6 Swazi Street Northcliff X3, Randburg, 2115 Johannesburg, South Africa
#4 of 293 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Gill
United KingdomStaff were exceptionally helpful and flexible.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Gertrude
South AfricaThe 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
Yudenia
South AfricaIt 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
Hlelephi
South AfricaThe 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
Viloshini
South AfricaThe 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
Andre
EswatiniEverything 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
Roy
South AfricaA 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
Edoardo
South AfricaFantastic Place in a beautiful and safe area!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Wessels
South AfricaThe warm welcome
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Megan
South AfricaN/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
Paula
South AfricaAll 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
Stella
South AfricaThe 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
Mahlakoane
South AfricaThe 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
Tian
South AfricaAmazing value for money. Apartment exceded our expectations. Awesome quite property.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Visonia
South AfricaNothing
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
Rodney
South AfricaBeautiful 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
Jacques
South AfricaBreakfast was very good and the host went out of her way to assist wherever she could.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Sibanda
South AfricaWe liked that the everything was clean and we liked the breakfast
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Moodley
South AfricaI 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
Susan
BotswanaI 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
Nicole
South AfricaN/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
Tshegofatso
South AfricaIt has welcoming atmosphere and homely environment ,peaceful and relaxing stay
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Sidumisile
United Arab EmiratesWe 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
Hanga
HungaryThere 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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