Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo
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Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo is the East Rand's most distinctive, artistically curated, and award-winning boutique hotel and conference destination — a 4-star Cape Dutch-inspired retreat at 20 Asquith Road, Ravenswood, Boksburg, Gauteng, 1459, just 9 kilometres from OR Tambo International Airport and a short Uber or airport shuttle away for international and domestic travellers. A proud recipient of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award — placing it among the top 10% of hotels worldwide — and a multi-award-winning property, Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo combines 24 individually decorated rooms, a solar-powered conference centre with 3 venues, the acclaimed Cuisine Afrique Fire Grill restaurant, tranquil garden spaces, and a commitment to sustainability that sets it apart from every generic airport hotel in the Johannesburg region.
The Setting — Cape Dutch Architecture, Gardens & Water Features
Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo's character begins with its design:
- Cape Dutch style building — a gracious architectural statement in the suburban East Rand
- Individually decorated rooms with handpicked furniture, unique South African artwork, and high-quality finishes — no two rooms are the same
- Every room opening onto a private patio surrounded by beautiful manicured gardens and tranquil water features
- A calm, garden-framed environment that genuinely contrasts with the typically generic airport hotel experience
- Part of the Afrique Hospitality Group — a proudly South African hospitality brand
Accommodation — 24 Individually Designed Rooms
Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo offers 24 luxury rooms across two categories:
- 12 Twin Rooms — individually styled, private patio, garden and water feature views
- 12 King Rooms — spacious, artistically appointed, private patio access
All rooms include:
- Smart TV with streaming capabilities — Netflix, YouTube, and more
- Satellite TV with selected channels
- Independent heating and air-conditioning
- High-speed fibre Wi-Fi throughout
- En-suite bathroom
- Electronic in-room safe
- Desk and telephone
- Tea and coffee facilities
Conference Venues — Solar-Powered & Fully Equipped
Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo is a premier OR Tambo area conference destination:
- 3 conference venues — various sizes for different group sizes and formats
- Executive meeting rooms accommodating up to 30 delegates
- Breakaway rooms available on request
- Solar-powered venue — ensuring completely uninterrupted meetings, presentations, and conferences regardless of load-shedding
- High-speed fibre connectivity throughout
- Flexible layouts for training sessions, business meetings, product launches, and private gatherings
Conference packages include:
- Arrival coffee, tea, and muffins
- Mid-morning coffee, tea, and savoury snacks
- Mineral water and mints throughout
- Notepads, pens, and flip charts
- Half-day with lunch (4 hours) and full-day (08:00–17:00) options available
- Customised accommodation, conference, and meal packages for multi-day sessions
Events hosted: Conferences, training seminars, product launches, award ceremonies, team-building events, year-end functions, weddings, and private gatherings.
Cuisine Afrique Fire Grill — The Hotel's Award-Winning Restaurant
The Cuisine Afrique Fire Grill is a destination dining experience within Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo:
- Open-flame grilling — the restaurant's signature cooking method
- Organic grass-fed beef — the steak offering is consistently praised
- Vegan and vegetarian options: Beyond Meat, gluten-free pasta, and plant-based alternatives
- Freshly grown herbs from the hotel's own garden
- Craft beers, tapas, and appetisers
- Estate wine selection and rare boutique wines — recognised wine list
- Champagnes and creative cocktails
- Seafood, poultry, and a variety of interesting dishes
- Breakfasts, light lunches, and fine dinners — full restaurant hours
- Cigar selection for the hotel's relaxed lounge environment
Sustainability — Eco-Conscious Hospitality
Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo is a genuinely environment-aware property:
- Solar panels powering the hotel and conference venues
- Sunpower heat pumps for energy-efficient water heating
- LED light bulbs throughout
- Inverter air-conditioning for reduced energy consumption
- LPG gas stoves in the kitchen
- On-site water bottling — contributing to water conservation
Location & Access
- Address: 20 Asquith Road, Ravenswood, Boksburg, Gauteng, 1459
- OR Tambo International Airport: 9km (quick Uber or hotel shuttle)
- Gautrain: Accessible from OR Tambo Gautrain station
- Emperors Palace: 4.5km northwest
- East Rand Mall: 2.8km
- Benoni: 8km | Germiston: 8km | Johannesburg: 26km
- N12 and R21 intersections: Approximately 5km
- Airport transfers, tours, and shuttle services arranged by 24-hour reception
- Wheelchair accessible
- Secure on-site parking
Practical Details
- Phone: +27 11 918 8001 / +27 82 779 9504
- Email: info@afriquegroup.co.za
- Website: afriquegroup.co.za
- Star rating: 4-star (TGCSA graded)
- Award: TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice (top 10% hotels worldwide)
- Group: Afrique Hospitality Group
- Rooms: 24 (12 twin + 12 king) — individually designed
- Conference: 3 venues | up to 30 delegates | solar-powered | breakaway rooms
- Restaurant: Cuisine Afrique Fire Grill (open-flame, organic beef, vegan, estate wines)
- Pool: Outdoor swimming pool + braai area
For accommodation, conference packages, restaurant reservations, and event bookings, visit the official Afrique Boutique Hotel website or call +27 11 918 8001.
Also explore other popular Boksburg event venues directory and Gauteng event venue listings.
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Questions people ask
How far is Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo from OR Tambo International Airport?
The hotel is 9 kilometres from OR Tambo International Airport. This makes it a quick Uber or airport shuttle ride for international and domestic travellers, and the hotel's 24-hour reception can arrange airport transfers.
How many conference delegates can Afrique Boutique Hotel accommodate?
The hotel has 3 conference venues accommodating up to 30 delegates in executive meeting rooms. Breakaway rooms are available on request, and all venues are solar-powered to ensure completely uninterrupted meetings regardless of load-shedding.
Are all rooms at Afrique Boutique Hotel the same?
No, all 24 rooms are individually decorated with handpicked furniture and unique South African artwork. The hotel offers 12 twin rooms and 12 king rooms, each with a private patio opening onto manicured gardens and tranquil water features.
What dining options are available at Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo?
The hotel features Cuisine Afrique Fire Grill, an award-winning restaurant specialising in open-flame grilling with organic grass-fed beef. The restaurant also offers vegan and vegetarian options including Beyond Meat and gluten-free pasta, craft beers, estate wines, and champagnes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Does Afrique Boutique Hotel have solar power?
Yes, the hotel and all conference venues are solar-powered. The property also features Sunpower heat pumps, LED lighting throughout, inverter air-conditioning, LPG gas stoves, and on-site water bottling as part of its commitment to sustainability.
What types of events can be hosted at Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo?
The hotel hosts conferences, training seminars, product launches, award ceremonies, team-building events, year-end functions, weddings, and private gatherings. Customised accommodation, conference, and meal packages are available for multi-day sessions.
Is Afrique Boutique Hotel wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the hotel is wheelchair accessible. It also offers secure on-site parking and 24-hour reception services.
What amenities are included in the rooms?
All rooms include Smart TV with Netflix and YouTube streaming, satellite TV, independent heating and air-conditioning, high-speed fibre Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom, electronic safe, desk and telephone, and tea and coffee facilities. Every room opens onto a private patio with garden and water feature views.
