The Royal Princess Garden in Randburg  

In Randburg on Johannesburg’s northwest fringe — a family-friendly, pet-friendly vacation home minutes from Cresta Shopping Centre and Randpark Golf Club, and a short drive to Sandton City Mall and the Johannesburg Botanical Garden.

Air-conditioned rooms come with a kitchenette (full-sized refrigerator/freezer, oven, stovetop), a private furnished patio and a 48-inch plasma TV with satellite. Some units feature a private pool and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs; terraces, a garden and a lobby fireplace add laid-back spots to unwind.

Swim in an outdoor pool or, in select stays, your own private pool. Enjoy a garden and terrace, picnic and barbecue areas, a diving club and a tour desk; complimentary Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and an area shuttle (surcharge) keep things easy.

A business center, luggage storage and laundry/dry-cleaning services are on site, plus free self parking and a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine, while a shared kitchen and barbecue area let you cook or grill your own meals.