National lodge  Verified Listing

National lodge is situated in Benoni near OR Tambo International Airport. Our excellent service and clean, comfortable rooms will make your stay as homely as possible. Come let us spoil you in a relaxing and safe environment. Our prices are very affordable and a variety of room options that cater to the whole family.

* Private Entrance
* Air-conditioning
* Serviced Daily
* Bedding & Beds
* En-Suite Bathrooms
* Bath Sheets & Towels
* Coffee & Tea Facilities
* Hair Dryer
* Free Wi-Fi in all Rooms
* Remote TV with DStv (satellite)

Benoni is situated on the East Rand in the South African province of Gauteng. Close to OR Tambo International Airport. The area forms part of the Greater Johannesburg region, and since 2000 has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.

Benoni's ominous beginnings started in 1881 when the surveyor-general of the time, known as Johan Rissik, found it difficult to assign title deeds to all unclaimed state property. He named the area Benoni, meaning son of my sorrows, after the name given by Rachel to her son in the biblical Book of Genesis. In September 1887, gold was discovered and the Chimes Mine was established by Cornishmen. Sir George Farrar, the chairman of a mining company, undertook the beautification of the rapidly growing mining town in 1904. Mine water was channeled into a band of marshland, and reservoirs stocked with vibrant fish were created.

Today these beautiful reservoirs remain and the area is dotted with many lakes where people fish, boat and relax. Thousands of trees were also planted in the new suburbia and it achieved municipal status in 1907. During the 1990's Benoni was the site for the WOMAD Festival (the World of Music, Arts, and Dance), an international cultural festival held annually around the world and used to showcase various artists.

Today, Benoni is very diverse, with people of every color and denomination living here. Over time gold mining has decreased in importance. Today the town is focused more on industry and services and is used as a service hub for other East Rand towns such as Brakpan, Nigel, and Springs. Benoni is also the site of the Benoni Heliport, for the use of helicopters.

When visiting Benoni, one can enjoy a visit to the local museum, enjoy superb picnics by the many lakes, or shop to your heart's content at the Lakeside Shopping Mall or Northmead Square. The Lakeside Shopping Mall was built in the shape of a Mississippi Steamboat on one of the lakes. The Northmead Square is known as the first shopping center to bring cinemas back to Benoni. Near to Northmead Square is the Bunny Park boasting hundreds of gorgeous rabbits as well as other small animals and is aimed at entertaining children.

For the sports lovers, visit the Willowmoore Park which is a provincial and One Day International Cricket venue. The world-famous Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron was born in Benoni. Benoni was also the setting for the MTV-inspired, popular cult movie known as Crazy Monkey: Straight Outta Benoni, released internationally in 2005.

Benoni contains numerous attractive and tree-lined suburbs, and has a strong suburban character, quite unlike many other East Rand towns, which tend to be more industrialized.

General Facilities and Services:
* Dinner (on arrangement)
* Lunch (on arrangement)
* Swimming Pool
* Braai area
* Secure Parking
* Business Facilities
* Typing
* Copying
* e-mail
* Free Wi-Fi

Local Recreation:
* Homestead Dam
* Fishing
* Canoeing
* Movies
* Arts & Theatre
* Driving range
* Equestrian Estate
* 4x4 Quad dirt road (Erora)
* Benoni Country Club and Golf course
* Restaurants (Lakeside Mall, Northmead Square
* Benoni Bunny Park
and lots more... (please enquire)

Local Amenities:
* OR Tambo International Airport
* Emperors Palace Casino
* Carnival City Casino
* Kapanong Hotel & Conference Centre
Hospitals -
* Lynmed (Netcare)
* Glynwood (Life Healthcare)
* Medicross Clinic
* East Rand Mall
* Shopping Centers (Oakfields)
* Garden Centers and nurseries
* Libraries, churches, schools
* Close to Access Routes