Black Eagle Hotel & Spa  

On the edge of the Cradle of Humankind in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. This boutique spa hotel sits minutes from Ruimsig Country Club and Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, about 20 minutes from Lanseria Airport and close to the N14. Montecasino and Sandton are within easy driving distance.

Set beneath large leafy trees in manicured gardens, the property blends thatch roofs, wooden frames and African décor for an upmarket safari-lodge vibe. Only nine air-conditioned rooms plus a large suite, each with private patios, coffee stations, plasma TVs with DStv and modern en‑suite bathrooms featuring rainfall showers. Relax in an elegantly furnished lounge or on the sunny patio overlooking the pool.

Full-service day spa with massages, facials and body treatments, plus a massage room and spa center. Indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant and bar, a library and concierge. Tour desk, on-request airport transfer, free self-parking, laundry and dry-cleaning, safe-deposit boxes and a doctor available. Wake up to leafy garden mornings and step out to poolside calm.

50 m² (538 sq ft) of event space with a meeting room and conference area. Complimentary wireless internet throughout and luggage storage make planning small events easy.

On-site restaurant and bar serve daily meals and drinks. A complimentary English breakfast is offered each morning from 7:00–9:00 AM, with limited-hour room service and romantic candle-lit garden dinners available as part of overnight spa packages.