118 Second Avenue, Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa
#77 of 298 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 152 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Juan
South AfricaCan't name any as there is nothing to complain about
The room we were Allocated, was exceptionally clean. Bed was pristine white and fluffy comfortableness. Instant Netflix and YouTube. Perfect. And it was soooo quiet. Owner Brilliant as always, knew what we needed before we even knew. Bathroom spotless and all needed was supplied. Hot water in the blink of an eye. As always a perfect stay. Major Thank you for everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Katarzyna
Polandall perfect:)
This is a beautiful guesthouse in a quiet and safe neighbourhood with a lovely lady managing it. The loft room is fantastic, with big bathtube, TV with Netflix and Youtube, super comfy bed and well-equipped kitchen annex - a real gem. The area is very well protected, we walked there at night and it felt very safe, it's close to nice restaurants and a bit further but still perfectly walkable to the big supermarket and liquor store. The venue has a very pretty garden with pleasant seating options. We had some time before our flight and the managing lady let us leave our luggage to walk around and then stay in the garden as long as we needed which was very nice. The breakfast was very good, they could accommodate to our vegetarian requests:) All in all, we are sorry we didn't have more time to stay there for longer and if again in Joburg I think we'll choose this place again:)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Kgotlhelelo
South AfricaThe 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.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Unathi
South AfricaThe 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 🙌🏾
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Paula
South AfricaAll was good for an overnight stay.
Comfortable bed. Clean and modern room. Spacious bathroom. Outside seating area. Good breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Arthur
South AfricaIt was perfect
The manager/owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Bogdan
United StatesSafe and walkable location, close to restaurants, a shopping center, and the Milpark hospital. The breakfast included hot items as well as cereal, yogurt, and fruit. Prisca did a fabulous job preparing a variety of hot egg breakfasts, solving issues that arose (had to reprogram a TV that was not showing Netflix), and generally providing useful information. The upstairs studio loft is very spacious, with a full size bathtub, peek-a-boo views of the city, a small kitchenette, nice seating area. The only caveat (for people with more limited mobility) is that reaching the loft requires walking up or down outside stairs, a bit steep and exposed to the elements.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Bonolo
South AfricaOur Check in was lovely, the lady that helped us was very lovely The place is super clean which is a priority for me and breakfast was nice. Can book the place just to get away
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Nkosi
South AfricaI loved everything, Miss Priccilla was the best, very welcoming 🙏 God bless her 🙏 ❤️ I loved everything, I'm not complaining.
The aesthetic bedroom, the study table in the room, the fact that there is a heater and a TV in the room made my stay wonderful. Oh, and the fact that wifi works during loadshedding took the cup. It's a well maintained and invested place. I loved it ❤️ 👌
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Juan
South AfricaCan never fault anything
Owner granted us early checkin-in. Thank you so much Koos. Room was spotless, and impeccably clean. Bed as always brilliant white bedding and super comfortable sleep. The bath was amazing, hot water at a drop of a hat... Was so needed.. air-con for that hot part of the day worked perfectly.... All the staff where so sweet and accommodating.... And the quietness was great.... to sum it up... Pure perfection from arrival to departure.... One cant go wrong with this guesthouse.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Sandile17
South AfricaNothing
Very comfortable and private with great locations for entertainment nearby.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Alexandre
MozambiqueOld building needs small uplift
Location is very secure Very clean Staff very welcoming Breakfast is simple but good for the price
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Dimiter
BulgariaA well maintained victorian house with a friendly cat on the stoep
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Lockett
South AfricaFriendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Roland
FranceBeautiful building, friendly staff, safe area with restaurants in walking distance also in evening
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Carl
IrelandIm not a cat person but my girlfriend is so….
Lovely location, staff friendly, would recommend. Handy access to local area and taxis
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Juan
South AfricaNothing to complain about.... everything was top notch
Arrived an hour early, and we were welcomed warmly. Studio was spotless and ready for our early arrival. Thank you.... everything was prefect. From the comfy bed to the hot water for shower or bath (instant).... The ladies we encountered where realy hospitable. Especially the one who does the ironing etc... Realy sweet.... Breakfast was hearty and on all fronts delicious... will return again if time/work permits.... Thank you to Koos the owner... He runs a perfect guesthouse... Be seeing us again soon
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Ruth
NetherlandsVery friendly host. Nice breakfast space, and the breakfast itself was also very good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Ricardo
South AfricaVery nice place to stay at.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Arthur
United StatesThe Melville Turret is a classic turn of the century (1906) home that has been converted into a guest house. The sitting room, reception and dining room capture the elegant design of the period. I had a ground floor room. It was quiet, clean and simple. The room had hot water, wifi, cable and a small fridge. Breakfast was very good with a choice of a hot entre along with cold cereals, juice, coffee, tea and fruit. Presca is a delightful host and Coos the owner a wonderful conversationalist. It's a 5-15 min walk to nearby restaurants and shops depending on which way you go. Local tours can be arranged. Safe, clean, good value.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Leonie
South AfricaLovely
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Juan
South AfricaNothing... Eveything pristine and emaculate as always.....
Booked in earlier than check-in time. Drive was long. Was nice to atleast have a hot bath/shower before our Ballet at the joburg theater started. Room was pristine clean. Hot water in an instant, bed beyond comfortable and the white bedding added bonus for fluffyness. Morning went great, breakfast well received. Havent been back in months. Glad we returned. Next month hopefully be back with more people. Thank you "Yster" and Prisca.... you're the reason we'd always return.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 May 2023
Chantal
FranceThe appartment in the courtyard was too humid. Not a good feeling. However well equipped.
Very good welcome despites our late arrival. Thanks Patricia. Welcome and breakfast very well appreciated, thanks to Priscia, very nice person. The loft is awesome. The staff, the location, the terrass, the decoration indoor and outdoor, the breakfast. The arrangements to make a pleasant stay. Very clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Collinson
South AfricaParking tricky if there are a few cars it involves an inconvenient reshuffle
Excellent location, quiet and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2023
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