In Johannesburg CBD, Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels combines vibrant city energy with relaxing retreats. Take in the views from the rooftop terrace, refresh at the swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas, or indulge at the coffee shop/cafe - all while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Gold Reef City Casino. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Ellis Park Station is 4 minutes away.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free secured onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Bicycle tour information
Working away
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Energy-saving switches
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 155 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 250 per night
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hallmark Hotel
Hallmark By Bon Hotels
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels Hotel
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels Johannesburg
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels Hotel Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
Does Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 500 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. There's a charge of ZAR 500 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (9-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels like?
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels is a short 4-minute walk from Ellis Park Station and 7 minutes' walk from Ellis Park Stadium.
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2025
Fun place to party if you did that type of thing
Hallmark is more of a party hotel. I was looking forward to having dinner on the roof top over looking the city at sunset, but instead I was met with hookah bar with DJ loud music and a staff looking at me strangely when I asked for food. If partying is your scene, then this is the place for you. It looks like it would be a fun place to party if you did that.
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Comfortable, clean, large room for 2 people. Staff were pleasant and polite. Room service was prompt and the food was affordable and satisfying.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Very nice
Bernhard
Bernhard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2022
Loved staying at this hotel. Nice location and the staff (Crystal) was terrific and very helpful. Would definitely stay here during my next visit to Joburg.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2024
The staff is super friendly and helpful. It feels very safe.
Coretta Jo
Coretta Jo, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2023
The staff are exceptional. Best on the continent
Corrin
8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2022
Great choice for Jo’burg
Lovely hotel in a hip part of town. Welcoming staff and spacious rooms with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Great coffee in the lobby too!
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
All was fine..with pleasant staff
Nadya
Nadya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2023
Great way to experience JHB in all its glory. Well-appointed rooms, super friendly staff, and great location for those looking to explore the inner city. Would totally recommend to anyone! Our go-to place when we visit Jozi!
Stefan P
Stefan P, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 25, 2024
The room was ok. The cup for coffee was stuck to the saucer from prior substance. The bathroom was very clean. Matresses are worn, the room design is great.
The hallways have holes (not on purpose) in the wall exposing plumbing. My window view was of a building 5 feet apart with broken windows and visible people in it. The location is very sketchy, Unsafe,
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2023
The hotel is very nice. I especially like the way it’s decorated on the inside. I also like that they have a barbershop inside of the hotel lobby. The staff are very nice, especially Cindy. The views on the rooftop is amazing. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
Friendly staff and JMB home from home
Hotel was very nice, staff were really friendly, nice coffee shop/cafe downstairs for breakfast and the Marabi Club (Jazz club) downstairs in the basement was great.
Area is fine to get Uber/taxi from but not advised to walk. Only one downside of the room was the shower wasn’t great, but rest of the room was nice. Would recommend.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 20, 2022
The property is by itself good, but the surrounding area outside the hotel does not make one feel safe and secure.
Rodante
Rodante, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Spacious rooms with a nice view
Room is very nice and spacious, we have a wrap around balcony where we have coffee every morning. Bathroom is also spacious and always clean with a nice tub. My issue was the curtains are not thick enough so one can see through the bathroom at night when lights are on. So we had to take a shower in the dark. Cindy at the front desk is a rock star! She helped us every step of the way.
Ceil
Ceil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2023
Great hotel in the middle of it all
If you want a stay in a fantastic hotel that is right in the middle of Johannesburg...a hotel that is not located in the mostly-affluent sections of Johannesburg, containing all of the predictable and thus somewhat boring hotel brands, then this is the place for you. With its decor emphasizing an artistic avant garde expression, the staff is outstanding and always willing to help. Sure, the neighborhood is a bit more spicy than the all-too-safe and predictable hotel neighborhoods in the outlying areas of Johannesburg. But we felt fully supported by the staff, who went out of their way to make us feel welcome and safe. The room was modern and tastefully appointed and the food was very good. We felt it was very well priced.
Samuel
Samuel, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 22, 2023
Not impressed with the security.
We had someone enter our room in the middle of the night, even though I had bolted the door from the inside. This is unacceptable and should not have happened. Fortunately, the person who entered left when we shouted at them.
There is also no temperature control in the room, and it was very hot for the first half of the night.
The room faces the street, which is very noisy, especially on a weekend night.
Vishal
Vishal, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2025
Fint hotel til prisen
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 11, 2024
christine
christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Thulani
Thulani, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 16, 2024
Établissement et services parfait, secteur non suggéré.
ERIC
ERIC, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2024
Äusserst gefährliche Umgebung - keine Chance zu Fuss vom Hotel wegzugehen - auch nicht am Tag!!!
Karl
Karl, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 19, 2024
CORRE QUE É CILADA!
Local escuro, parece uma caverna. De péssima localização, aparência feia e suja.
Ar-condicionado não funciona, foi solicitado reparo automático afins é nada movimentado pela administração.
Quartos sem janelas e abafados.
Corredores de péssima iluminação, ambiente escuro e de difícil visualização das portas e elevadores.
Inclusive tinha previsão de retorno e foi cancelado na primeira estadia.
Fotos e etc.. no perfil do hotel são fakes, maquiadas!