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Reviews of Shoestrings Airport Lodge, Johannesburg, South Africa

Shoestrings Airport Lodge - Hostel

One of the best locations in Gauteng, this superb, safe lodge is just 3km's from Johannesburg International Airport. Above par facilities include a large pool set in a spacious tropical garden. Safe parking, FREE AIRPORT TRANSFERS, home cooked mea...
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Avg Rating: 80% (21 Reviews)

Character: 77%

Security: 90%

Location: 85%

Staff: 92%

Fun: 66%

Cleanliness: 71%



Customer Reviews

66%

really cold in the house during the winter. nice staff, really close to airport, and pickup is a nice convenience.

john, from USA ~ Jul 18 2008

100%

A great place to stay, wonderful host family. You are treated as family.

Nikki, from USA ~ Jul 5 2008

66%

Friendly staff, good breakfast, great airport pick-up! This hostel had okay accomodations, but there were a few downsides. The hostel is really really cold in the winter and they have no space heaters and not enough blankets. There were only 2 other guests in the hostel and one day there was no one on staff for about 4 hours, who are we supposed to go to for help or service? Also, the water was not turned on for the 2.5 days we were there, not the owner's fault, but really, we are paying for a bed and a shower aren't we? It's okay for the cheap price, but I've stayed in way better situations for the same money.

Ashley, from USA ~ Jun 24 2008

70%

Right next to the airport so very far from Joh\'burg city itself. Rob and family were fantastic and very helpful.

Carl, from Australia ~ Jun 10 2008

94%

Very friendly staff!

Marijnke, from Netherlands ~ May 30 2008

44%

practical to just spent a night after a late arrival and an early departure but would not stay longer than that.

Emmanuelle, from France ~ May 26 2008

86%

Not aiming it seems for any particular youthfullness athmosphere type, the place is clean, nice, pretty large with spacious bathroom and friendly staff, and very handy if you need to fly out of the OR Tambo airport or into it, they will give you a free lift. Not a good location to be spending your Joburg time, but the night befor ethe airport or after -- th egreatest. Free cereal, toast, tea/coffee, and a potential for a nice intelligent conversation with the manager. There is also a TV in the hall which shows news channels, the only one in african hostels I have seen.

olga, from Russia ~ May 13 2008

76%

excellent place to stay when arriving or departing from airport.

Paul, from England ~ May 10 2008

74%

for take a plane, but noisy to sleep!

prevost, from France ~ May 2 2008

74%

Ideal hostel for your first or last days at JNB!

Maia, from Argentina ~ Apr 15 2008