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Modern Comforts: The Melville Quarters in Johannesburg offers a recently renovated apartment with a garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, and comfortable living areas. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, luggage storage, and a work desk. Dining Options: Breakfast is available in the room with continental, vegetarian, and halal options. A variety of dining areas provide comfortable spaces for meals. Convenient Location: Located 18 mi from O.R. Tambo International Airport, The Melville Quarters is close to Parkview Golf Club (1.9 mi), Johannesburg Stadium (5 mi), and the Apartheid Museum (6.2 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohammad
    Italy Italy
    The staffs were friendly. Please note that there is no calling bell at the property. So it's required to contact them over the phone before arrival. Kid liked the location.
  • Gavin
    South Africa South Africa
    The location and the property were beautiful. The pictures did not do the property justice.
  • Sunnyboy
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the place. Rooms were clean. We asked for extra, bigger pots and the host gave us..
  • Laurel
    United States United States
    Safe location, nice, clean and comfortable. It was about $5 US to Uber to Constitution Hill or to the Apartheid Museum. A grocery store a couple blocks away.
  • Nicholas
    United States United States
    Cozy, quiet, comfortable and in a great area. The staff are great!
  • Robertt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    1) This is a spacious, very nice property, with 3 large ensuite bedrooms, with king sized beds 2) The beds are very comfortable, and the property is very quiet in the evenings. And Melville centre which is 5-10 mins walk away does have a strip...
  • Damien
    South Africa South Africa
    Hosts were friendly and very helpful. Even accommodating my request to check-in early. My room had all the amenities you will ever need. The heated blanket, in particular, came in handy. The breakfast included was also a nice touch.
  • Sim
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff are very friendly, the rooms spacious and clean. Great service all around.
  • Nompumelelo
    South Africa South Africa
    Tranquility Kids friendly Patrick was very helpful going extra miles
  • David
    Canada Canada
    Lovely little apartment. Everything was great. And the breakfast was a very nice touch. What a great value as well.

Managed by Corlien Potgieter

Company review score: 9.1Based on 222 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I have been in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years. It still is such a privilege to meet and welcome new and interesting people every day of my life. Over and above our guest house, I also have a half day job at a law firm leaving my husband Pierre and housekeeper Patrick to lend a helping hand in the mornings if guests arrive.

Property info

The Melville Quarters consist of 2 separate cottages and a complete 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house - all self-catering. They span over 2 interlinked properties next to each other. Any one of our accommodation options are ideal for larger groups, friends and families, business colleagues, visiting academics and tourists. It is a typical Melville house from the 1940's with wooden floors and high pressed steel ceilings. Our gardens are beautiful with barbeque facilities and open to all guests staying on the properties. Our small pool is also for all guests to enjoy. The Melville Quarters is walking distance from grocery stores, chemists, restaurants and many other interesting shops to browse through. We even have our own shopping mall about 1km from us,

Neighborhood info

Melville is one of Johannesburg's oldest neighborhoods and was always known for its bohemian character, lively nightlife and street cafes. After Apartheid was abolished, Melville became the go-to place for students and young professionals enjoying themselves at night in the famous 7th Street. It was even declared a few years ago as the "Coolest suburb in the World. The neighborhood of Melville It is not a grand place with glitz and glamour, but a cosmopolitan hub for people from all walks of life.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

The Melville Quarters takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Melville Quarters 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 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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