Melville Gap Guesthouse

33 1st Avenue, Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
82 reviews

Its very clean and neat. Nice landscaping. The breakfast was also good. I will use this accommodation again the next time I visit Johannesburg.

Musa Eswatini
a living room with a yellow couch and a fireplace at Melville Gap Guesthouse in Johannesburg
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Melville Gap Guesthouse

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Located in the suburb of Melville in Johannesburg, Melville Gap Guest house offers an outdoor pool, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star guest house is 1.2 mi away from Melville Koppies Nature Reserve. The guest house provides a home-away-from-home accommodations, with convenient rooms that are individually decorated to reflect the local culture. All rooms ensure privacy and contain air conditioning, satellite TV and private bathrooms. There is also a self-catering apartment, located just a few block away. Guests can enjoy English breakfast as well as a choice of cereals, muesli, yogurts and fresh fruit in the dining room. Cozy restaurants, pavement cafes, vintage stores and cocktail clubs can be found along Melville's famous 7th Street. Johannesburg Zoo is 10 minutes' drive away and the historic Apartheid Museum is 6.2 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Musa
    Eswatini Eswatini
    “Its very clean and neat. Nice landscaping. The breakfast was also good. I will use this accommodation again the next time I visit Johannesburg.”
  • Chantal
    South Africa South Africa
    “We loved our stay. Felt very safe and comfortable in the Guesthouse. Longani was an excellent host.”
  • Ndwandwe
    Eswatini Eswatini
    “The staff is professional and friend. The went over and beyond to help us find the place as well as our destination the next day”

Managed by Gap Hospitality (Pty) Ltd.

Company review score: 9.2Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Gap Hospitality is a group of guesthouses in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg offering both the traditional bed & breakfast as well as a self-catering option. Our guesthouses are very versatile and we are happy to host from one person to a family or even a larger group, be it a special occasion, business/study or just a fun trip to Joburg. Gap Hospitality was established in 2015.

Property info

Melville Gap Guesthouse is a modern and welcoming guesthouse that has been renovated with Melville heritage of arts and culture in mind. Located on the edge of Melville, it has a bit of both worlds – a quiet street as well as close proximity to all the sites Melville has to offer. The guesthouse consists of the 4 stylishly renovated bedrooms in the Main house as well as two newly renovated, self-catering units in a separate building for those that prefer a bit more privacy as they have their own entrances. The open-plan lounge and dining area can easily accommodate a small private or corporate function for up to 10 - 15 guests. In the evenings, it is a perfect place for a cosy evening watching a game on a large TV or reading a book. It’s close proximity to UJ and Wits universities makes it a popular place for academics and their families. Situated just off Bayers Naude, the guesthouse is easily reachable by the major highways.

Neighborhood info

Melville is a bohemian suburb of Johannesburg, with its side-walk cafes, restaurants, bars and antique shops. It has a very chilled vibe during the day and a wonderful fun time at night. Everything is at a walking distance.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Melville Gap Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 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 13 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

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Melville Gap Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Melville Gap Guesthouse

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

    • Room options at Melville Gap Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment

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

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

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Temporary art galleries

    • Melville Gap Guesthouse is 3.1 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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