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Hotel Galaxy Tower

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Gold Reef City Casino, connected to a shopping center

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Breakfast area
Reception
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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24 Commercial Road, cnr Lillian Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2033
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Witwatersrand3 min drive
  • Popular LocationApartheid Museum6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGold Reef City Casino7 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)23 min drive

Room options

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LCD TV

Family Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Fordsburg stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Fordsburg hotel, you'll find Oriental Plaza and Newtown Junction Mall. Mary Fitzgerald Square and SAB World of Beer are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive
  • Apartheid Museum - 6 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 7 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Theme Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 13 min drive
  • Ellis Park Station - 14 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • World All Samoosas - 3 min walk
  • Nando's - 5 min walk
  • Dosa Hut - 1 min walk
  • Burger King Fordsburg - 3 min walk
  • Harry's Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Galaxy Tower

3-star hotel near Gold Reef City Casino, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Galaxy Tower also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Johannesburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Galaxy Tower offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Galaxy Tower to the airport?

Hotel Galaxy Tower is 18.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Galaxy Tower have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Galaxy Tower offers an airport shuttle.

Does Hotel Galaxy Tower offer free breakfast?

Hotel Galaxy Tower does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Galaxy Tower?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Galaxy Tower?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Galaxy Tower?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50.00 per night.

Does Hotel Galaxy Tower have a pool?

Hotel Galaxy Tower does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Galaxy Tower have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Galaxy Tower have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Galaxy Tower to downtown Johannesburg?

Hotel Galaxy Tower is 1.5 mi away from Johannesburg.

Hotel Galaxy Tower Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Evaristo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Nomonde

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

SALMAN MUSTAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sphiwe

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hotel, Muslim neighborhood
Good Hotel in muslim neighborhood. Excellent indian, turkish and arabic restaurants nearby at very affordable prices . A bit dirty surroundings, but safe. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hotel, oriental environment
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jean, Namibia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the flight ,i didn’t like the time given to me for flying
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay
It was a good stay only problem was that the aircorn was not in working order especially in this heat. Everything else was good. Previous stays at this hotel was always excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in a not so excellent area. Luckily they had parking garage for a few cars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

uyapo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely