Johannesburg – The City Lodge Hotel in Newtown, Johannesburg, closes its doors for the last time at the end of this month.
The 148-bedroom property, which stops operating on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, is due to be auctioned by Broll Auctions and Sales.
Built in 2015 at a development cost of R146 million, the property will be sold vacant with a lease that terminates at the end of May 2026.
The City Lodge Group states that its decision not to renew the lease was a result of a business review process to align its portfolio with long‑term strategic priorities.
“The sale of this well-maintained hospitality asset offers a redevelopment opportunity in the heart of the Newtown Precinct on the western fringe of Joburg’s CBD,” said Jayson-lee Collins, Director at Broll Auctions and Sales.
“This is a blank canvas for the right buyer, ripe for conversion into student accommodation, residential conversion, continued hospitality use, or a mixed-use development.”
The first floor can be converted to accommodate an additional 12 rooms, bringing the potential total room count to 160.
Added features of this 5 800m² GLA property include a restaurant, boardrooms, gym, pool, and 55 basement parking bays.
The property will be auctioned next week on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
