City Lodge Hotels
South African JSE-listed hotel group with 56 hotel properties across Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa.
Last updated September 10, 2026
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Overview
City Lodge Hotels is a JSE-listed South African-based hotel group with 56 hotel properties across Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. Established in 1985 by Swiss-born Hans Enderle, the group houses four hotel brands: Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge and Road Lodge.
History
City Lodge Hotels was established in 1985 by Swiss-born and proudly South African Hans Enderle. The first City Lodge Hotel opened in Randburg, Johannesburg (now Bryanston) in 1985. The group formally incorporated in July 1986. In 1990, the Town Lodge brand was added to the portfolio. City Lodge Hotels Limited listed on the JSE on 18 November 1992. In 1995, the City Lodge Hotels 10th Anniversary Employees Share Trust was established, enabling employees to become shareholders, and the Road Lodge and Courtyard Hotel brands were added to the profile. The group acquired 50% of Fairview Hotel Limited in Nairobi, Kenya in 2012. In 2013, Town Lodge Gaborone opened in Botswana as the first hotel in the group to be established outside of South Africa. City Lodge Hotel Dar es Salaam opened in Tanzania in 2017. City Lodge Hotel Maputo opened in Mozambique in February 2020. The group acquired the remaining 50% of the Courtyard Joint Venture in 2015.
Products and positioning
A leading competitor in the southern African hospitality sector, aiming to provide quality accommodation, a homely atmosphere, friendly service, and a stayover to all walks of life.
Product categories. Road Lodge budget-friendly stays · Town Lodge upper mid-scale options · City Lodge Hotel upper mid-scale options · Courtyard Hotel upscale accommodations
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