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Melville Turret Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor area with a seating arrangement and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a sofa in the foreground.
A building with a red roof and white walls, a small garden, and a clear sky.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, television, and artwork on the walls.
A dining area with two round tables, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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118 Second Ave Melville Johann, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193
  • Place, 7th Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Witwatersrand
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Johannesburg
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white and dark gray linens, two bedside lamps, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Melville, Melville Turret Guesthouse is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as Rosebank Mall and Cresta Shopping Centre. This 9-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • 7th Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Witwatersrand - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Johannesburg - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 8 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 15 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ratz Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Melville Turret Guesthouse

Guests of Melville Turret Guesthouse enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Helpful staff can provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Melville Turret Guesthouse?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Melville within a short 16-minute walk of Campus Square Shopping Centre. You'll also find Johannesburg Zoo and Johannesburg City Hall within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville Turret Guesthouse?

As of Sep 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville Turret Guesthouse on Sep 7, 2026 start from $52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Melville Turret Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Melville Turret Guesthouse include a casino at the property?

No, Melville Turret Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Melville Turret Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Melville Turret Guesthouse?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a terrace and a library plus some guestrooms include a kitchenette.

Are there hot tubs at Melville Turret Guesthouse?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Melville Turret Guesthouse have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Melville Turret Guesthouse offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Melville Turret Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Melville Turret Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Melville Turret Guesthouse?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Melville Turret Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Melville Turret Guesthouse is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 20.5 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is located 21.7 mi away (54-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Melville Turret Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Melville Turret Guesthouse.

Melville Turret Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, safe charming room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fair

This was a reasonably good place. The rooms are small except for one which is the top room of the building. Overall, not bad a place for a modest stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, able to handle all eventualities!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous and pretty style house. Great security entry and around the property. Friendly staff. Great breakfast, cooked and continental. Parking on site. Uber between R300-350 to OR Tambo intl airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019