Hotels with a Pool in Benoni, East Rand
Every stay on this page is in Benoni, on the East Rand in Gauteng and close to OR Tambo International Airport, and all six list a swimming pool. They differ in what surrounds it. Africa Prestige Boutique Hotel adds a children's pool and a hot tub, One O Eight Boutique Hotel and Europrime Hotels Lakefield list year-round outdoor pools, and ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg offers a pool with a view. Holiday unit 59 and Lakeview Boutique Hotel & Conference Center, beside Homestead Lake in Farrarmere, complete the list. I describe each from its listed facilities, so you can choose the pool setting that suits your trip.
Benoni is a suburban town on the East Rand in Gauteng, known as the City of Lakes, with Homestead Lake in Farrarmere among its best-known waters. It is close to OR Tambo International Airport and within reach of Johannesburg. People stay here for quiet nights near the airport, lakeside walks and hotels with pools and gardens rather than for a sightseeing programme.
Where to stay
Six Benoni Pools, Six Different Settings
A pool is the main leisure feature in Benoni, because the town is a base near the airport rather than a beach or sightseeing destination. The six pools range from a children's pool to garden and terrace settings. I would choose by who is swimming: children, adults after a flight, or a family wanting a kitchen close to the water.
Africa Prestige Boutique Hotel is the best fit for children. It lists a year-round outdoor swimming pool and a separate children's pool, plus a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness centre and spa facilities. Air-conditioned family rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden or the pool, and the hotel offers free on-site private parking and a family-friendly restaurant. Its guest rating is 7.3 from only 16 reviews, so I would read recent comments first. For a family that wants the pool close to the room, this is where I would start.
One O Eight Boutique Hotel and Europrime Hotels Lakefield both list year-round outdoor pools, which matters because Gauteng nights can be cool outside the summer months. One O Eight is a 4-star hotel rated 9.1 from 657 reviews, with a spa, a fitness centre and a garden. Europrime is rated 8.2 from 45 reviews and lists a lush garden, a spacious terrace, a hot tub and a kitchenette, near OR Tambo International Airport. I would choose One O Eight for polish and Europrime for a simpler stay with a kitchenette.
ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg lists a pool with a view, a terrace and a garden, as well as a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant serving African cuisine, a bar and free private parking. It is rated 7.7 from 544 reviews and also hosts conferences. I would choose it for a pool evening with dinner on site, particularly after a late arrival at OR Tambo International Airport. The listing does not say what the view overlooks, so I would ask the hotel before booking. Free WiFi and air-conditioned family rooms are listed as well, so the basics are covered.
Holiday unit 59 and Lakeview Boutique Hotel & Conference Center complete the six. Holiday unit 59 is an aparthotel with a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden, kitchenettes, a children's playground and bike hire, rated 9.0 from a single review. Lakeview, in Farrarmere, lists a pool, spa and wellness facilities and views of Homestead Lake, rated 7.3 from 293 reviews. I would pick Holiday unit 59 for a family that cooks, and Lakeview for a calmer pool next to the lake. Neither listing mentions pool hours or supervision, so ask both before you plan a day around the water.
A traveller's takeFor a family with young children, I recommend Africa Prestige Boutique Hotel and its children's pool. For an adult stay with a polished spa and a year-round outdoor pool, I would choose One O Eight Boutique Hotel. Our advice is to ask about the pool when you book: opening hours, depth and whether it is heated are not stated in the listings, and they matter more than the word pool on a cool Gauteng evening.
9.1PoolOne O Eight Boutique Hotel
Boutique comfort with a spa, pool, and diverse dining in Benoni
One O Eight Boutique Hotel is a 4-star boutique stay in Benoni with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and free WiFi. Guests can use a spa, an outdoor swimming pool open all year, a fitness centre and a garden. The family-friendly restaurant serves a wide range of international cuisines, which helps groups with different tastes. Rated 9.1 across 657 reviews, it is a comfortable base for families and couples visiting the East Rand.
9.0PoolHoliday unit 59
Modern aparthotel with pool, fitness, and family-friendly amenities in Benoni
Holiday unit 59 is a modern aparthotel in Benoni with air-conditioned family rooms and self-catering kitchenettes. A swimming pool, a fitness centre and a garden are on site, and a children's playground gives younger guests somewhere to play. A restaurant, a bar and free WiFi are included, and bike hire is available. It has only one review so far, so treat its score of 9.0 as early.
8.2PoolEuroprime Hotels Lakefield
Elegant accommodation with a pool, garden, and spa facilities near Benoni
Europrime Hotels Lakefield in Benoni has self-catering options with kitchenettes, air-conditioned rooms and balconies, which helps families who want to cook. A year-round outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, a spacious terrace and a hot tub are on site, and free WiFi is included. It is near O.R. Tambo International Airport and a golf club, so it also works for an early flight. Guests score it 8.2 across 45 reviews.
7.7PoolANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg
Family-friendly hotel with a spa, pool, and diverse dining near OR Tambo
ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre sits in Benoni close to OR Tambo, which makes it a practical stop before or after a long flight. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a work desk, TV and free WiFi, and the spa and wellness centre, pool and garden help children and adults decompress. A restaurant serving African cuisine, a bar and free private parking are on site. I would book it for convenience, not for a city-centre experience.
7.3PoolLakeview Boutique Hotel & Conference Center
Lake views, self-catering, and a golf resort experience near Benoni
Lakeview Boutique Hotel & Conference Center is in Farrarmere, Benoni, with views of Homestead Lake. Family-friendly accommodation includes self-catering options, which help with longer stays, and a pool and spa and wellness facilities are on site. Free WiFi is available, and OR Tambo Airport is a short drive away. With a 7.3 rating, I would recommend it for practical, flexible stays near the airport rather than for polished service.
7.3PoolAfrica Prestige Boutique Hotel
Family-friendly boutique hotel with spa, pools, and garden views
Africa Prestige Boutique Hotel in Benoni has air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks and free WiFi, each with a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden or the pool. A year-round outdoor swimming pool and a children's pool are the clearest family draw, and a spa, a fitness centre, a hot tub and a sauna are there for the adults. Guests score it 7.3 across 16 reviews, so expect a practical stay.
Local tips
- Ask each hotel whether the pool is heated and when it closes, because the listings confirm that a pool exists but not its hours or temperature.
- Choose Africa Prestige Boutique Hotel for young children: it is the only one of the six that lists a separate children's pool.
- Pick One O Eight Boutique Hotel or Europrime Hotels Lakefield for cooler months, since both state that their outdoor pools are open year-round.
- Book ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg if you land late and want a pool, restaurant and bar in the same place.
- Use Holiday unit 59 for a family that cooks, but read recent comments first because its 9.0 rating comes from a single review.
- Ask Lakeview Boutique Hotel & Conference Center which rooms look over Homestead Lake, so the pool day comes with a lake view.