The Melville Quarters

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Modern Comforts: The Melville Quarters in Johannesburg offers a recently renovated apartment with a garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, and comfortable living areas. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, luggage storage, and a work desk. Dining Options: Breakfast is available in the room with continental, vegetarian, and halal options. A variety of dining areas provide comfortable spaces for meals. Convenient Location: Located 29 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, The Melville Quarters is close to Parkview Golf Club (3.1 km), Johannesburg Stadium (8 km), and the Apartheid Museum (10 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicola
    Australia Australia
    “Wonderful, comfortable house Safe and secure location Excellent facilities Lovely garden for relaxing”
  • Damien
    South Africa South Africa
    “Hosts were friendly and very helpful. Even accommodating my request to check-in early. My room had all the amenities you will ever need. The heated blanket, in particular, came in handy. The breakfast included was also a nice touch.”
  • Sim
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff are very friendly, the rooms spacious and clean. Great service all around.”
  • Nompumelelo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Tranquility Kids friendly Patrick was very helpful going extra miles”
  • David
    Canada Canada
    “Lovely little apartment. Everything was great. And the breakfast was a very nice touch. What a great value as well.”
  • Ennie
    South Africa South Africa
    “The apartment have everything you may need to call it a home. Comfortable bed and enough cutlery and space.”
  • Motshedisi
    South Africa South Africa
    “The room is very spacious, the bed is big and comfortable and the good environment.”
  • Anchor
    South Africa South Africa
    “I liked that she didn't disturb us,gave us our own space.She's also very kind”
  • Siphindile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The reviews never lied. Place was peaceful, clean, bed was huge and comfortable. Loved the vintage look in the room it was stunning and value for money.”
  • Thabile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host was very warm and welcoming, including the friendly staff member. Everything was above satisfactory, definitely going to stay here again. 💯”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Corlien Potgieter

Company review score: 9.1Based on 237 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I have been in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years. It still is such a privilege to meet and welcome new and interesting people every day of my life. Over and above our guest house, I also have a half day job at a law firm leaving my husband Pierre and housekeeper Patrick to lend a helping hand in the mornings if guests arrive.

Property information

The Melville Quarters consist of 2 separate cottages and a complete 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house - all self-catering. They span over 2 interlinked properties next to each other. Any one of our accommodation options are ideal for larger groups, friends and families, business colleagues, visiting academics and tourists. It is a typical Melville house from the 1940's with wooden floors and high pressed steel ceilings. Our gardens are beautiful with barbeque facilities and open to all guests staying on the properties. Our small pool is also for all guests to enjoy. The Melville Quarters is walking distance from grocery stores, chemists, restaurants and many other interesting shops to browse through. We even have our own shopping mall about 1km from us,

Neighbourhood information

Melville is one of Johannesburg's oldest neighborhoods and was always known for its bohemian character, lively nightlife and street cafes. After Apartheid was abolished, Melville became the go-to place for students and young professionals enjoying themselves at night in the famous 7th Street. It was even declared a few years ago as the "Coolest suburb in the World. The neighborhood of Melville It is not a grand place with glitz and glamour, but a cosmopolitan hub for people from all walks of life.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Melville Quarters takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Melville Quarters in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.