We were stranded at the Johannesburg airport after not making a flight back to the US, as we were stand by passengers. We asked the airline personnel what hotel they would suggest us staying at for the evening. She gave us a brochure on Petra Guest House and Conference Centre. It looked nice enough, so she offered to give them... More

Before I took the airport shuttle to the hotel I asked if they had wifi and the guy said yes. When I arrived and asked for the password, I was told they charge for internet. 60 rand ($6) for 50 mb which didn't even last an hour. They are located far away from anything. The lady at the desk advised... More

On my way back from a business trip in SA I happened to miss my flight back home due to a traffic accident on my way to the airport. Stranded for a couple of days in Joburg, The Petra Guesthouse was recommended to me by a local airport attendant (surely she go a comission for the refferal :p) I can... More

The only good thing is the location,very close to the airport of Johannesburg.Room was dirty and cold.The problem is the owner,absolutely unpolite and dishonest.They sold us a a tour of the city,telling us that we could see Mandela's house and the Apatheid museum but they were both closed,we asked him some explanations and a discount but he answered us that... More

When we were transiting through Johannesburg, our car rental office suggested Petra because of proximity to the airport. We stayed there on our return as well. Its in a quiet neighborhood with a green yard and pool. Beautiful pet birds sunned themselves in the yard, while the owner's stumpy rotund dog coaxed backscratching out of my daughters. Petra had the... More