Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
Expert reviews
“The iconic Westcliff, now under the Four Seasons banner and with a $56-million revamp has been transformed into the paragon of a luxurious urban resort, while renowned chef Dirk Gieselmann has been whisked from France to oversee both the new View and Flame restaurants.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Johannesburg.
“The sun-splashed villas at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg sit atop a forested ridge overlooking the city’s lush northern suburbs. With more than 10 million trees, Johannesburg is one of the world’s largest man-made urban forests, and with its location just above the verdant canopy, this elegant retreat literally comes out on top.”
“This large hotel offers panoramic views of Johannesburg’s urban forest and is within easy distance of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods. Added to this fabulous location is a level of service that makes it the city’s top luxury choice.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
All you need to know
The Four Seasons Hotel in Johannesburg is a luxurious hotel located on 3 hectares of wooded hillside. It offers world-class amenities and services for guests looking for an unforgettable experience in South Africa. With its stylish décor, modern amenities, and attentive staff, the Four Seasons Hotel provides a perfect backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The hotel features a variety of spacious and well-appointed rooms, all of which offer colorful accents and lovely views. Each room has modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, a minibar, and air conditioning. The hotel also boasts a spa (with nine treatment rooms) and a 24/7 fitness center, offering a range of treatments and therapies to help guests relax and rejuvenate.
The Four Seasons Hotel has five in-house restaurants and a bar, from casual to fine dining. One of the onsite restaurants, The Cellar Door, boats an exclusive view of the city with a high-end menu. This hotel’s full-service bar offers a variety of wines, spirits, and cocktails.
For those looking for a more active experience, the hotel also has a range of things to do, whether you’re swimming in the family pool or lounging at the spa. This hotel provides various entertainment options, such as live music and performances.
Overall, the Four Seasons Hotel in Johannesburg is an excellent choice for luxury accommodation in South Africa. With its modern amenities, attentive service, and wide range of activities and dining options, you can never go wrong at The Four Seasons.
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Recent guest reviews
6 April 2024
Well worth the money
Friendly, efficient service
2 April 2024
A simulation of heaven on earth
100% definition of a 5-star starting from the driver receiving you in a Tuxedo with your name written on a tablet to the final exit where the reception team come to make sure you are well-settled in the car. Overall next level of hospitality. What striked us was when we ordered for a special menu and chef of a 5-star hotel personally walks to you to take notes of what you wish to have, advises you, prepares the menu and comes to your room with his team to make sure that the food is upto expectations - it was a never seen before for us.
Nothing not to like at Four Seasons. Just might be the hot side of breakfast could have more varieties.
30 March 2024
A very lovely hotel
The connection of the room to the pool through the terrace.
Nothing, all was great
29 March 2024
Couldn’t recommend more
They looked after me after a 8 hour flight delay exceptionally well
Could do with a light refurb.
25 March 2024
It was the perfect inner city staycation.
The room was spacious with exceptional views. The food from the Flames restaurant and the room service was amazing. The staff were very friendly, professional and did everything to make our stay one for the books.
24 March 2024
Beatiful hotel and view, friendly and helpful staff
Nearby the wedding venue Friendly and very helpful staff
Nothing a beautiful hotel
22 March 2024
comfortable
comfortable and quiet space
Price should at least include full/ half board
18 March 2024
Very good
Service at Flames need to be moved attentive during the evening.
17 March 2024
A truly wonderful stay!
Beautiful hotel with spacious and extremely comfortable rooms. The staff made us feel so welcome and did everything they could to assist us which was much appreciated (the hotel WhatsApp works well!). The rooftop restaurant has incredible views and an amazing menu!
There was nothing we didn’t like.
9 March 2024
Exceptional
Everything. Great staff, facilities and food.
7 March 2024
Beautiful hotel but need training for the top management,
Room was very nice but small. Breakfast was very good. View was nice. Housekeeping staff was exceptional. However, the management was way below par.
Hotel management was unfriendly and lacked professionalism.
20 February 2024
Highly recommended. Best in SA. We would be delighted to come back any time.
The Westcliffe's staff are a treasure- they are so welcoming, warm/kind/interested- and nothing is too much trouble. The whole property is immaculate, our room was beautiful with a stunning pose of flowers on arrival- plus various delicious snacks and nibbles. The room itself was large, with a large bathroom, with bath and seperate shower and WC. We had a verandah outside, which was perfect for sitting in the morning. The room was very quiet, AC worked well-- and a range of chargers and connectors for electronics/ streaming etc. Pools beautiful and the Best Gym-- huge range of modern gear, towel fridges, fruit and coffee. Nice floor mats and yoga mats. This was really appreciated by me.
Not much! I would like to see another vegetarian option or two on the menu for lunch and dinner.
18 February 2024
Exceptional
Service
A nice indoor bar would be nice
12 February 2024
Lovely staff who genuinely cared and game an amazing African welcome
The staff. They were unbelievable. Lulu cooked an amazing breakfast. Everyone was unbelievably helpful and friendly and kind
12 February 2024
Therapeutic
Serene
Nothing
12 February 2024
Rooms are excellent, breakfast needs to improve.
Room was nice and bed very comfortable
Breakfast was very disappointing. Selection was not great. Hot food took over an hour to arrive and was so badly presented.
4 February 2024
Fabulous
Service
The carpet had a smell
1 February 2024
Very good
Beautiful room
23 January 2024
Heavenly stay at the 4 Seasons Westcliff
The Weatcliff was a truly memorable experience. We arrived Christmas Eve and were upgraded to the presidential suite with views of the Johannesburg Zoo. We could see elephants in the distance. Our room was spectacular and it had a huge patio. The beds were so comfortable that now I’m researching 4 seasons beds! We ate at the restaurant Christmas Eve with family that we were visiting. It was beautifully lit with entertainment, great food and even Christmas crackers. Breakfast was an unforgettable experience with one chef whose entire job was to peel fruit. The service was impeccable from picking us up at the airport to depositing us back two days later. Everyone was warm, annd so, so welcoming. I would defintely stay at the Westcliff again. It is really beautiful.
It is a bit far from Sandton if you want o go shopping. Also, it can be a bit inconvenient seeing it is built on a hill. It is not easy to get from a high room to the bottom. You have to take little carts.
10 January 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was fine, but waiting time for omelettes and crepes was unacceptable and service in the breakfast room was in general quite slow.
Service was a little slow in general, but always very friendly. For instance, we had asked for an extra bed at then time of booking, which was not in the room when we arrived in the late afternoon of January 4th. I asked for it to be brought there while we were out for dinner, but it still as not there when we got back several hours later and it took them almost an hour to bring us the bed after I had asked for it a second time.
3 January 2024
Exceptional
View ,staff and service
28 December 2023
Perfect couple getaway for anniversary or birthday
The friendly staff n service
Not much. But they forgot the cake I requested and had to make it while I waited.
28 December 2023
Exceptional
Hospitably, Vibes, Room service. Everything
Everything was perfect
17 December 2023
Friendly staffs, every things was excellent. I enjoyed everything. They offer the very best.
This was perfect in every level.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Cycling
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
8 April 2024
Exceptional
The staff members were all so friendly, helpful and attentive. The room was wonderful and a really comfortable bed. The spa was lovely as was flames restaurant.
Nothing!