Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg has been named a winner of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown, a newly launched distinction recognising the world’s most distinctive lodges. The accolade marks an thrilling second for the 117-room resort, lengthy considered one among Johannesburg’s most sought-after addresses, elevated above the town with far-reaching views throughout the famend city forest.
Designed as a sequence of intimate courtyards interwoven with gardens, the resort affords a residential-style retreat the place up to date African design meets a powerful connection to its environment. Spacious visitor rooms and suites open onto non-public terraces, whereas throughout the property, experiences unfold by a set of eating and wellness choices which have develop into integral to the town’s social and culinary panorama.
“Being named among the inaugural recipients of the Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown is an exceptional honour,” says Martin Cody, Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg. “This recognition speaks to the consistency and care that defines the guest experience at The Westcliff. To be acknowledged by Condé Nast Traveler across editorial and reader awards over time is a meaningful reflection of the trust our guests place in us, and of the dedication of our entire team.”
At its centre is Flames, the resort’s signature restaurant, the place open-flame cooking and seasonal components come collectively in elevated interpretations of regional delicacies, served on a terrace overlooking the town. Recently recognised as Best Fine Dining Restaurant on the 2026 South African Restaurant Awards, Flames displays the resort’s continued evolution as a number one culinary vacation spot. The expertise is complemented by Four Seasons Spa, a nature-inspired sanctuary that includes a number of therapy rooms, holistic therapies, and an out of doors spa lounge, inviting visitors to linger in a serene setting outlined by pure mild and panoramic views.
The Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown is awarded solely to lodges which have earned distinction throughout all three of the publication’s annual lists – the Hot List, Gold List, and Readers’ Choice Awards – over the previous 30 years.
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff is amongst a choose group of lodges worldwide to obtain this honour, underscoring its enduring repute for excellence and its capability to evolve whereas remaining deeply related to trendy luxurious journey.
The resort’s inclusion within the Triple Crown displays a legacy of recognition throughout Condé Nast Traveler’s awards:
- Hot List: 1998 and 2015 (following its reimagining and reopening)
- Gold List: 2008
- Readers’ Choice Awards: 2017
Each accolade represents a definite endorsement – from celebrating standout new and reimagined lodges to the editorial voice of Condé Nast Traveler, and the views of its world readership.
With its elevated setting, distinctive design and dedication to considerate, personalised service, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff continues to set the usual for luxurious hospitality in Johannesburg – now additional distinguished by its place among the many world’s Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown honourees.