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The Westcliff Hotel
LUXURY HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, WESTCLIFF, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
The Westcliff Hotel is located in one of Johannesburg's most exclusive suburbs in the Gauteng Province, South Africa. Beautifully sculpted gardens, supreme luxury and exclusive accommodation make The Westcliff Hotel one of Johannesburg's most prestigious hotels for the business and leisure traveller alike.
Conference delegates and business travellers enjoy the hotel's central location in South Africa's bustling capital, Johannesburg, as well as high technology found at The Westcliff Hotel in regards to business facilities offered to guests. Tourists use this hotel as a stopover before travelling on to Cape Town, Durban, the Kruger National Park, the Victoria Falls, or other destinations in Southern Africa.
Due to its central location in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, the 5 star Westcliff Hotel, which is part of the prestigious Orient Express Safaris Group, is easily accessible from the city, Johannesburg International Airport / OR Tambo and the central railway station from where The Blue Train and Rovos Rail depart.
The hotel is a short drive from the many shopping malls Johannesburg is renowned for and just 22 km from O.R. Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport.
Furthermore, the Westcliff Hotel offers easy access to key business centres and is within easy reach of numerous historical, sporting and adventure destinations, while being surrounded by a proliferation of character-filled suburbs.
Accommodation
Each of The Westcliff's 80 elegant bedrooms and 35 suites are individually decorated, fully air-conditioned and feature luxurious en suite bathrooms. All hotel rooms offer privacy and most feature sunny, private balconies with spectacular views.
The rooms and suites at The Westcliff Hotel Johannesburg are equipped with the following facilities:
• Satellite TV with VCR
• Alarm clock radio
• Towel heater
• International electrical sockets 220 volts
& 110 volts
• Fax machine
• Digital safe
• High Speed internet access
• Butler station with minibar
• 24 hour room service.
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An extra bed for an additional person or child can be arranged in one the following room categories: Junior Suite, Studio Suite, Luxury Suite, Presidential Suite.
Luxury Rooms: The Luxury rooms at The Westcliff are spacious, elegant, and feature either twin or king beds. All Luxury rooms have the convenience of an in-room business centre and are equipped with a desk, satellite TV and VCR, 2 telephone lines, data port, fax machine and digital safe. The oversized marble bathrooms provide a separate bath and shower, two basins and heated towel rack. Most Luxury Rooms feature a private balcony, overlooking the Zoological Gardens or one of the hotel's charming courtyards with their lush greenery and tinkling fountains. There are 50 Luxury rooms in the hotel. The Luxury Rooms are a minimum size of 47 square metres, including bathrooms.
Executive Business Rooms: The Executive Business rooms are ideal for business travellers; these are situated in the exclusive Orient-Express Business Wing close to the main reception. All the Executive Business Rooms at The Westcliff have a separate sitting area and are suitably equipped with copiers, printers, modem ports, fax machines and stationary as well as tea/coffee making facilities and an iron/ironing board. Most of these room types have a private balcony (of approximately 5 square metres) or patio (approximately 7 square metres) overlooking the leafy gardens of the lower pooldeck. The Westcliff Hotel has a total of 30 Executive Business Rooms, which are a minimum size of 47 square metres, including bathrooms.
Junior Suites: Most of the Junior Suites found at The Westcliff feature charming bay windows with beautiful views of Johannesburg's leafy northern suburbs or private balconies overlooking the Zoological Gardens. Junior Suites are equipped with king or twin beds. It is this room type which is suitable for families with children as there is ample space for an extra bed. There are 15 Junior Suites in the hotel. The Junior Suites are a minimum size of 55 square metres, including bathrooms.
Studio Suites: Stylish and spacious, the Studio Suites at the Westcliff Hotel are open-plan suites featuring a large lounge area, custom-made for relaxation or entertaining. Stylish and spacious, these open-plan suites feature a large lounge area, custom-made for relaxation or entertaining. Some of the Studio Suites have romantic oval bathrooms and elegant dressing rooms, making them ideal for honeymooners. Their spaciousness makes them popular with families or long-staying guests. All Studio Suites have private balconies or terraces equipped with sun chairs or loungers, making for a relaxing way to drink in the splendid views over the greater Johannesburg area and Zoological Gardens.
Luxury One Bedroom Suites: The Luxury One Bedroom Suite at The Westcliff is an elegant and spacious one bedroom suite boasting a separate lounge. Equipped with a writing bureau an extra TV and VCR and decorated in pastels and prints, these lavish suites are ideal for guests who want to entertain or conduct private meetings. All suites have a private terrace with breathtaking views of the verdant cityscape. There are 4 Luxury Suites at The Westcliff. The Luxury One Bedroom Suites are a minimum size of 80 square metres, including bathrooms.
Presidential Penthouse Suite: The Westcliff's most spectacular, extensive and sophisticated suite is located in prime position at the top of the Westcliff Estate, directly above the hotel's restaurant with a spacious terrace overlooking the spectacular rim flow pool below. In addition to a separate bedroom and dining area, this luxuriously appointed apartment features a lounge and fireplace, wet bar (complete microwave, cooking stove, wash basin and kitchen utensils) guest cloakroom and marbled vestibule. There is one Presidential Suite at The Westcliff which is approximately 110 square metres in size, including the bathrooms.
Meetings and Conferences
The Westcliff Hotel Johannesburg offers a choice of several spectacular function settings - either in the main hotel or at the adjacent conference centre, Jacaranda Hill. Two of the four available rooms may also be used as private dining rooms, accommodating up to 12 people, with spectacular views across the elevated pool deck. The terrace and pool deck also provide a unique venue for informal cocktail functions. With excellent facilities and friendly, professional service, The Westcliff is capable of turning virtually any conference, incentive, banquet or special event into an unforgettable experience.
Facilities at The Westliff
Guests are invited to enjoy a relaxing swim in one of two large, heated swimming pools and two plunge pools. Furthermore, the hotel also offers a floodlit tennis court with a resident coach and an executive gym. Golfers can enjoy the facilities of a nearby club, which offers guest membership benefits.
To pamper the mind and body, The Botanica Health and Beauty Spa at The Westcliff offers a wide range of treatments.
Restaurants and Bars
LA BELLE TERRASSE AND LA LOGIA
The La Belle Terrasse and Loggia offer international cuisine with South African flair, in an elegant and traditional fine dining environment. This restaurant at The Westcliff offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
THE CONSERVATORY
The Conservatory is the ideal venue for all-day light dining and refreshments, where guests can enjoy the spectacular views across the elevated pool deck to Forest Town and the Zoological Gardens beyond. The Conservatory at The Westcliff provides traditional English Morning Tea as well as Afternoon Tea.
THE POLO LOUNGE
With its informal atmosphere and cosy furnishing, as well as the great choice of traditional cocktails and mixers, the Polo Bar is the ideal spot to rendezvous before dinner in La Belle Terrasse - or afterwards for a night-cap or cigar.
Children at The Westcliff
The Westcliff welcomes children of all ages. Some of the special children's amenities which are subject t change are:
New born (0-3 years)
- A cot in the room
- Special fine cotton linen pillows and duvets
- Baby toiletries
- A bottle warmer
- A baby bath
- Fresh milk
- Baby-sitting services available
Children (3-7 years)
- A kiddies dressing gown
- An assortment of treats and soft drinks
- A special toy as a gift
- Children's movies
- In-room dining, with a specially designed children's menu
Cots are provided on request - as is an assortment of baby products. Specially fitted white linen is used on non-suffocating baby pillows and duvets. A baby or toddler's robe and T-shirt will be placed in the room. The In-Room Dining Menu also offers a special section for children. A baby-sitting service can be arranged at Concierge.
Children's Policy at The Westliff Hotel:
Children can be accommodate on an extra bed in the following room categories: Junior Suite, Studio Suite, Luxury Suite, Presidential Suite. Depending on the children's age, an additional nightly charge might occur.
Activities for children at the hotel include:
- Tennis court
- Heated swimming pool (all year round)
Activities for children which are within close proximity to the Westcliff Hotel are:
- The Johannesburg Zoo
- Montecasino Bird Gardens
- Golf Reef City Theme Park
- Ice skating at the Northgate Ice Arena
- Star gazing at the Johannesburg Planetarium
- Lipizzaners
Health & Beauty Spa at The Westcliff
The Westcliff Hotel provides a wide range of spa treatments and holistic therapies. Some of the hotel's popular treatments include Swedish, Aroma, Hot Stone and Kuhuna back massages and the Glowing Radiance Facial.
The Botanical Spa Suites menu offers several specialised Facial and Eye Treatments, a selection of massages to treat each and every tight and aching muscle - Kahuna, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone and Anti-Cellulite, as well as the Botanica Spa Suites customised Cloud Nine Ritual. Intriguing and exotic Body Wraps include the Seaweed Envelope and the Moor Mud Body Mask.
The hotel's health and beauty spa is tucked away amidst the cascading gardens and tinkling fountains of The Westcliff's hillside village. The Botanica Spa Suites is an oasis of indulgence and relaxation.
Three beautifully spacious hotel suites have been converted into calming treatment rooms with en-suite bathrooms and changing areas, where highly trained skincare specialists offer an all-encompassing range of facial and body treatments to suit your specific needs.
Sport & Fitness at The Westcliff
Swimming Pools
In addition to two private plunge-pools, The Westcliff Hotel provides two heated horizon pools, the most popular being the infinity pool which is situated on the Pool Terrace, with a beautiful view of the Johannesburg Zoological Gardens.
Tennis: The hotel features an all-weather, outdoor tennis court.
The Gymnasium: With magnificent, breathtaking views, the well-equipped gymnasium is available to all guests for use. A personal trainer can be arranged upon request.
Jogging and Cycling: Explore the historic surrounds of Westcliff and Parkview by taking off on one of the mountain bikes which are available for the exclusive use of hotel guests.
Golf: 36 of the top 100 golf courses in South Africa are located within an hour's drive from Johannesburg's northern suburbs, which means golfers are more than spoilt for choice when staying at The Westcliff Hotel. Some of the golf courses nearby include:
- Houghton Golf Club
- Wanderers Golf Club
- Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club
- Parkview Golf Club
Directions from O.R Tambo International Airport / Johannesburg International Airport to The Westcliff Hotel:
- From JIA follow the R24 (N3) to Johannesburg (Jhb)
- Highway splits into three. Keep to the left and follow the N3 N12 (N3) Jhb sign
- Pass Van Buuren offramp
- Follow M2 to Johannesburg
- Highway splits again into M1 Sandton/Pretoria, M1 Bloemfontein and M2 Roodepoort - follow M1 Sandton/Pretoria
- Pass Smit Street offramp and Empire Road offramp - keep left
- Take Jan Smuts Avenue offramp on left
- Follow Jan Smuts Avenue until you see Westcliff Drive on your left. Turn into Westcliff Drive
- Then turn first left into Woodview Drive
- Proceed approximately 500 m and turn right into the main entrance of The Westcliff Hotel
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