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Reviews of Kiwara Guesthouse

6 Swazi Street Northcliff X3, Randburg, 2115 Johannesburg, South Africa

#4 of 293 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 105 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay, would thoroughly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff were exceptionally helpful and flexible.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was exceptional 👏 We loved everything about the facility. There is absolutely nothing to change about it. Why fix it if it's not broken🙈😅

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is always a pleasure to visit Kiwara Guesthouse! It is a beautiful place where good taste, decoration, the friendly owner and staff always willing to accommodate any request, it is what make us come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Value for money 👌
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed structure can be a safely hazard.

    Location ia total tranquility. Easy to access other destinations of intetest.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Absolutely exquisite. I will book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I would say was not up to spec with the class and high quality is the size of the bathroom for the 1 room we booked being the Ancient Ellegance. The room is abit crowded and not relaxed coz it’s ancient. And just Rome room aircon was not working.

    Amazing theme. Each room was unique in its own way.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was excellent

    The room was very stylishly decorated. Breakfast was a choice of SIX options I enjoyed the FUL Dstv bouquet

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice and comfort
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A little more variety on meals will do for me. Curry & rice, some Indian food

    Just great! I liked the ambience, quiet and relaxed. It suited my needs. Everything was just good I will recommend to guests looking for comfort and quiet stay. i certainly will be back!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic Place in a beautiful and safe area!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The warm welcome

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Very happy with the stay and service received!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    N/A

    Very look location. Amenities were as advertised, Staff were helpful, friendly and always had a smile.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    Four Day Weekend in Northcliff
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good.

    This is a beautiful guesthouse. Comfortable bed in a functional modern apartment; superb breakfast with choices. Attentive hands-on staff. I highly recommend it for a peaceful stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Kiwara lets you ska-wara 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi worked but had no internet connection. However, since we were there for leisure and not business, it wasn't something that made a huge difference to our stay.

    The extra details which I haven't seen before were the highlight. For example, there were sachets of hot chocolate in the room, seeds to throw over your fruit for breakfast, multiple sauce options to choose from, 4 cups (fantastic for us midnight coffee drinkers) as well as an ample amount of towels in the room. Those small things made a huge difference! Our original room choice had electrical problems, which the host informed us of immediately and instead of us having to first find out for ourselves and request a different room. We were provided the choice between two other rooms before check-in. We were also provided with the load shedding schedule, which helped us plan our hair & make up for the event we were headed to much easier! The host, as well as the premises, were nothing short of exceptional! Definitely plan on staying at this establishment again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    A refreshing and distressing environment to be
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are specious and well designed. Very clean and have almost equipment a guest may need

    The apartment is beautiful,tidy and appealing. The reception is organized

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing value for money. Apartment exceded our expectations. Awesome quite property.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    10
    Blown away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Place was excellent 👌🏼 above expectations and host Ms Carisma was the best and always smiling 😃 and attentive

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    10
    Kiwara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accommodation with great facilities and a wonderful rooftop garden. Terrific breakfast and wonderful host. Lovely bathroom with a beautiful free standing bath.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    9.0
    Will return here again.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was very good and the host went out of her way to assist wherever she could.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked that the everything was clean and we liked the breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    I will gladly stay here again when on business or leisure. The hosts are really accommodating.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    I can't think of anything. Everytimr has was hadled with such professionalism.

    Charisma was extremely helpful as some of my dates had to be moved around and he she accommodated me. The breakfast is excellent. All great ingredients and you can taste the freshness. The facilities are great as there is a gym and play area for kids near the pool. The rooms are tasefully decorated. They have a generator which assists when on work travels and there is load shedding.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    9.0
    Home away from home!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am struggling to find because still with loadshedding the wifi worked fine and there was one light that remained on

    The host is superb, warm and kind! The place is super clean with comfortable beds. Food is tailor-made for you and it is a homely environment

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional Hidden Gem!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Exceptional hidden gem! The owner is so friendly and accommodating to your every need. Rooms are so tastefully decorated - you honestly feel like you are in another country. Each room has a fridge with complimentary water and juice. Beautifully clean rooms with all the extras. It's now our guesthouse of choice while in JOZI.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has welcoming atmosphere and homely environment ,peaceful and relaxing stay

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    10
    Our stay in Kiwara Guesthouse house ( Dumi&Alrick)
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about this place. We stayed for 16 days in the property. The room service was exceptional 👌 🥰. We were travelling for medical purpose and the owner was checking on us everday and proving extra comfort for us as family which made us feel at home and cared for. The property is super clean and they make it sure that it looks clean everyday and toiletries suplied every day.. For anyone whose looking for a state of art place to stay in Johannesburg. You need to book in Kiwara. Its peaceful it's definitely a home away from home!!! Thank you Kiwara team we enjoyed our stay. Keep the good work up. U deserve 7 stars.🙏

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    10
    Truly the most amazing stay I have ever had in my life so far!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was literally nothing to not like.

    The guesthouse is located on the hill providing easy access to every sightseeing location in town. The rooms were always super clean, the breakfast was delicious and the staff and owners were the kindest people ever. The full experience was way over my expectations, the warm welcome and that the people made sure our stay was super comfortable made the entire trip unforgettable. they did so much more you can expect from a guest house or any 5 star hotel, we really did feel special and would truly recommend to everyone who is staying in Johannesburg. Very special thanks to Suzanne and Carisma, you really gave us the best time possible ❤️

    Stayed in December 2022

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