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Reviews of Lucky Bean Guesthouse

129, 1st Avenue, Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa

#23 of 293 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 269 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent option for a stay in Melville, staff and guesthouse are wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Staff is great, we felt like at home. Rooms are well equiped, breakfast is really good. The property is well maintained. All in all, a very good experience in this guesthouse.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very hard

    Loved the garden. The rooms are beautifully designed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Great property with excellent service; however the location did not appeal to us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no restaurants within walking distance. The neighborhood did not feel safe for us, although we were advised that it was safe to walk during the day.

    The property and staff are extraordinary. It has an oasis feel to it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

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

    Nothing

    This place is a real gem. A quiet and beautiful oasis in a busy city. Our rooms were clean, quiet and comfortable. Conway and his lovely team were warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. Conway offered advice on the city and our onward journey, during and before our stay. Breakfast was delicious with a range of choices. We left our Ipad charger in our room when we left. Conway contacted us to let us know and arranged to have it sent on to us. I highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed our spontaneous trip to Johannesburg. All tips from the host were super helpful to orientate quickly! Problems with the room were solved professional and unproblematic. 100% recommendation

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

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

    Beautiful location, very comfortable beds and clean room with small outdoor space.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Well organized and comfortable. Lovely room and garden. Charming hosts and staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    The best possible welcome to South Africa! Amazing hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only had one night in Johannesburg, my first ever in South Africa. I’m so incredibly happy I stayed at Lucky Bean. I have traveled quite a bit in my life, all over the world, but never experienced such hospitality before. Before, during and after my stay at Lucky bean guest house Conway and Natasha were making sure I was looked after, safe and happy. They arranged airport pickup (Derick the driver was great!) as well as restaurant reservation (I arrived late after canceled flights etc) as well as an Uber getting back to the guest house. I felt completely spoilt. The staff at Licky bean were lovely as well and I could tell they really enjoy their workplace. Great vibes and generous breakfast. I couldn’t recommend a place more. Next time I’m back in Jburg there’s no chance I would stay anywhere else.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Melville Charmer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Conway and Natalie were excellent hosts and obviously love and want to share Johannesburg with their guests. The property is beautiful and safe, in a very nice and quiet area. The breakfasts provided were excellent, and Conway or Natalie was there to answer questions, if needed. There is a large and beautiful pool.. Melville is a nice neighborhood with walkable streets and minimal traffic, and there are several nice restaurants we ate at. There is a shopping center that we walked to that had a laundry, ATM, grocery, and pharmacy. Ubers were never more than a couple of minutes away, and we used them to go to the Apartheid Museum and the Rosebank Sunday African Crafts Market.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    A green sanctuary in a lovely area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The area of Johannesburg has electricity problems now and then, but there's a generator in the guestouse, and wifi was always available, as well as the lights.

    Lucky Bean Guesthouse is what you need to relax after a long flight or an exhausting journey. Our room was quiet, clean and had everything we needed - bath, shower, safe, fridge, kettle and tea and coffee. There are European sockets in the rooms, so charging our phones was easy. There are only a few rooms in the property, and guests share a lovely swimming-pool with sunbeds and a dining room. Breakfast included fruit, cereal, yoghurt, toast, jam with tea and coffee and a variety of egg dishes made especially for us. The owner, Conway, was really friendly and helpful, he consulted us on the shopping, wine, local cafes and other things. It was such a pleasure to talk to him and discuss everything we needed. The area of Melville is safe in comparison to downtown Johannesburg. It's green, quiet and has some very nice restaurants and cafes. Getting around by Uber is cheap and convenient. We spent 2 days on the property and enjoyed the peace and quiet of its garden. Thank you so much, Conway, for making us feel at home :)))

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just trying to find it, the gate from the street. Once inside it’s a great place. The staff are helpful.

    Room spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Comfortable and relaxed, very welcoming staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quiet, lovely garden and pool area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A calm and cozy oasis within the vibrant city. Great breakfast, very nice owners!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    A wonderful place to stay in Johannesburg
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful and helpful staff. Given lots of great information which made our stay in Johannesburg a memorable time

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great,,lovely room and garden,quiet and peaceful area,clean,nice breakfast,nice and helpful hosts .Would stay here again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Lucky if staying here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    I can confirm all the positive things that have already been said and can only warmly recommend Conway Lucky Bean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

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

    Super helpful and nice welcome by personnel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no fridge in the room

    It was very peaceful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful owner and stuff. Quiet Location and lovely Garden with Pool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    Perfect place to start our trip
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic guest house, I only wish we'd stayed longer. Perfect location and the owners were so kind and helpful. Conway went above and beyond. I hope to be back...

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The 'usual' departure check out time is 10am (a little on the early side). However, when I asked for a slight extension it was accommodated immediately and without fuss. Amazing.

    Fantastic ambiance; a lovely oasis - it felt like 'home away from home'. Made to feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. The hosts Natasha and Conway are warm, friendly and knowledgable. Helped me organise trips with fantastic guides, making our stay an unbelievably seamless one.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Very intense stay thanks to our host - the sightseeing was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quit, clean. Well located.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

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

    you can walk to the center of Melville with bars and restaurants at daytime.

    Stayed in December 2023

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