Located in Randburg, 3.1 mi from Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Vanilla Guest house features a barbecue and views of the garden. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. All rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. Lanseria (Johannesburg) Airport is 11 mi away and OR Tambo International Airport is 29 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Johannesburg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ludlow
    South Africa South Africa
    I really enjoyed my stay, the facilities are great, staff is very friendly. If you're looking for a quiet place then this is for you. It felt a bit odd to not have the hustle and bustle of staff around you but you get used to it very quickly....
  • Werner
    Namibia Namibia
    The whole package was nice to have and nice to stay!
  • Tsepo
    Lesotho Lesotho
    The room was very comfortable, i loved the paint color. The property was nice and quiet too.

Managed by Sonja

Company review score: 9.4Based on 190 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Fun loving, down to earth person I love my family, holidays, the outdoors and friends. I love going to the beach, anywhere in the world! I read inspirational books that can teach life-lessons. I like going to stand up comedian shows, like Trevor Noah. I love listening to music. My favourite food-having a braai! People can feel completely at ease in my presence, I absolutely love all kinds of people and cultures. I love travelling to any destination.

Property info

Vanilla Guesthouse - Your home away from home...Our guesthouse is close to restaurants and dining facilities, family-friendly activities and nightlife. You’ll love our place because of the location, the people and the ambiance. Vanilla Guesthouse is good for couples, solo adventurers and business travelers

Neighborhood info

We are situated in a suburban neighborhood with a well established community. It's centrally located in the North Western suburb of Randpark Ridge, close to well-known attractions such as restaurants, entertainment centers s and wildlife parks

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Vanilla Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Vanilla Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as 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

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Vanilla 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

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vanilla 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Vanilla Guesthouse

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Vanilla Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Vanilla Guesthouse is 8.7 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Vanilla Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Vanilla Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Vanilla Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Vanilla Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family