Gemini Backpackers LodgevsThe Maslow
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Gemini Backpackers Lodge ranks marginally better than The Maslow. Gemini Backpackers Lodge comes in at #22 in Johannesburg with praise from 2 reviewers like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Gemini Backpackers Lodge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
1 Van Gelder Road, Johannesburg 2160, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
"This is like a mini-backpackers empire, on rambling grounds with a pub, lounges, a snooker and pool table, a gym, a travel desk, a tennis court and swimming pool, and a huge DVD library...." Full review
"Rambling suburban property near Kew in the northeast of the city. There are dorms, double rooms and all kinds of extras such as a full-sized snooker table, free internet and a rudimentary gym."
The Maslow
Fodor's
Corner Grayston Drive & Rivonia Road, Sandton 2031, South Africa
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Conveniently situated in the heart of bustling Sandton, the Maslow is a case study in modern, seamless sophistication." Full review