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Set in a historic building surrounded by gardens and a furnished terrace, Melville Turret Guesthouse offers guests stylish accommodation. Melville’s 7th Street with its shops and restaurants are a 2-minute walk away. Some of the modern furnished rooms feature air-conditioning and under floor heating. Each has a seating area with satellite TV and some rooms include a kitchenette. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. There is a choice of continental or traditional English breakfast in the elegant breakfast room. Freshly brewed coffee is available all day. Free private parking is available on site. Newspapers and luggage storage are provided at reception. Melville Turret Guesthouse is 30 minutes’ drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport. An airport shuttle service can be arranged.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Johannesburg
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  • Kgotlhelelo
    South Africa South Africa
    The room is aesthetically pleasing and it feels very cosy. The owner or lady in charge and staff were very kind and accommodating. The TV has a Netflix subscription which meant I could view my shows. I was highly impressed. Truly value for money.
  • Unathi
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is exactly as it is in the photo.It is clean,breakfast was good.And lastly the lady who working there (I forgot to ask her name) wow the she is the best.From warm welcome at the reception till we left the property 🙌🏾
  • Paula
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable bed. Clean and modern room. Spacious bathroom. Outside seating area. Good breakfast.

Hosted by Koos Heymans (Owner)

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Koos Heymans (Owner)
The Melville Turret is one of the few remaining historical properties. The house was built in 1906 and has been meticulously maintained over the years by the various owners. The rooms are furnished in contempory style to make it comfortable and to adhere to modern day comforts.
I am an avid gardener, traveller and dog lover.
Melville is one of the oldest suburbs in Johannesburg and is in close proximity to Melville Koppies, Milpark Hospital, SABC, Media24, WITS and UJ. there are numerous award winning restaurants in Melville and numerous pubs, book shops and 2 shopping centres. recently 27 Boxes was built (a shopping centre built entirely from recycled shipping containers).
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Melville Turret Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Melville Turret Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 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.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Melville Turret Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Melville Turret Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Melville Turret Guesthouse

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

  • Room options at Melville Turret Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Studio
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Melville Turret Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Melville Turret Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Melville Turret Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Melville Turret Guesthouse is 2.6 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.