
Top stories






More news








Marketing & Media
Chicken Licken bravely debones a rare phobia with their latest campaign
Joe Public 2 days








There are approximately 400 different varieties of southern African trees, shrubs, bulbs, ground covers, grasses, succulents and aquatic plants within the gardens and conserved areas. Cascading water features and abundant birdlife add to the country setting, making it easy to forget that the hotel is located only 15 minutes from Lanseria Airport and 25 km from Johannesburg City Centre.
The hotel gardens were planted in 1990 when the property was bought and converted into a hotel, conference centre and spa. As part of the property conversion, most alien invasive trees and plants were removed and extensive indigenous landscapes were installed. By 2011 the gardens had grown to such an extent that it had achieved Botanical Garden status. Misty Hill's gardens not only create a beautiful environment for guests, but also educate visitors and guests about South African indigenous flora.