4 Oranje Avenue, Gallo Manor,, 2052 Johannesburg, South Africa
#225 of 296 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 357 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Shirley
South AfricaThe furniture needs an upgrade, the microwave, kettle and my bath tub was leaking, the stairs going to the room. The TV channels and wifi keeps connecting and disconnecting. The
The sheets were very clean, friendly staff very helpful. And the location of the lodge
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Lorato
Botswanaits the communication with staff through telephone, its difficult
it was good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Itumeleng
South AfricaThe room had 1 small towel. So coming from a shower you have to wipe yourself with that small towel. We 2 in the room but there is one towel? Also no cutlery or crockery. There is one sink to use which is very unhygienic. No tea and coffee facilities. TV CHANNELS LIMITED.
Staff helpful the lodge also within easy reach to amenities.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Eulalie
United KingdomPool not usable due to rain They are trying to fix it. Not a big deal
Quite and safe place Staff very helpful and friendly Clean and affordable I will be staying a week in total instead of the initial 2 nights. I like the place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Kerry
South AfricaThe bathroom needed a bit of TLC e.g. the water slowly leaked out the bath when bathing...the plug did not stay in properly. There wasn't enough crockery and cutlery for an overnight stay, with no area to wash up what was there. No towels were provided, which was unexpected. Otherwise it was comfortable.
The location was good. The unit was clean and spacious, plenty of space for a family of 3.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Allister
South AfricaShower door or glass was missing and I couldn't change any channels on the tv it was stuck on one channel.
Excellent service thank you to all staff especially the manager. I would definitely recommend it. I didn’t get to eat the breakfast for the two nights I booked though.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Mashaola
South AfricaThe booking was done easy and accessible The staff was helpful The location is perfect 👌
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Mompoloki
BotswanaConsider serving breakfast
There was no breakfast provided but the place is peaceful
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Mashaola
South AfricaDuring loadshedding there was no backup for the lights
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Thabiso
South AfricaYou will walk for close to a km between the reception and the guest house. I think People coming in should be made aware of that.
The room was spacious, and the area is quite, which was great for when I needed to work.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Valencia
South AfricaThe fact that they didn't have netflix and showmax. Didn't have enough blankets as well
The cleaness, hot water, privacy and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Hamish
United KingdomThis is a slightly old establishment. Much more needs to be done to keep it maintained properly, and keep all the facilities , and all the rooms up to a reasonable and acceptable standard...
The privacy is very good here..
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Simangolwa
ZambiaThe location was alright as it is near the mall
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Orapeleng
BotswanaNo towels
Comfort
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Tunde
NigeriaThe channel offerings on the tv and the non availability of intercom facility in the room. Had to rely on the use of mobile phone for communication. Also, I was made to walk to the annex of the guest house, which is about 300 metres from the official, advertised address.
The room was quite big for the price and very clean.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Ulrich
South AfricaI liked the proximity to my work. The security for overnight parking was good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Micheal
South AfricaUbers keep going to the upper lodge
Value for money
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 15 December 2022
Yolanda
South AfricaThembi was lovely yet again. Our 3rd stay in a year. Third experience was much better than the second stay
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Evelyn
South AfricaThere was no Toilet paper Checking in was a challenge No towels and No bath soap Lighting not good due to loading No hot water on the night of arrival
The room setup was perfect, Location was easily accessible The place is quite and peaceful The room was clean
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Irene
South AfricaThe staff were exceptional
Very clean lovely place
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Mugweni
South AfricaThere was only one towel in the room and no bathing soap. May you please improve on this one.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Nthabiseng
South AfricaNothing really, jst struggled to put tv on,thought maybe its remote control batteries bt i watched dstv on my fone,their wifi is superb
Beautiful and spacious room.The ladies tht welcomed me were so lovely,even forgot my bank card and they called n kept it safe for me
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Thato
South AfricaNo plates and cutlery in the kitchen. Tv was way too small. Atleast upgrade to a smart TV
Mamo was a great host. It is very quiet and and chilled
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Ayanda
South AfricaAircon seems to be old, was working on & off. No cutlery,plates etc was available at the unit and Info when booking, did not indicate I have to collect plates etc from elsewhere and cook elsewhere as well. Wanted to swim, but the pool was not clean.
The setuo of the room and the bed was comfy
Stayed in October 2022
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