Summer is calling, and we’re all counting down to those long, lazy days and much-needed holidays. Then comes the question: Where to stay?

Sure, there’s always the option of staying with family and friends, but that usually means your childhood bedroom – this time with your partner and kids – or setting up camp on the couch with the dog, and doing the morning walk of shame past Gogo while hiding that new tattoo.

Let’s be honest, in these tough economic times, “free” accommodation sounds great… until you meet the hidden T&Cs and realise nothing is for mahala!

The real cost of “free” stays:

• Daily chores on your holiday
• Endless questions from that nosy Malume
• Cutting short your TikTok time
• Random curfews
• Pretending you’re not hungover at breakfast

Why not ditch the drama and do #SummerOnYourTerms instead? City Lodge Hotels has just the solution – fantastic summer rates with no hidden T&Cs! Relax in a comfy bed with crisp white linen, enjoy our legendary breakfast buffets, dine in style for lunch and dinner, dip into a sparkling swimming pool and soak up the sun, sip sundowners, work out in the fitness room, stay connected with free WiFi, and enjoy the peace of mind of secure parking and 24-hour reception.

Our annual Summer Promo gives you up to 40% off at participating hotels! Book from 15 October 2025 for stays between 15 December 2025 and 15 January 2026 (inclusive). Simply select the “SUMMER” or “SUMMERBB” rate when booking on www.citylodgehotels.com or directly at the hotel by phone, email, or walk-in.

Here’s how the savings stack up:

• 40% off inland stays at Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, and Town Lodge (excluding City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport)
• 30% off coastal stays at Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, and Town Lodge (excluding City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront)
• 15% off inland stays at Road Lodge
• 10% off coastal stays at Road Lodge (excluding Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport)

Family Bundle Offer: Up to two children under 16 years of age sharing a room with their parents (in hotels with sleeper sofas) stay free of charge and enjoy a complimentary full breakfast when their parents have breakfast at the standard rate. Plus, at Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, and Town Lodge, families booking a second room for the kids under 16 years of age receive 30% off that room’s rate, with the same complimentary breakfast offer for the children.

Promo T&Cs – the good kind:

• Discounts apply to accommodation only (meals and extras excluded)
• Promotional discounts applied to standard Best Available Rate at time of booking
• Full payment on booking
• VAT and tourism levy included
• Subject to availability and selected room types
• Not valid with other specials or loyalty discounts
• Only one promotional discount may be used at a time
• Non-refundable, non-commissionable, and subject to change
• Offer not redeemable for cash
• Standard terms apply – see our website for details

Skip those awkward sleepovers, grab your sunnies, and book your stay now!

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