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City Lodge Hotels an ally for autism lifelong learning
What happens when hospitality meets heart? At Courtyard Hotel Sandton, general manager Shelley Steel welcomed a group of adults with autism from Adult Programme for People with Autism (APP Autism) for a morning of learning in partnership with the Els for Autism foundation, showcasing the power of inclusion and community. 22 Aug 2025 Read more

40th birthday marked by planting trees, empowering communities, and showcasing female leadership
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, a time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements, leadership, and potential of women in all sectors. This year, City Lodge Hotels marked the occasion with a series of impactful initiatives honouring the group’s female leaders, uplifting women-owned businesses, and creating inclusive opportunities for people living with disabilities. 11 Aug 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels celebrates 40 years of comfort, consistency, and clever hospitality!
On 1 August 1985, the first “select services” hotel group in South Africa was born, starting with City Lodge Hotel Randburg (now Bryanston). It was a bold and innovative concept, offering business travellers the quality and professionalism of full-service hotels, but without the extras they rarely used, and at a more affordable price. The choice of launch date was also symbolic: 1 August is Swiss National Day, a fitting tribute to Swiss-born founder Hans Enderle, who brought a legacy of precision and service excellence to this proudly South African brand. 4 Aug 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels gives back on Mandela Day
In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of giving and community upliftment, City Lodge Hotels commemorated Mandela Day on 18 July with a series of meaningful initiatives across its hotels. Here, we highlight just a handful of activations that took place 28 Jul 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels backs small businesses
City Lodge Hotels (CLH), in partnership with Sigma International and the SATSA Tourism Business Incubator, proudly announces the launch of year four of its transformative Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme – a journey marked by deep impact, innovation, and inclusion. 3 Jul 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels raises nearly R30k for Cansa
City Lodge Hotels continues to back the communities it serves, reaffirming its long-standing support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) with a R30,861.99 ceremonial cheque handover at a celebratory breakfast hosted at Road Lodge Sandton. The group has proudly supported Cuppa for Cansa since 2004, contributing more than R2.36m to date. 1 Jul 2025 Read more

Tony Balabanoff retires after lifetime in hospitality
City Lodge Hotels bids a fond farewell to a true legend of the hospitality industry as Tony Balabanoff, divisional director: Operations, retires on 30 June 2025 after a remarkable 47-year career in the hotel industry, 39 of which have been dedicated to City Lodge Hotels. 26 Jun 2025 Read more

Father’s Day made easy at City Lodge Hotels
Father’s Day is around the corner (Sunday, 15 June) and we’ve got you covered with a month-long celebration at City Lodge Hotels! We’ve cooked up the ultimate way to say “thank you, Dad” with delicious dining deals and great-value getaways the whole family will love. 9 Jun 2025 Read more

Africa Day on the plate! Town Lodge Roodepoort celebrates Seven Colours Sunday tradition
At Town Lodge Roodepoort, part of City Lodge Hotels, management and staff love surprising regular guests with traditional African meals that transport them home. It’s a nostalgic treat; a comforting reminder of family, flavour, and togetherness. 23 May 2025 Read more

Chef Sanele’s journey from home kitchen to hotel hero celebrating Africa Day at Town Lodge Umhlanga
As Africa Day on Sunday, 25 May approaches, City Lodge Hotels is celebrating the incredible culinary talent in its kitchens. At its Town Lodge Umhlanga property, one name stands out: Chef Sanele Zikhali. Passionate, driven and creative, she’s the heart behind the hotel’s most-loved dishes, with her Shisa Nyama leading the flavour parade. 22 May 2025 Read more

Celebrate moms and make memories this May with City Lodge Hotels
Make this Mother’s May unforgettable by treating the remarkable mom or mom-figure in your life to a well-deserved break. City Lodge Hotels is rolling out the red carpet for moms with a Mother’s Day Weekend Special running from 1 to 31 May 2025, offering up to 30% off weekend stays at Courtyard Hotels, City Lodge Hotels, and Town Lodges, and up to 10% off at Road Lodges. 8 May 2025 Read more

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025
Earth Day, celebrated today, Tuesday, 22 April, is all about raising awareness, inspiring action, and uniting behind efforts to protect our planet. This year’s theme of “Our power, our planet” highlights the urgency of embracing clean, renewable energy. 22 Apr 2025 Read more

Not déjà vu – just more discounts for you! No joke!
No tricks, no gimmicks, just serious savings with our No Joke promo – now with extended dates! From 1 April to 4 May 2025, enjoy up to 30% off stays at Courtyard Hotels, City Lodge Hotels, and Town Lodges, plus 10% off at Road Lodges. Whether you're planning an Easter getaway or a well-earned break, now’s the time to book. 11 Apr 2025 Read more

Stay easy, celebrate big – City Lodge Hotels x YOBAs!
City Lodge Hotels is proud to once again be named the official accommodation partner for the highly anticipated Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) 2025. As a proudly South African hotel group, we are passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs and innovators, making this partnership a perfect match. 7 Apr 2025 Read more

Sleep easy at City Lodge Hotels
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important aspects of any hotel stay. With 7,381 rooms across 58 hotels, City Lodge Hotels takes sleep very seriously. Our four brands – Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge, and Road Lodge – are located throughout South Africa, with one hotel each in Windhoek (Namibia), Gaborone (Botswana), and Maputo (Mozambique). That’s a lot of beds! 1 Apr 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels staff appointments
City Lodge Hotels is pleased to announce four new appointments to its support office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. 13 Mar 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels’ latest promo is No Joke!
It may only be March, but we’re ready for a break! City Lodge Hotels has worked out how you can take seven days leave this April and get a whopping 17 days off. We’re not fooling around – it’s time to turn your getaway dreams into reality with our No Joke Promo. 13 Mar 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels achieves landmark B-BBEE Level 1 status
In this, its 40th anniversary year, City Lodge Hotels is proud to announce that it has achieved broad-based Black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status as of 4 March 2025. This exciting development – the first time the group has achieved Level 1 – is the result of conscientious commitment to transformation, diversity, and inclusion (TDI). 10 Mar 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels announces interim results – average room rates up
City Lodge Hotels has announced its condensed unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and cash dividend declaration for the six months ended 31 December 2024. 21 Feb 2025 Read more

Taste the change at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City
When Natalie Schoonbee-Rozentvaig joined City Lodge Hotels in April 2024 as executive chef of the elegant, upmarket Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City, she brought with her a wealth of experience from both local and international work and travel. 7 Feb 2025 Read more


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