Edenvale Accommodation
Accommodation in Edenvale
Looking for for accommodation in Edenvale? We have accommodation in all areas of Edenvale, and by type of Edenvale accommodation such as b&b, self catering, hotel and guest houses etc.
Please email us at marc @ travelsupermarket.co.za telling us what you are looking for and we will send you a complete list of the places to stay in Edenvale matching your needs. We also list the direct contact details of each establishment so you can then choose the one you want and contact them directly.
Things to do in Edenvale
Because of it’s strategic location halfway between OR Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg city centre, Edenvale is in short driving distance of many attractions, including large shopping centres such as Eastgate and East Rand Mall, as well as family venues such as Gillooly’s Farm. Bruma Lake fleamarket is also only minutes away from the city and proves to be a great tourist attraction for many. The city itself has a couple of great offerings for active individuals. There is a great indoor sports arena, and the local skydiving school offers courses as well as tandem jumps. There is also a wonderful conservation park between Edenvale and Modderfontein that houses a variety of antelope and buck species, as well as over 200 different bird species.
How to get to Edenvale
Edenvale is a mere 15-20 minute drive from OR Tambo International Airport. When leaving the airport and travelling toward the Johannesburg city centre, the 2nd off ramp off the highway will take you directly into the town’s central business area. There are a number of shuttle services that will fetch you from the airport and take you into Edenvale. These can however be slightly pricey and many prefer taking the more traditional African taxis. Depending on where you decide to stay, some hotels and guesthouses will fetch you and take you to the city.
History & general info about Edenvale
Edenvale was ‘started’ in 1903 after the Boer War when a number of Cornish Miners settled into the small village. It was a farming area that was gradually subdivided – the major portions were sold to the Rietfontein Gold Mining Company while the remaining portion of Edenvale was retained by one of the first inhabitants, Mr. Mynhardt. Lots were then sold off and the new owners were induced to lay out the land as townships. Stands were then sold off to the public. With the city starting to grow, a school was opened in Edenvale in 1907. The town then started showing further growth as mining grew – the Rietfontein Mine was closed down and more miners started working in Germiston, with Edenvale being close enough to provide accommodation. The town continued to grow and in 1938 lights and water installations became available, leading to the town being declared a formal village in 1939 and later a Municipality in 1954. The cheap land has since led to many industrialists buying up large parts of the area and creating today’s Sebenza Industrial Township.
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