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Comfortable Accommodations: Alberton Africa Away in Alberton offers a spacious apartment with a garden, massage services, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and a shared kitchen. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a patio, barbecue, tea and coffee maker, garden views, and a dining area. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, terrace, kitchenette, washing machine, and a work desk. Convenient Location: Located 17 mi from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the property is near Johannesburg Stadium (11 mi), Gold Reef City Casino (12 mi), and the Apartheid Museum (12 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anele
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked everything from the fury friends to the home feeling. Comfortable soft bed that smells divine. Netflix for entertainment. Kirsty is just such a lovely amd warm soul. She literally made me feel like I am at home. I definitely recommend amd...
  • Radloff
    South Africa South Africa
    The management of the property is exceptional. It is clean and well-maintained. Kirsty is amazing, and goes above and beyond to accommodate her guests' needs. It is great value for money. There are stores (Alberton City is about 15 minutes away)...
  • Shannon
    South Africa South Africa
    Very friendly and helpful owner and staff. Will definitely stay here again. Area very clean, quiet, and peaceful.
  • Jaun
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly owner Clean and comfortable accommodation

Managed by Hi I am Kirsten, your host for Alberton Africa Away

Company review score: 9.8Based on 25 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

It's all about the base, the home base. Kindly advise your check-in preferences and details of your travelling party. We would like to have your accommodation ready, just the way you want it, prior to your arrival. If you're travelling with children or pets, please contact me with their ages and requirements so we can get them extra comfy & settled in real quick. Mi Casa, Su Casa!

Property info

Alberton Africa Away is a 5 Suite Guesthouse providing Self Catering accommodation over two dwellings in a quiet residential setting. The larger dwelling consists of Fitzgerald (King Bed, Lounge, En Suite), Steinbeck (Queen Bed, Loungette) and Faulkner (Double Bed, Cosy). Demand gave rise to The Hub, our Dining Room Surfer, offering a surprisingly private 3/4 Bed & Bedroom. The cottage, tucked away & private, houses Hemingway (Double Bed, En Suite Shower, Kitchen, Own Entrance) and Elliot (Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Patio, Own Bathroom & Entrance) an interleading door means it can accommodate a booking of two by two or, four. Douglas Adams is the Caravan that came to Rest. Two Double Berths and a Braai equals Camping. The Kids love it, Adults snap it up too. From A Single Pax to A Baker's Dozen, Pets Too, Let Us Accommodate You!

Neighborhood info

Newmarket is centrally located in Alberton and the East Rand. It's an established area with an abundance of shopping malls, places to eat and things to do. For the outdoorsy there are nature walks at Rietvlei Zoo Farm with more serious hiking to be found at the nearby Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Reading Country Club, offers Golf & Bowling and the floodlit Newmarket Driving Range the chance to limber up for the former. The nearby Alberton Rugby & Cricket clubs are popular watering holes while the Tennis club offers anyone the chance of a couple of sets on a sunny day. The area has seen a surge in development with the construction of the Newmarket Mall and most recently the 25 000m2 super regional hospital adjacent to it. Uber and Bolt are easily hailed and offer reasonable rates.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Alberton Africa Away

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Good free Wifi 22 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Services & Extras

  • Executive lounge access

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Alberton Africa Away takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Alberton Africa Away of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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