The hotel is a short drive from the many shopping malls Johannesburg is renowned for and just 22 km from O.R. Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport. 

The magnificent manicured gardens of The Westcliff cascade down the rocky hillside and are testament to its award-winning landscaping and maintenance by a team of resident gardeners.  Gorgeous roses, flowerbeds and lush greenery abound, making their home amidst charming cobbled pathways, courtyards and soothing water features.  Because the estate is built into a steep cliffside, microbuses and club cars transport guests around the property.  However, footlinks are available for guests who enjoy walking. 

Specialising in international dishes with a distinctively South African flair, La Belle Terrasse and The Loggia  have gained enviable reputations for their cuisine, relaxed atmosphere and superb service. Afternoon tea is served daily in the Conservatory while the Polo Lounge and Terrace is a celebrated rendezvous.

Tucked away amidst the cascading gardens and tinkling fountains of The Westcliff’s hillside retreat, lies the Botanica Spa Suites, an inviting oasis of indulgence and relaxation.

Three beautifully spacious hotel suites have been converted into calming treatment rooms with en-suite bathrooms and changing areas, where trained skincare specialists offer an all-encompassing selection of facial and body treatments, using the elite range of Pevonia Botanica products.

In addition to two private plunge-pools, The Westcliff Estate boasts two heated horizon pools, the most notable being the infinity pool on the Pool Terrace, with a bird’s eye view of the Johannesburg Zoological Gardens below. Swim to the edge and gaze down upon elephant and springbok – a singular sensation and what’s become known as the safari swim! 

• Dry Cleaning Service
• Business Center
• Bar/Lounge
• Fitness Equipment
• Restaurant(s)
• Parking (valet)
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Security guard
• Babysitting or child care
• Internet public area - wireless
• Wedding services
• Umbrella
• Room service (24 hours)
• Comp newspapers in lobby
• Currency exchange 

• ATM/banking
• Laundry facilities
• Elevator/lift
• Ballroom(s)
• Parking (Complimentary)
• Parking garage
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Internet public area - comp
• Beauty services
• Spa services on site
• Complimentary breakfast
• Concierge services
• Airport transportation (fees apply)
• Banquet facilities 

All our rooms have windows that open, while double-glazing, heavy drapes and individually controlled air-conditioning ensure a haven of peaceful seclusion at any given time. Mood lighting is standard, plush robes are provided and in-room dining is available around the clock.

Each of the extravagantly-sized bedrooms and suites at The Westcliff has been individually decorated by renowned South Africa interior designer, Graham Viney.  No two are the same in terms of shape, layout or décor.  The configuration of The Westcliff – nine villas and no central lobby – provides cosily intimate settings which assure privacy.

Some of these features unique to The Westcliff and other Orient-Express hotels include the pop-up television at the foot of the bed,  sound-proofed street-facing windows, luggage and hanging areas in large bathrooms so that clothes can air and steam. 

All rooms have a writing bureau, international plugs, two-line touch-dial telephones with data ports and voicemail, satellite television and video recorder.  A butler station with mini-bar is standard and guests may request bottled water and a daily newspaper.  The spacious marble bathrooms, all of which are en-suite, feature bath and shower, handwash basins and heated towel rack.  Shaving mirrors, shaver sockers, bathroom scales and illuminated make-up mirrors, as well as a range of luxury toiletries are provided.