Glen Marais
Johannesburg
Visit Glen Marais
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.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Harties Cableway and Hartbeespoort Dam Cruise Full Day Tour
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Top hotels in Glen Marais
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Excellent"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Easy check in, clean comfortable room"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Pool - Garden - Parking
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"PROS: Nice staff Good breakfast 15 minutes from the airport Quick stay layover CONS: The room needs renovation Internet not strong Nothing to do in the area"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol."
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Marais
O.R. Tambo
While visiting O.R. Tambo, you might make a stop by sights like International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
