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Elson Lodge

Property class: 3

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Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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70 Van Riebeeck Avenue, Alberton, Gauteng, 1450
  • Place, Alberton City
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberton Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatwick Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a fan, and a mirror.

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Alberton

Elson Lodge places you within a short walk of Alberton City and within a mile (2 km) of Alberton Mall. This 16-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Feeskoppie Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alberton City - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alberton Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Town Square at Newmarket - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gatwick Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 22 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 26 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's Killer Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Elson Lodge

Elson Lodge features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Electric kettles and safes are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Elson Lodge Alberton
Elson Lodge Guesthouse
Elson Lodge Guesthouse Alberton

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Elson Lodge?

Elson Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Elson Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in Alberton, a short 13-minute walk from Alberton City and also 16 minutes on foot from Alberton Mall. You'll also find Mall at Newmarket and Reading Country Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elson Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Elson Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Elson Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Elson Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does Elson Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Elson Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Elson Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Elson Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Elson Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Elson Lodge have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to Elson Lodge?

The closest major airport to Elson Lodge is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 15.4 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 25.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Elson Lodge?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Elson Lodge.

Elson Lodge Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 4 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

3.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked through Expedia but then was told they don't work with Expedia when I arrived. I had to pay out of pocket on top of what I already paid online. I'm hoping to get a refund from the amount I paid online.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

Do not book at this place, horrible service

Horrible service. We were 2 couples that paid a week in advance through Hotels.com, confirmation was emailed and I phoned 3 times to confirm because we were going to arrive a bit earlier because we have a wedding close by. When we arrived they did not want to give us our room keys because they said they did not receive payment. We spoke to the 2 girls working there, which was very unproffesional eating chips and handling our phones without any sanitation etc, we showed them proof of payment, confirmation emails, and we showed the payments that went through our bank accounts on our banking apps. Still they do not want to give us keys, and we had to get ready for the wedding which was about to start. Then even after the manager phoned and we explained they still did not want to let us in. Eventually we got the keys to get dressed, we were in a hurry to leave when the manager arrived there, and then they did not want us to go out because they say payment was not received even after we prooved it all. After some words we were eventually let out and almost did not make the wedding in time. It was as if they did not know they are on Hotels.com and that obviously the payments goes through them. So I would NOT recommend this place at all!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotels.com not allowed to book for property

When I got to the property I was told they no longer work with hotels.com. So I had to find alternative accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Double Payment

I'm not going to lie and say that I'm happy, up on my arrival at this lodge they told me that i must pay them again and my debit card already paid for my accommodation online, so if you book here you're looking for a double payment. Be prepared
Stayed 1 night in May 2020