Cresta, Randburg
One of Randburg’s myriad suburbs, Cresta lies in the northern region of Johannesburg, closest neighbour to Darrenwood and Windsor East. But mention Cresta to the average resident and they will assume you are referring to Cresta Centre - the sprawling shopping centre on the border of Northcliff and Cresta.
Cresta Centre is not just large; it is one of the biggest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, having gone through no fewer than eight extensions and refurbishments to accommodate the demands of an ever-expanding northern Johannesburg. Randburg has slowly taken on a Cinderella mantle as the shopping mecca other than Sandton, and there are at least four similar mega malls in this part of the city: Brightwater Commons is virtually around the corner, NorthGate lies a little further north, and Clear Water Mall further west, along Hendrik Potgieter Drive.
Cresta is ideally situated. The N1, the major tributary around Johannesburg, is easily accessible, and back routes from here to Sandton make cross-city driving relatively easy, depending on the time of day you venture forth. Emmarentia Dam and the Botanical Gardens offer a major green lung to residents. They lie just beyond Linden, behind Cresta Centre and easily reachable.
In the distance above Cresta is another easy escape to a green space - one can walk up Northcliff Hill, although it does tend to be a bit of a ramble as there is no direct route over the hill. Locals enjoy the villages of Melville and Greenside at night and during the day over weekends, as both have an interesting array of restaurants, shops and boutiques.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
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Thuleka Lodge Ferndale
Thuleka Lodge has been custom built to offer the ideal location in Ferndale for business and leisure travellers. Our spacious luxurious non-smoki...
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MacHaven B&B
MacHaven B&B offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale, just 5km away from Sandton City and about 20km from Lanseria Airport. The guest house ...
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Evelyn Place
Evelyn Place is a guest house offering comfortable Randburg accommodation in the residential area of Ferndale. The guesthouse has beautifully app...
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Whara Whara Guest House
Whara Whara Guest House offers accommodation in an upmarket, three star graded guest house situated In Randpark Ridge, close to Trinity Schools, ...
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Birch Tree Cottage
Birch Tree Cottage offers you home living. We would like to invite you to experience a true home away from home. We offer you four bedrooms, all ...
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North Haven Country Estate
North Haven Country Estate is a retreat to a little piece of bush veld hidden among indigenous trees and plateau that is protected by the wildlif...
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24 On Basil Boutique Hotel
24 On Basil is a luxury hotel offering self catering accommodation in Ferndale. The nearest airport is Lanseria International, 18km from the hote...
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5 Crown Guesthouse
5 Crown Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale. We offer seven double rooms, each with an extra length double bed and an en-suit...
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The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Situated on the Randpark Golf Course, 11km from famous Sandton City Shopping Centre and 2km from Cresta Shopping Centre in Johannesburg, this lux...
Things to do in the area
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Drum Tribe
Whether you’ve booked your holiday accommodation in Johannesburg, you’re a Jo’burg local, or you have a restaurant or event venue here; Drum Trib...
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Beaconsfield Bowling Club
Lawn bowls is an ever-growing sport, and invites players of all ages to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and a healthy dose of challenge as they test th...
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Craft Beer Library
In the foothills of Northcliff, Johannesburg, the Craft Beer Library is dedicated to celebrating the quality and range of craft beers and ciders ...
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Cresta Shopping Centre
Thanks to the huge variety of shops, restaurants, service providers, and entertainment in Cresta Shopping Centre, it continues to be one of the m...
Noteworthy attractions
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Brightwater Commons
Shopaholics unite at the popular Brightwater Commons mall in Randburg, Johannesburg. Thanks to this positioning, it is close to other shopping ho...
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Jackal Creek Golf Estate
Designed by the DDV Design Group the championship golf course at Jackal Creek is a challenging yet achievable layout. The layout is characterized...
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Delta Park
Delta Park is a rather large green lung in northern Johannesburg that lies nestled in amongst the suburbs of Victory park, Blairgowrie and Craigh...
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Eagle Canyon Country Club
Enjoy world-class golfing and facilities at the exquisite Eagle Canyon Country Club in Honeydew, Johannesburg. This was once a sand quarry, but r...
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President Ridge Bird Sanctuary
Few people know about President Ridge Bird Sanctuary. It lies across the road from the backside of Brightwater Commons, with its entrance on Malc...
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