Oaklands, Johannesburg
Nestled in amongst similar leafy, northern suburbs in Johannesburg, Oaklands lies next to Highlands North, Abbotsford and Norwood just across the M1 from Rosebank and south of Sandton. It is an upmarket area where large homes lie amidst sprawling gardens filled with established trees, shrubs and the call of birds.
Not only is it a lovely area in which to stay, in the sense that the suburb is more than a little aesthetically pleasing, but it is also ideally situated for getting around Johannesburg easily and without too much effort. Oaklands lies close to the major shopping malls of Killarney, Melrose, Rosebank, Hyde Park and Norwood. A trip into Sandton is an elementary drive up Rivonia Road or the M1, whilst a foray into the original Johannesburg, the centre of town and now the site of much regeneration, is as straightforward.
Oaklands has many shops, offices, townhouses and hotels of its own, the suburb is not purely residential, mainly because of where it lies in the heart of Johannesburg. There is plenty to see and do from here. Wanderers Cricket Stadium and Ellis Park Stadium are in close proximity, both the Killarney and Houghton golf clubs are at hand, the Great Park Synagogue is nearby, and theatres - such as the Linder Auditorim, and the Theatre on the Square in Sandton - are easily at hand to provide you with entertainment.
For eating out and a night life you are spoilt for choice. Rosebank, Hyde Park and Sandton give you glitz and glamour, whilst Greenside, Parktown and Norwood offer more trendy eateries. Both are places at which to 'be seen' or remain anonymous, depending on your style and choice of restaurant.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Douglas Lodge
Situated in Douglasdale, Douglas Lodge is a moderately large thatched building set over two floors that accommodates up to 10 people. There are f...
The Tyrwhitt 401
The Tyrwhitt 401, located in the secure Tyrwhitt apartment hotel, and with the convenience of Rosebank right on the doorstep, this apartment is i...
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 ...
Mount Innes
Mount Innes offers self-catering units situated in Paulshof, Sandton. There's a private entrance, making it ideal for business travellers and cou...
Highgrove Guest House
Situated in the heart of Sandton is Highgrove Guest House where guests can be assured of receiving personal attention. Each well-appointed bedroo...
Life on 3rd
Life on 3rd is the only guesthouse in Melville that boasts 14 rooms and can accommodate almost any need, whether it be a group, a couple or an in...
Moonflower Cottages
Moonflower Cottages is a centrally situated, B&B with self-catering facilities, quietly nestled in one of the oldest and most beautiful treed sub...
Sunninghill Sojourn
Situated in an upmarket residence in Sunninghill, Sunninghill Sojourn offers two rooms on a bed and breakfast basis. Guests are welcome to use th...
Madison Palms East 26
Madison Palms East 26 offers Sandown accommodation in a two bedroom apartment that is central to Sandton CBD. From here you are within easy reach...
Noteworthy attractions
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa’s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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