,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(28.10148,-26.11775)/28.071378283202648,-26.16303476047603,10.19106870886946/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
The Reef Hotel vs Gemini Backpackers Lodge
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Reef Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Gemini Backpackers Lodge. The Reef Hotel scores 75 with positive reviews from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Oyster.
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."
Full review
Fodor's
"Jo'burg was founded on gold-mining, and this hotel in the city center commemorates those early beginnings."
Full review
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."
Full review
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
Lonely Planet
"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
Rough Guide
"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."
