Offering a garden and garden view, Thornton Gap Guesthouse is set in Johannesburg, 5.4 km from Parkview Golf Club and 9.1 km from Johannesburg Stadium. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is also a well-fitted kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. The units feature a safety deposit box. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Apartheid Museum is 11 km from the guest house, while Observatory Golf Club is 11 km away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 29 km from Thornton Gap Guesthouse.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
10
Location
8.5
High score for Johannesburg
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  • Matthys
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is awesome and it is nice that there are only four rooms. Everything looks unique and different - the light fittings and art on the walls is different and unique. The kitchen, dining room and bedrooms are very well equipped, and the...
  • Jamie-lee
    South Africa South Africa
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thornton Gap, the house was beautiful, even better than the pictures. The staff were so friendly and breakfast was great. We had the house to ourselves for the weekend and it felt like home. We will definitely...
  • Gosupamang
    Botswana Botswana
    Exceptionally clean, spacious and very comfortable.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Gap Hospitality (Pty) Ltd

Company review score: 10Based on 13 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Gap Hospitality is a group of guesthouses in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg offering both the traditional bed & breakfast as well as a self-catering option. Our guesthouses are very versatile and we are happy to host from one person to a family or even a larger group, be it a special occasion, business/study or just a fun trip to Joburg. Gap Hospitality was established in 2015.

Property information

Thornton Gap Guesthouse is a luxurious, intimate hidden accommodation gem, located in the heart of the quaint and central Johannesburg suburb of Westdene. Situated on Thornton Rd. Westdene is close to the SABC, University of Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the CBD Consisting of only four elegant suites, which can easily be converted into two roomed inter-leading family accommodation, your tranquil stay with us at Thornton Gap Guesthouse is guaranteed to have you returning to us again and again

Neighbourhood information

Westdene is one of those pretty little character-filled suburbs, that tend to lie fairly close to Johannesburg's city centre. Its streets are lined with cottage-styled homes with tin roofs, some of which back onto Westdene's park and dam, and the streets are tree-lined and pretty. There is a village feel to Westdene that has persevered, perhaps because of its proximity to RAU, now known as the University of Johannesburg, hence its popularity with students. Westdene is sandwiched between the popular village of Melville and Triomf at the base of the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve on the other side of Perth Road from the University of Johannesburg (a merger between the Technikoon Witwatersrand and the Rand Afrikaans University or RAU, the sports ground of which serves as a buffer between the lower reaches of Melville and Westdene). Nearby is the popular '7de Laan' in Melville depicted in the soapie of the same name, as well as a number of restaurants, bistros and shops worth a visit, whilst a day over the weekend spent in the Melville Koppies is time well spent

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thornton Gap Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Garden
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
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
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

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

Thornton Gap Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

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

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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.

Children 13 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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Thornton Gap Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

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 Thornton Gap 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 08:00:00.

FAQs about Thornton Gap Guesthouse

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

  • Check-in at Thornton Gap Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Thornton Gap Guesthouse is 3.7 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Thornton Gap Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Chalet

  • Thornton Gap Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)