AfricanSky vs Afton Safari Lodge

[Rare Breed]

I've stayed at the airport hotel, Africa Sky and Afton numerous times. All have positives to offer. Africa Sky and Afton will both help you clear guns and the food is good at both. Gilbert is one of the most helpful, polite, interesting people in the hospitality business I have met in Africa. I have spent the most time with Africa Sky because of Gilbert. He's a great guy and knows everyone at JNB.

To me after staying at both the decision comes down to the following for me:
1. Am I flying out in the morning?
2. if so, I do not want to leave the airport and want to stay at City Lodge if on a budget or Intercontinental if budget does not matter
3. If I am staying for two nights in JNB then traveling away from airport does not bother me…hands down Africa Sky…in my opinion Afton is operating on the past…I was very disappointed with them

 

[vlwtx348]

I've stayed at Africa Sky 3 different times and have no qualms recommending it, only the caveat that 2019 was the last time. Gilbert never fails to pick you up or get you back to the airport on time.
But I would not was to use it as a destination. 24 hours is enough.

 

[sgt_zim]

I've only been once, stayed at Africa Sky. It would be hard for me to give up the niceties they have there. Rooms are really nice, food is amazing, the "bar" is on the honor system.