LOCATION
Withwealth built on gold, Johannesburg is lively, affluent andcosmopolitan, offering the visitor a tempting array of superbrestaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-classshopping centres... yet it is also fresh and breezy with golf courses,botanical gardens and well-manicured parks dotted amongst its modernamenities. With easy connections to the Blue Train and Rovos Rail, thecity is the gateway to the whole of southern Africa, including theworld-famous Kruger National Park.
Located in the exclusive northern suburbs of Johannesburg, TheWestcliff is easily accessible from the city, JohannesburgInternational Airport and the central railway station.
The hotel's limousine service may be arranged to transport guests fromJohannesburg International Airport and to the Rovos Rail and Blue Trainembarkation points. A complimentary shuttle takes visitors to theelegant shopping districts of Sandton, Hyde Park and Rosebank.
TRANSFERS
Directions from Johannesburg International Airport (JIA) 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 and 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 first left into Woodview Drive. Proceed approximately 500m and turn right into the main entrance of TheWestcliff hotel.
Driving times:
From Distance Time By
Johannesburg Airport 22 km 30 mins car
Johannesburg CBD 5 km 8 mins car
Sandton CBD 5 km 10 mins car
Pretoria 50 km 40 mins car
ACCOMMODATION
Allof The Westcliff's 80 spacious bedrooms and 35 suites are individuallydecorated, fully air-conditioned and feature luxurious en suitebathrooms. All rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, privatebalconies with spectacular views.
Each room and suite is equipped with:
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
We are able to accommodate an extra bed for an additional person orchild in the following room categories: Junior Suite, Studio Suite,Luxury Suite, Presidential Suite. The extra person will be charged asfollows:
- 0 – 4 years of age (baby) – a cot can be placed in the room at no extra charge
- 5 years and over (child/adult) – an extra bed can be placed in the room at R450 per night
MEETINGS
TheWestcliff offers a hillside setting and endless views that areunmatched in this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. The 7-acre estate isperfectly situated within easy access of the international airport andthe business and shopping centres of Johannesburg and Sandton, whileit's landscaped gardens and Mediterranean village atmosphere ensurethat guests are immersed in peace and tranquility. The hotel offers achoice of several spectacular settings - either in the main hotel or atthe adjacent conference centre, Jacaranda Hill. Two of the fouravailable rooms may also be used as private dining rooms, accommodatingup to 12 people, with spectacular views across the elevated pool deck.The terrace and pool deck also provide a unique venue for informalcocktail functions. With a highly experienced banqueting team,excellent facilities and friendly, professional service, The Westcliffis capable of turning virtually any conference, incentive, banquet orspecial event into an unforgettable experience.
FACILITIES
Guestscan cool off in two large, heated swimming pools and two plunge pools,and within the grounds there is also a floodlit tennis court with aresident coach and an executive gym. Golfers can enjoy the facilitiesof a nearby club, which offers guest membership benefits.
To pamper the mind and body even further, qualified staff offer a wide range of treatments at the Camelot Spa.
Wireless internet access is available in all public areas.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
LA BELLE TERRASSE AND LA LOGIA
TheLa Belle Terrasse and Loggia feature international cuisine withdistinctively South African flair, in an elegant and traditional finedining environment.
Breakfast: 07h00 – 10h00 / Lunch: 12h30 – 14h30/ Dinner: 19h00 – 22h00
THE CONSERVATORY
TheConservatory is the ideal venue for all-day light dining andrefreshments, where guests can enjoy the spectacular views across theelevated pool deck to Forest Town and the Zoological Gardens beyond.
Traditional English Morning Tea 10h00 – 12h00 / Afternoon Tea 15h00 – 17h00.
THE POLO LOUNGE
Withits informal atmosphere and cosy furnishing, not to mention the greatselection of traditional cocktails and mixers, the Polo Bar is theideal spot to rendezvous before dinner in La Belle Terrasse – orafterwards for a night-cap or cigar. Open daily from 09h00 – 00H00.
