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About this property
Offering a peaceful setting and great service, right in the heart of the popular bohemian Melville, Life on 3rd provides accommodations that includes continental breakfast. There are different room types that are individually decorated and contain high quality bedding, satellite TV, fans and WiFi internet access. Some rooms feature private entrances, electric blankets and desks. A warm, 3-course breakfast is served every morning in the contemporary dining room. Guests can sunbathe and enjoy the welcome retreat of the wooden deck, away from the busy city. The friendly staff gladly assists guests with arrangements to explore Melville’s popular street life, plan day tours, make restaurant reservations, or transfers from and to the airport. Life on 3rd is close to the Johannesburg city business district and Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. It is also within driving distance of various shopping malls and The Apartheid Museum.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Garden
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mbali_ann
South Africa“Comfortable, clean, quick booking, great fir overnight stay.” 
Kang
United States“It was neat and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful”- Michael
Australia“Just 30mins from the airport. We arrived and there was a security guard by the entrance and staff greeted us at the door. Check in was easy and fast! We loved our room - it was clean and cozy. Breakfast was great! Short walk to Melville center....” - Nthabiseng South Africa“Worth every cent. The stuff is so friendly, patient and go above and beyond to meet your expectations. Thank you Guys. I appreciate you.”
Fábio
Brazil“I really liked the service provided by the staff of the place. They were always very attentive, polite and helpful. The room is very comfortable. Although the breakfast was not so varied, it served well. I also liked the location as it is not far...”- Dzege South Africa“The lady was so friendly.They agree to shift their breakfast time from 7am to 8am for us because we had to leave early to our meeting.I will definitely go back there. Highly recommend”
- Christian United States“Best value for your money in Melville; decent enough breakfast and secure facilities. Rooms not particularly large but perfectly comfortable. I stayed in one of the solo rooms behind the main building.”
- Olaocha United States“The staff is the best part. they are fair, kind, consistent throughout the years period, and then, of course, the impeccable cleanliness makes things all the more comfortable in a busy Johannesburg”
- Norbert
Bahrain“It's a good and quiet place away from the noise and chaos of the city” - Boshoff South Africa“The ambiance and the beautiful setting. Very Secure and very tidy.”
Managed by Beaula, Elizebeth and Lydia - your hosts
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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.
The fine print
Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
A 5% service charge applicable for American Express
Please note that parking at the property is limited. Guests are advised to contact the property before arrival to arrange parking. There is also 24-hour guarded street parking available.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.
