Reviews of Saffron Guest House 4 stars
16 7th Street, Melville, 2109 Johannesburg, South Africa
#142 of 293 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 439 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Filli
South Africa23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good stay. I’d recommend it”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Compact Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Body wash didn’t foam enough. No feminine products trash can in the toilet.
Clean and great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
John
South Africa8 reviews7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No staff at night
Comfort
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Audrey
France6 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The people who were doing the breakfast, my god...it's just ridiculous...someday they forgot to give you all condiments at the table ...some other day they just leave eggshell in your scrumbleeggs or omelet....and no excuses and coffee is just awful. ( you should change your partnership with this shop)
The guy at the reception and the lady ( by the day) were nice and helpful....thank you GIFT you are amazing 👏.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Naidoo
South Africa1 review9.0“Amazing stay! Would 100% stay here again”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no door to separate the bathroom which was a little weird as I was with a friend, not a partner. But the toilet is around the corner, just not alot of privacy Could improve on the lighting in the room, light fittings were too low and bathroom was a bit dark. But all in all, manageable and pleasant stay
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially the night shift guy, Peter. He stood with us while we waited for ubers and made sure to ask if we were okay if we were going out for a walk. Rooms were very neat and clean. Beds were comfortable. There was ample place to sit and the doors that opened into the room were awesome. Breakfast just up the road was fantastic as well Great cottage, would DEFINITELY stay again!!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Anthony
South Africa19 reviews8.0“Excellent value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quirky, clean and was great for our group of people going to Marks Park. Breakfast at the cafe was wonderful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Georgie
United Kingdom28 reviews9.0“Was central to everything I needed.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Nice quiet location and close to mall.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Kananelo
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Awesome stay! Great location. Breakfast was good and the staff is really friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Vuyiswa
South Africa5 reviews7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The sewage system seems to not work properly as they is a bad smell that comes from it and gets worse at night, the smell comes into the room.
The room was very spacious and the the private small garden makes it worth while.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Letona
South Africa1 review8.0“Suitable for a weekend stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise
Access, security and proximity to amenities
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Siphiwe
South Africa10 reviews7.0“I had to be moved to another room due to electricity failure”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No backup generator during load shedding
Clean
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Naidoo
South Africa1 review8.0“overall satisfaction. thank you Saffron”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
see above comment
room was excellent , location is perfectly situated to visit other places, breakfast could have been a little better with more variety, but for the discounted price was well worth it. just for info, the 3 days we had breakfast, there was no cranberry juice, was so looking forward to taste it. overall we were very satisfied. thank you Saffron
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Nyasha
Zimbabwe4 reviews8.0“It was great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Compact Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast was too dry
The envrionment , quiet and comfy
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Karen
South Africa9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Quiet and peaceful”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quiet and peaceful. Location suited.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Fikile
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Home Away From Home”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a little too dark for me but that was sorted out reasonably quickly and there was an issue with privacy but that was dealt with satisfactorily with the addition of a lace curtain
Firstly, the staff were fantastic! Very respectful and always willing to help. My space was always cleaned whenever I requested it to be. My son came to visit during my stay and was given a room right next to mine. No quibbles. I enjoyed having breakfast at De La Creme. Lovely staff there.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Abeed
United Arab Emirates9 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 15 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location of the guest house was excellent with numerous shops and restaurants within walking distance. The nearest mall/shopping centre is the splendid Campus Square which is a short walking distance from the guest house. I normally used the Uber extensively to get around as it is cheap and convenient.The rooms are ensuite with air-conditioning and are equipped with a fridge, TV, microwave oven, cutlery and crockery. The furniture is of good quality. Laundry services are provided by the guest house at an additional charge. Breakfast at the property is complimentary and is served at the restaurant across the road. I normally do not take breakfast in the mornings except occasionally. The quality of breakfast at the restaurant was very good and I always had the cheese and mushroom omelette served with toast and condiments, coffee and juice. The staff at the restaurant and the guest house are polite and helpful and take their responsibilities seriously. The property promptly responds to complaints made by the guests and do their best to rectify the problem. On the whole I had a good stay.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Angela
South Africa1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Compact Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast
Security
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Khutjo
South Africa3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was incredible. The proximity to shops transport
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Malepe
South Africa2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The facility was very clean n the staff were very welcoming n the breakfast was exceptional
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Christopher
South Africa8 reviews8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the shower
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Haufiku
Namibia1 review9.0“Heartwarming”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Compact Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Peaceful environment
Room cleanliness
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Anita
Botswana2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Compact Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location close to amenities needed
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Godfrey
South Africa8 reviews9.0Superb- • Family with young children
- • Compact Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was ok
The space and staff members, please is really clean
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Keabetswe
South Africa1 review7.0“It was okay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
A little smell in the room,breakfast and location
Room
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Marika
South Africa6 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Spacious, clean and well priced”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom basin did not have hot water
Spacious room
Stayed in October 2023
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