Saffron Guest House - Johannesburg

$$$$||View on mapJohannesburg, South Africa16 7Th Street, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2109|
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Saffron Guest House - Johannesburg
16 7Th Street, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2109·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Staff8.9
Location8.6
Comfort8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Value for money8.3
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples28%
Solo23%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Staff8.9
Location8.6
Comfort8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Value for money8.3
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples28%
Solo23%
Groups10%

Private cottages with kitchens on lively 7th Street in Melville

Accommodations

Each of the private cottages at Saffron Guest House offers a separate living room with plush sofas and a satellite TV, separated from the bedroom by a glass sliding door. Rooms include a fully-equipped kitchen with a microwave, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. The bathroom is stocked with toiletries and a hairdryer, and sliding glass doors open onto the landscaped garden.

Dining

A daily English breakfast is served at Café de la Crème, located less than 2 minutes' walk from Saffron Guest House. Guests can choose what they want to eat each morning. For other meals, the surrounding Melville area offers numerous restaurants and cafes along 7th Street.

Location

Saffron Guest House Johannesburg sits at the bottom of 7th Street in Melville, within walking distance of boutiques, art galleries, and a variety of restaurants. The property is close to Gold Reef City, Museum Africa, and the Johannesburg Country Club. O.R. Tambo International Airport is 30 minutes by car, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request.

Services & Amenities

The guest house provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and tour assistance for booking local cultural experiences. Guests can use the on-site parking included with the room, and enjoy the landscaped garden and terrace. A shuttle service operates for airport pick up and drop off, and dry cleaning and laundry services are available.

Entertainment & Activities

Saffron Guest House Melville offers bike tours, walking tours, and pub crawls in the surrounding area. Guests can take part in game drives, golf courses, and happy hour events. Evening entertainment and tour or class about local culture are also arranged at the property.

  • Accommodations: Private cottages with sliding glass doors and fully-equipped kitchens
  • Dining: Daily English breakfast at nearby Café de la Crème
  • Location: Walking distance to Melville boutiques and Gold Reef City
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, airport shuttle
  • Activities: Bike tours, game drives, golf course access
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 03:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 120.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

Superior Double Room
  • Room size:

    270 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Compact Room
  • Room size:

    175 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Twin Room
  • Room size:

    270 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Aerobics

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Sports & Fitness

  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Saffron Guest House

💵 Lowest room price 67 US$
📏 Distance to center 3.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 14.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Rand, QRA

Location

16 7Th Street, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2109
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16 7Th Street, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2109
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