Blackheath
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
UNISA
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UNISA, during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Top hotels in Blackheath
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room and friendly staff and buffet had a great selection!
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Rooms were clean and water was rushing well. Breakfast was well laid out and had what ever you needed. Will stay there on my next trip before traveling.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
good shuttle service, hotel very good for stop over
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Rooms were spotless
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Room is very basic. Windows are very good to control noise, but the planes fligth over the hotel when landing - so you may hear the noise from time to time (not so many fligths). Restaurant is good (the option breakfeast + diner we took was excelent). Staff is amazing.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Yes,but i only spent two night instead of 3 night so didn't get to take my last breakfast i was thinking it will be given to me as lunch supper since i paid for it,hmmmm
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackheath
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while in the area.
Sandton
A noteworthy feature of Sandton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
