Located in a quiet suburb of Kempton Park, the Big 5 Guesthouse is only 5 km away from Johannesburg International Airport. The Big 5 offers a number of clean and comfortable guest accommodations. The suites all come with a satellite TV and work desk. Each room is uniquely furnished and comes with a private bathroom with a shower. Guests to the Big 5 Guesthouse are free to make themselves at home and enjoy the friendly atmosphere – guests can relax by the heated pool, in the lapa area or in the guest lounge. The friendly owners offer a daily breakfast included in the room rate and guests can choose between Continental or a full-English breakfast each day. Dinner arrangements can also be made on a request basis. The Big 5 Guesthouse is within easy reach of the Emperors Palace Casino, which is less than 5km away. There are also numerous golf courses in the area as well as 4 of South Africa’s major cricket, rugby and football stadiums.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kempton Park
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  • Lynn
    Canada Canada
    From the moment we arrived until our departure, our stay at the Big 5 Guesthouse was perfect. We were treated with such warmth and kindness by the staff every day. Anton greeted us upon arrival late at night and promptly served us the "best...
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay(s) at the Big "5" Guesthouse. The location for me was perfect, being close to OR Tambo Airport, as I was in and out of there many times during my stay in Johannesburg. The areas of Edleen and Kempton Park were quiet and...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast. Also liked the fact there was a small bar. Very welcoming and good service.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Anton de Beer and Antoinette de beer

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score

Anton de Beer and Antoinette de beer
Our rooms are very private with own lockable doors and entrances and we strive to keep our property extremely clean and neat.
My name is Anton and within the last 10 years of hosting hundreds of guests from around the globe at our establishment we have made so many good friends and most of them are coming back year after year. Me, my wife and 2 x son's will go out of our way to make your travelling experience and stay a precious one and will answer all of your questions and will also give advice on all South African matters and places.
Our lodge is situated in a very save and sound suburban area very close to OR Tambo international airport with a nice supermarket and restaurant in walking distance that will cater for all your needs for the duration of your stay.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Big "5" Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Big "5" Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Shuttle transfers to and from O.R. Tambo International Airport can be arranged with prior notice at a surcharge. Please note, transfers are not available after 20h00. Please contact the guesthouse directly once your reservation is in place for further information on this service.

FAQs about Big "5" Guesthouse

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Big "5" Guesthouse include:

    • Suite
    • Family
    • Double

  • Big "5" Guesthouse is 1.6 miles from the centre of Kempton Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Big "5" Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Big "5" Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at Big "5" Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Big "5" Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.