A strong option for couples or families wanting more space and leisure facilities than a standard airport hotel, with pool and wellness amenities close to O.R. Tambo.
Is Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre O.R. Tambo good for a staycation?
Yes—especially if you want the deepest wellness facilities in the O.R. Tambo hotel cluster without staying directly at the terminal. Radisson combines 248 main-hotel rooms, a 36-room boutique building, indoor and outdoor pools, Zenia Wellness Spa, a 24-hour gym and several dining venues.
For a local East Rand weekend, this is much more than an airport hotel: the spa, pools and rooftop dining give it genuine resort-style appeal.
Who should choose it?
Wellness weekends: one of the strongest airport-area spa choices.
Couples: VIP spa suites, pools and rooftop dining create a proper weekend plan.
Business + leisure: strong conference facilities plus leisure depth.
Pools, spa and fitness
Dining
Dining is unusually broad for an airport-area hotel. Options include Level Seven Restaurant & Sky Bar, The Avenue, The Deli Café, Khoi Restaurant & Bar and Peacock Lounge. That makes the hotel viable for a full weekend without leaving the property.
Airport access and booking strategy
Radisson currently runs a complimentary hourly airport shuttle from 06:00 to 21:30 with advance booking. For a leisure stay, compare the main hotel with the boutique building, especially if you value apartment-style space or closer access to the wellness centre. Spa treatments should be reserved in advance.
Why we’d book it
- Exceptional wellness depth for the airport area.
- Indoor and outdoor pools.
- Multiple restaurants and bars.
- Complimentary airport shuttle.
Trade-offs
- Not directly at the terminal.
- Large property can feel more conference-oriented.
- Guests wanting nightlife outside the hotel may prefer central Johannesburg.
Alternatives near O.R. Tambo
Frequently asked questions
Does Radisson O.R. Tambo have an indoor pool?
Yes. The spa centre includes a heated indoor pool, and the property also has outdoor pool areas.
Does it have a spa?
Yes. Zenia Wellness Spa is a major feature of the hotel.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes. Radisson currently lists a complimentary hourly shuttle from 06:00 to 21:30 with advance booking.
How many rooms are there?
The main hotel has 248 rooms and suites, while the boutique building adds 36 rooms and apartments.
Who is it best for?
Wellness weekends, couples and business-leisure travellers who want more than a basic airport hotel.