Guesthouse Melville Turret Guesthouse
118 Second Avenue, Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 156 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very well located, safe neighborhood near shops and restaurants. Extremely solicitous staff. Pleasant honey style.
United States of AmericaA complete breakfast. The staff was very solicitous and made sure I was looked after.
United States of AmericaLocation was great! Host was great. Room was clean and very comfortable.
United States of AmericaAmarille and Priska are always friendly and helpful.
South AfricaThe breakfast was nice, we enjoyed it. The service was also great.
South AfricaPerfect location. Quiet and you have a peace of mind. Faster internet and the Netflix with YouTube was awesome as I could listen to the music I wanted
SwazilandThe reception and host was so welcome. The room was delightful and just what I needed. Netflix was such a welcome surprise and added bonus. Would definitely recommend it.
South AfricaHave stayed here before and just love the loft apartment, it is by far the best guest house space I have stayed in. And the guest house grounds are lovely too, plus with my own private outside sitting space, I couldn't ask for more. Add to that, the really friendly & helpful staff as well as the owner, everything within the guest house grounds is simply superb. Then, the location in Melville is excellent and is my preferred suburb area to stay in Johannesburg, as local bars & restaurants are great, while the city CBD & other areas of interest are very accessible, as is the city public transport
United KingdomI love how it was convenient to get to stores and the hospitality we received was amazing. The promises are clean and I love the seating arrangements outside so you can have a lovely dinner setting outside.
South AfricaThe manager went out of her way to look after us in this time of virus. She made sure our room fit our needs (my son is in a wheelchair) and prepared a wonderful breakfast.
United States of America
Melville Turret Guesthouse
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Rebecca
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Robert
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Ronald
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Craig
South Africa
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Malatsi
South Africa
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Thando
Swaziland
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Adie
South Africa
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Disco
United Kingdom
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Nandi
South Africa
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Robert
United States of America
In a historic building surrounded by gardens and a furnished terrace, the Melville Turret Guesthouse provides guests with stylish accommodations. Melville’s 7th Street with its shops and restaurants are a 2-minute walk away.
Some of the modern furnished rooms feature air conditioning and under floor heating. Each has a sitting area with satellite TV and some rooms include a kitchenette. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
There is a choice of continental or traditional English breakfast in the elegant breakfast room. Freshly brewed coffee is available all day.
Free private parking is available on site. Newspapers and luggage storage are provided at the front desk.
Melville Turret Guesthouse is a 30-minute drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport. An airport shuttle service can be arranged.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Rebecca
United States of America“Very well located, safe neighborhood near shops and restaurants. Extremely solicitous staff. Pleasant honey style. ”
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Robert
United States of America
“A complete breakfast. The staff was very solicitous and made sure I was looked after.”
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Ronald
United States of America
“Location was great! Host was great. Room was clean and very comfortable.”
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Craig
South Africa“Amarille and Priska are always friendly and helpful.”
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Malatsi
South Africa
“The breakfast was nice, we enjoyed it. The service was also great.”
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Thando
Swaziland“Perfect location. Quiet and you have a peace of mind. Faster internet and the Netflix with YouTube was awesome as I could listen to the music I wanted”
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Adie
South Africa
“The reception and host was so welcome. The room was delightful and just what I needed. Netflix was such a welcome surprise and added bonus. Would definitely recommend it. ”
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Disco
United Kingdom“Have stayed here before and just love the loft apartment, it is by far the best guest house space I have stayed in. And the guest house grounds are lovely too, plus with my own private outside sitting space, I couldn't ask for more. Add to that, the really friendly & helpful staff as well as the owner, everything within the guest house grounds is simply superb. Then, the location in Melville is excellent and is my preferred suburb area to stay in Johannesburg, as local bars & restaurants are great, while the city CBD & other areas of interest are very accessible, as is the city public transport” Read more
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Nandi
South Africa
“I love how it was convenient to get to stores and the hospitality we received was amazing. The promises are clean and I love the seating arrangements outside so you can have a lovely dinner setting outside. ”
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Robert
United States of America
“The manager went out of her way to look after us in this time of virus. She made sure our room fit our needs (my son is in a wheelchair) and prepared a wonderful breakfast.”
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About Melville Turret Guesthouse
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Hosted by Koos Heymans (Owner)
Koos Heymans (Owner)
The Melville Turret is one of the few remaining historical properties. The house was built in 1906 and has been meticulously maintained over the years by the various owners. The rooms are furnished in contempory style to make it comfortable and to adhere to modern day comforts.
I am an avid gardener, traveller and dog lover.
Melville is one of the oldest suburbs in Johannesburg and is in close proximity to Melville Koppies, Milpark Hospital, SABC, Media24, WITS and UJ. there are numerous award winning restaurants in Melville and numerous pubs, book shops and 2 shopping centres. recently 27 Boxes was built (a shopping centre built entirely from recycled shipping containers).
Languages spoken: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
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Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg0.5 miles
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Lindfield Victorian House Museum0.6 miles
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Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry0.6 miles
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Radiopark Studios0.6 miles
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Campus Square Shopping Centre0.6 miles
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44 Stanley Shopping Area0.6 miles
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Melville Koppies Nature Reserve0.9 miles
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University of Johannesburg1.1 miles
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Consulate General Of India1.1 miles
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Parkview Golf Club1.2 miles
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Restaurant La Santa Muerte Mexican0.4 miles
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Restaurant Lucky Bean0.5 miles
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Restaurant Saigon Suzy0.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Hell's Kitchen0.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Buzz 90.5 miles
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Johannesburg Stadium3.3 miles
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Gold Reef City4 miles
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Observatory Golf Club4.1 miles
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Apartheid Museum4.1 miles
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Gold Reef City & Casino4.2 miles
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Gautrain Sandton Station5.6 miles
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Montecasino10.6 miles
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Modderfontein Golf Club10.6 miles
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Mountain Melville Koppies1.2 miles
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O.R. Tambo International Airport14 miles
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Lanseria International Airport17.6 miles
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Wonderboom Airport38.6 miles
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Amenities of Melville Turret Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy Off-site
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Hiking Additional charge
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Library
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
- Zulu
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:30 PM and 6:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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ZAR 200 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Melville Turret Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Melville Turret Guesthouse 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Melville Turret Guesthouse
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Check-in at Melville Turret Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Melville Turret Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Melville Turret Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Library
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Stand-up comedy
- Temporary art galleries
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bar crawls
- Walking tours
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Melville Turret Guesthouse is 2.6 miles from the center of Johannesburg.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Melville Turret Guesthouse by:
- Car 30min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Melville Turret Guesthouse (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Guests staying at Melville Turret Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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Room options at Melville Turret Guesthouse include:
- Double
- Studio
- Family
