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The Reef Hotel vs Backpackers Ritz
Both The Reef Hotel and Backpackers Ritz are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Reef Hotel ranks slightly better than Backpackers Ritz. The Reef Hotel scores 75 with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Reef Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
58 Anderson St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
From $46 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Reef Hotel is a mid-range, 16-story hotel in the center of downtown Johannesburg's Financial District -- two blocks from a Red Bus City Sightseeing tour stop."
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Fodor's
"Jo'burg was founded on gold-mining, and this hotel in the city center commemorates those early beginnings."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the few full-service hotels in downtown Jo'burg, the Reef offers comfortable, almost luxurious rooms at very affordable prices."
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Backpackers Ritz
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1A North Road, Johannesburg 2004, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Rough Guide
"A well-known, busy lodge in a large suburban house halfway between Rosebank and Sandton, with a pool, gardens and travel centre."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Still the most authoritative of the city’s hostels, the Ritz is owned by three brothers who ensure a family atmosphere is maintained on its sprawling, leafy grounds."
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