It’s inconvenient.

• Very Good – Mbuso from South Africa – December 4, 2023 (8/10)

  It’s actually well designed and so comfortable I would definitely recommend it again, lovely sound system as well sheesh it’s lovely
  
  What could be improved: I loved it all

• It’s a fantastic place – Munyaradzi from Zimbabwe – November 19, 2023 (9/10)

  Its secure and close to most amenities
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Wonderful – Boitumelo from South Africa – November 9, 2023 (9/10)

  Cleanliness of the apartment .
  Rules and regulations makes the apartment to have peace .
  
  What could be improved: The door handle that leads to the pool balcony is broken.
  The bed has a weird sound.

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