City Lodge Hotel Newtown—based in Johannesburg—is scheduled to close at the end of March 2026, and the lease, which terminates at the end of May 2026, will not be renewed.

The hotel, located on the western side of Johannesburg’s CBD, has 148 rooms, a restaurant on-site, two boardrooms, a mini gym, and a swimming pool. The hotel was opened in 2015, costing a total of R146 million to develop.

“The decision not to renew the lease is part of our ongoing business review process, which ensures that our portfolio remains aligned with the group’s long‑term strategic priorities,” the group said.

“This decision is not related to the performance of the hotel team, the City Lodge Hotels brand, or the broader Johannesburg market.”

Read the full article by Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas in BusinessTech here.