Ferndale, Randburg
One of Johannesburg's northern ‘leafy burbs' that falls just outside of the Randburg CBD, Ferndale lies close to some of the main business and entertainment areas that include Cresta Centre, Brightwater Commons (formerly known as the Randburg Waterfront), the Monte Casino and The Dome.
This is a particularly pretty part of Johannesburg. The elite, boomed suburbs of Sandton it is not, but Ferndale has an unassuming charm that gives it and other tree-lined northern suburbs their own appeal.
One of the main advantages of staying here is the central location - you can get anywhere relatively quickly, if you know where you're going and how best to get there. Sandton is a mere trip along Republic Road however it is best to venture along this route outside of peak hour. Ferndale is packed with shops, restaurants and business parks. Yet Ferndale and its neighbouring suburbs of Robindale, Fontainebleau and Blairgowrie are not short of open spaces and street trees as well as large, cultivated gardens that account for the feeling of space.
The Johannesburg Botanic Gardens at Emmarentia Dam in Emmarentia are not far from Ferndale and offer a wonderful sanctuary away from the rush of Johannesburg. The dam is regarded as the best dog walk in the city, and is also the site of a range of Summer Sunset Concerts.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Evelyn Place
Evelyn Place is a guest house offering comfortable Randburg accommodation in the residential area of Ferndale. The guesthouse has beautifully app...
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 ...
Ferndale Lodge
Comfortable accommodation in private and secure twin, double or family chalets, all en-suite, with their own entrances. Close to Randburg CBD and...
Silverstone Guest House
Silverstone Guest house caters for the more discerning business person or traveller, seeking stylish accommodation, but at affordable rates. We s...
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...
Apollo Hotel
Located in Ferndale, Randburg, the Apollo Hotel offers accommodation to suit every budget and occasion. Also available is a complimentary shuttle...
Burkleigh House
Burkleigh House is a 62 year old home which has been substantially altered in the light of its newfound role as a first class guest house. The fr...
Crib Lodge
Crib Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale. Rooms include DStv, free Wi-Fi, a safe for valuables and a tea / coffee station. We offe...
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...
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...
Fern Glen Guest Cottages
For business or leisure, we invite you to relax in one of 5 well-equipped, self-catering cottages, situated on a large secure property in Ferndal...
Things to do in the area
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...
Brightwater Commons Shopping Centre
Located in the heart of Randburg, the Brightwater Commons Shopping Centre is the perfect family mall. Teens and children will love the NuMetro Ci...
Appletons Village
At Appletons Village everyone is welcome to pop in. We all lead busy lives and this is a great little centre, home to only 21 shops but the shops...
1920 Portuguese Restaurant
Anyone who loves rich and delicious Portuguese cuisine combined with warm Mediterranean hospitality, will enjoy dining at 1920 Restaurant. Owned ...
Catz Pyjamas
Have a late night meal or a very early morning breakfast at Catz Pyjamas. From trendsetters to the informal; from insomniacs to the lethargic; fr...
Noteworthy attractions
Brightwater Commons
Shopaholics unite at the popular Brightwater Commons mall in Randburg, Johannesburg. Thanks to this positioning, it is close to other shopping ho...
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...
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...
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...
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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