Our pick
Popsy's Guest House
Johannesburg, ZA
★ 3-star8.9/10616 reviews
2.3 km (1.5 mi) from original
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City Lodge Hotel Newtown vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.8Overall well-maintained and comfy, though some noted noisy beds.
Cleanliness
8.3Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and unmade beds, impacting cleanliness.
Location
8.8Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, ZA
★ 3-star8/102,984 reviews
2.2 km (1.4 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
Popsy's Guest House8.8
Reef Hotel7.5
Cleanliness
City Lodge Hotel Newtown8.5
Reef Hotel6.8
Location
City Lodge Hotel Newtown9.0
Reef Hotel7.8
Food & Breakfast
Popsy's Guest House8.8
Reef Hotel7.5
Amenities & Facilities
Popsy's Guest House8.8
Reef Hotel7.5
Value
Popsy's Guest House9.3
Reef Hotel7.5
City Lodge Hotel Newtown amenity advantages
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Reef Hotel amenity advantages
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg amenity advantages
Wheelchair accessibleSun loungers or beach chairs
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.
Reef Hotel: 1.2 km (0.77 mi)
Popsy's Guest House: 2.3 km (1.5 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.6/10Reef Hotel
7.6/10Popsy's Guest House
8.9/10Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
8/10Rooms
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Reef Hotel
7.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Popsy's Guest House
8.8Overall well-maintained and comfy, though some noted noisy beds.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
8.0Rooms were reported as nice and comfortable, though a lack of bar fridges was noted.
Cleanliness
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Reef Hotel
6.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Popsy's Guest House
8.3Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and unmade beds, impacting cleanliness.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
7.5The hotel was clean, but concerns about dust and odors in some areas were mentioned.
Location
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
9.0Lovely place within the proximity of the shopping mall, bars, and restaurants.
Reef Hotel
7.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Popsy's Guest House
8.8Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
8.0Convenient location, but some concerns about safety outside at night.
Service
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.9Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Reef Hotel
8.8STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS.
Popsy's Guest House
9.3Generally praised for being friendly and accommodating despite some reported accessibility issues.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
9.0Staff received high praise for friendliness and professionalism.
Sleep & Noise
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
—Reef Hotel
—Popsy's Guest House
—Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
—Food & Breakfast
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Reef Hotel
7.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Popsy's Guest House
8.8No specific mentions, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
7.5Breakfast options were good, but service and wait times could be improved.
Amenities & Facilities
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Reef Hotel
7.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Popsy's Guest House
8.8Facilities are adequate but missing a bathtub and some modern amenities like air conditioning.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
7.5Lack of amenities like a bar fridge and issues with room service impacted the score.
Value
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Reef Hotel
7.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Popsy's Guest House
9.3High value for comfort and services provided.
Garden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
8.0Standard for a hotel of this rating, but some amenities lacking for the price.
Landmarks
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
Old Johannesburg StationReef Hotel
langlaagte stamp batteryPopsy's Guest House
Arts on MainGarden Court Milpark, Johannesburg
Frank Brown Park