Melville Gap Guesthouse – A Favorite for Families in Johannesburg
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Melville Gap Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with private en-suite bathrooms, free WiFi, Netflix access, and tea/coffee facilities. Choose from queen-size or king-size beds, some with sleeper couches. Two self-catering units feature private entrances, kitchenettes with bar fridges, and small garden areas. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Dining and Breakfast
A breakfast of cereals, muesli, yogurts, and fresh fruit is served in the main dining area. The open-plan kitchen has an espresso machine available for guest use. Self-catering units include fully stocked kitchenettes. Breakfast for self-catering guests requires advance booking with an additional charge.
Common Areas & Facilities
The property features a shared lounge with two fireplaces, a large TV, and comfortable seating. The dining area accommodates small private functions for 10-15 guests. Laundry services are available for a surcharge. The garden includes outdoor furniture. Art from South African artists decorates the common spaces and is available for purchase.
Location & Transportation
Located on a quiet street in Johannesburg's Melville suburb, just off Beyers Naude Drive with highway access. The property is 1 km from 7th Street's restaurants and vintage stores, 0.5 km from Gallery MOMO and 27Boxes, and 3 km from Emmarentia Dam. Parkview Golf Club is nearby. Sandton is a 20-minute drive away. O.R. Tambo International Airport is 25 km from the property, with roundtrip airport shuttle service available.
Guest Services
Services include free WiFi throughout, weekly cleaning for extended stays (with additional cleaning available for a fee), and laundry facilities. The dining area TV can be used for business presentations. The property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor