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Luxurious Accommodation with Elegant Rooms
Experience a stay like no other at Palazzo Montecasino Hotel, where the manicured Tuscan-style garden and spacious outdoor pool beckon you to relax in style. The air-conditioned rooms, each with a seating area and flat-screen TV, offer a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.
Wellness and Entertainment Facilities
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at the on-site spa with Thai massages or enjoy a fun-filled time at the bowling alley and casino. Stay active at the fitness centre or simply unwind by the pool - the choice is yours at Palazzo Montecasino.
Culinary Delights and Convenient Location
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the Medeo restaurant and explore a variety of Italian dishes with French and African influences. Conveniently located near Sandton Business Centre, this hotel offers easy access to both Lanseria and O.R Tambo Airports.
Ready to experience luxury and comfort? Book your stay at Palazzo Montecasino Hotel now.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
68 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
68 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
126 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
3 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
406 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Amazing breakfast, beds were so comfy and curtains let no light in at all.
Staff were amazing. Really friendly and went the extra mile.
Disappointing given we paid full price for a room and then the property tried to charge us again. We had 2 people staying in each hotel room not 1.
Everything great location , hotel perfect and staff friendly and always accommodating
The staff were the best and the facilities top tier.
All good
Luxury
Nil
Very friendly staff, breakfast buffet was very nice , facilities were great and it feels very luxury.
If I could give one recommendation I would add some lactose free or dietary options to the room service menu.
Very Clean and well presented
The location is great. Close to birds park and plenty of Resturants
Our choice on hotel again after returning to Johannesburg. Located next to Monte Casino complex which has tons of restaurants, shops, a cinema, a bird park, bowling, games room for kids and a theater. The hotel has separate entrance making walking super easy and convenient. The hotel is well maintained and comfortable. Staff was exceptional through our entire stay. Always friendly and willing to help. The rooms were comfy and had all the amenities. Breakfast was good with a wide variety of options.
None
No Halal options...
Limited variety at the bfast buffet
Beautiful
The room and staff were really great
The buffet was really subpar compared to the current standard of hotels.
Mooie en rustige kamer, uitgebreid en lekker ontbijt, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Wij hadden een zeer vroege check out en kregen uitgebreid ontbijtpakket mee. Zeer geapprecieerd!!
Niets
Friendly amd professional staff and exceptional view
Na
Staff , All Disciplines are just Competent and Friendly . Great Guys .
Just a Peaceful and Relaxing Place to Stay .
Location
Nothing
Our stay at the Palazzo at Montecasino was exceptional. The hotel is beautifully maintained, the rooms are luxurious and comfortable, and the staff were warm, professional and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfast was outstanding with a great variety of fresh, high-quality food, and the location with direct access to Montecasino made everything incredibly convenient.
There was very little to fault during our stay. The only issue was with our late checkout. We had requested it in advance, and it was arranged and confirmed the night before. However, after returning from shopping, we found that our room key had been deactivated and we were locked out of the room. Better communication between staff regarding confirmed late checkouts would help avoid this. Despite this, the staff remained friendly and helpful throughout.
Room was so lovely. Welcoming treats and champagne really a great surprise. Can’t wait to be back.
Excellent breakfast and I like the location near many restaurants (walking distance in safe area)
N/A
Didn’t end up going as I had some staff going before me and they moved out with in couple of days as this hotel was a disaster, not clean
Nothing
Location , patio was wonderful
The furniture and mats are tired and require refurbishment
Friendly helpfully staff
Pillows were not firm. Mattress was terrible. And it needs to be pushed up against the headboard or else pillows fall inbetween the mattress and headboard. Carpets or something needs to be changed in the hallway walking towards rooms as there is this stuffy odour .
Location and staff
First hotel room (501) had leak from the bathroom and the bathroom didn't smell clean. The shower had very distinct urine smell. We then informed staff and moved to room 267 which were more noisy and the shower also had urine smell. The fact that none of the 2 rooms had a Smart TV meant that we couldn't get to watch sports (Wimbledon, Rugby, Soccer) which was disappointing.
Awesome Stay. Great Ambience, Great Location and just a proper relaxing experience
Nothing to dislike
O hotel é maravilhoso e tem uma atmosfera realmente incrível. As refeições, o quarto e todo o ambiente parecem saídos de um filme, de tão bonitos e bem cuidados. Além disso, a localização é muito boa e, no geral, a experiência foi excelente.
O principal ponto negativo foi a internet, que não funcionou bem na maioria dos dias. Além disso, a TV não é smart e tem poucos canais, o que pode incomodar em uma estadia mais longa. Recomendo muito para lazer, mas para quem precisa trabalhar durante a viagem, talvez não seja a melhor escolha.
Easy access to Monte casino and pretty gardens
The WiFi was bad and I had work to do,I felt for the price you should have access to Netflix like a lot of other hotels offer. The satellite didn’t offer many channels. I had a very scary incident with the hairdryer that had been damaged and had exposed wires and when I switched it on it sparked and flames and sparks came out and almost caught fire to the carpet and blew out the tv and the wall plug sparked and shot out flame.I told the hotel and they didn’t offer a discount or seem to care very much.
The staff were swift to answer the requests online via the chat
The guest indicated that the room was ice cold on arrival and immediately made the entry to the stay unpleasant Additionally, for the amount of money spent at your establishment, versus the other establishments we have used and paid for, a still water and biltong request was going to be charged to us. Other establishment have included small snack requests.
The staff and location
Maybe think about updating furniture etc. Bed really needs to be replaced, as well as carpet needs a proper clean or replacement. A lot of scratches and dents everywhere in room. Would be fine if I was paying less but for that price I want 5 star not 3
The look from outside
The torn up bathrooms, construction job on the 4th floor.
Impressive building based on old Italian style Lovely ground, staff friendly small but functional gym. Had breakfast in room on first day, very small portions advise anyone not to do it as you cannot go back for more like at the buffet! However very nice. Room was on lower floor with doors opening into the garden with small patio and seating. Nice bird park right next door.
Only there 2 days saw they did high tea and had time befor going to airport. Went to book day before to be told needed 48hrs notice! Room very tired looking tv channels very limited unless you like sport. Room right opposite dining area so couldn't really have curtains open as could be seen from there.
Wonderful hotel - comfortable and clean. Great staff.
Location.
Water pressure. Noisy, maybe the location of the room. Coffee machine was not working.
Excellent
Nothing of concern
Special mention of staff.Very caring,understanding and courteous. Goid valet service.A very pleasant experience.
All good!!
What a beautiful hotel. The beds are comfortable and rooms clean. So close to the multitude of restaurants at Monte. Staff are very friendly and respectful.
Nothing
Superb hotel with excellent service by all hotel staff.
All good!!
The hotel itself was good, but we had a horrible experience at the restaurant. Very disappointed.
excellent friendly service and top class accommodation.
liked everything
Good location.
N/A
It was an amazing place.
The fact that we paid so much and the TV did not work in the room. We were told they had DSTV issues at reception, but nobody bothered to tell us when we checked in that the particular room we were in, had a TV that did not work.
Always a pleasure to visit Palazzo
The staff were so friendly. The room service menu wasn't too bad. The breakfast was okay...not as grand as their counter part (The Palace in Sun City).
More towels in the room (why would you only have 2 bath towels and two hand towels and 1 floor mat?? . Actual face towels would've been good. Bath robes (gowns) would've been good. The sink doesn't drain water fast enough. Complimentary water and biscuits or something to accompany the tea station would've been good. Tvs that have streaming apps would be good. The wifi was not fast. The wall plugs dont hold the 2 pin charging sockets... they fall off unless you balance them on something. The rooms are not sound proof (room 221)... you hear alot of what's happening outside (people laughing and doors banging)
The room was lovely and super comfy bed, breakfast spread is always very tasty and the pool is great too.
Breakfast service was slow - not offered hot drinks or asked about the hot food order on our first morning so we missed out on that and after our room was cleaned, all towels were taken from the room (including hand towels and bath mat) and not replaced which we had to chase a few times before this was rectified.
Loved the property comfortable and stylish
Nothing
10 out of 10 for service And attention to detail
Everything
Nothing
Needs an upgrade
Needs an upgrade
Netjes , mooi
Misschien wat licht onderhoud het en der nodig
Major complain filed at hotel
Major complain filed at hotel
The hotel is a little dated - we have been coming since many years and have not seen any major updates or renovations. As much as we like to "traditional" style, I think the hotel could use an update.
well prepared
room to small wallpaper busy coming loose
The hotel is lovely, staff are very friendly. Just a very enjoyable experience
great
A wonderful hotel beautifully designed
Pillows are not at all comfortable or supportive
Service and breakfast
Location of Hotel good.
Workers were busy with renovation on 4th floor where we stayed.
Very nice and luxurious
Nothing
Everything. Room service was quick.
Nothing
As regular patrons, we like the friendly staff, good service, good rooms (we recommend the garden wing, with patio) and the ambience. Brekky is never a let-down, staff almost over-attentive, and great variety. We 'use' Palazzo to access the great shows at Teatro and Pieter Torein. You get safe exit and re-entry to the hotel from Montecasino, a boon.
There's nothing we don't like, but after 3 previous comments on weak WiFi in the garden wing, it really DOES need attention! We also were pleased to see a maintenance team busy caulking skirting, and so forth. There are lots of door handles and locksets needing some care, attention, and polish throughout; only fitting to match aesthetics with the great service levels.
L'emplacement, le jardin, le personnel
Les travaux effecutué dans le couloir pour accéder à notre chambre nuisance donore olfactive et visuelle on se sereit cru dans un squatt...ainsi que l'expédition côté route...
The super attentive staff. Made me feel very special.
The breakfast was incorrect but not serious
Breakfast was decent, location was great to montecasino.
I stayed for 2 nights, and they DID NOT CHANGE THE SHEETS between the nights. The bathroom was stinking of something really weird like building work/mould smelling. It was really gross. The room was not clean, it was dusty in corners and old smelling. Furnishing was super old. NOWHERE NEAR A 5 STAR!
Excellent staff communication
Basement gym area under construction
Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Bed was so comfortable with great pillows.
The rooms are dark due to poor lighting. Not enough hooks in the bathroom
Same good expereince - I have stayed at the hotel numerous times.
N/A
Excellent location fine ambiance
Nothing of note
Friendly staff, swimming pool exceptional clean
House keeping, the lady sited that she had two floors to clean and she came I around 2pm she didn’t change the line Hoover the floor, and wanted leftovers food from the previous night kids dinner, she was very inappropriate and didn’t treat me as a guest, more training for some of the housekeeping ladies as to how to treat guests
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The gardens and grounds are an absolute joy.
Great experience
No Robes in the room on check in
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Cleanliness
7.2/10Several reviews note cleanliness problems (urine smell in showers, hallway odour, explicit 'not clean' comment), so cleanliness is noticeably below the hotel average.
Service
10/10Service is consistently praised: staff described as friendly, professional, warm and attentive across multiple reviews; staff handled issues helpfully in many cases.
Location
9.8/10Location is repeatedly praised (direct access to Montecasino, safe area, walking distance to restaurants, pretty gardens) and is a clear strength.
Room Quality
7.6/10Mixed room feedback: some guests loved the rooms and welcome treats, but there are multiple reports of tired furniture, poor mattresses and pillows, and need for refurbishment.
Amenities
7.6/10Amenities have notable issues: unreliable WiFi, non‑smart TVs/limited channels and a hazardous hairdryer incident; these reduce the amenities score despite other positives.
Value for Money
7.4/10Perceived value is mixed—many positive experiences but some guests felt the price did not match problems encountered (WiFi, TV, room issues).
Food and Beverage
9.6/10Food and beverage (especially breakfast) are frequently praised as outstanding, fresh and high-quality, supporting a strong rating.
Overall Experience
9.6/10Overall experience trends very positive with many 'perfect' and 'highly recommend' reviews, though some serious cleanliness/maintenance incidents slightly temper the score.
Indulge in on-site spa treatments, including Thai massages, for a relaxing escape within the hotel grounds.
Unwind with on-site spa options, including soothing treatments to complement your stay.
Direct links to Montecasino offer easy access to dining, entertainment and leisure nearby.