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Ginnegaap Guest House

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room
42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Free daily full breakfast
Ginnegaap Guest House in Melville's center offers genuine comfort with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, outdoor pool, garden, free WiFi, and practical services like dry cleaning. Attentive staff make families feel especially welcome.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment/Family Unit | In-room dining

Apartment/Family Unit

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Melville, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, Ginnegaap Guest House is in the entertainment district. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Rosebank Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. Travelling with kids? Consider Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Johannesburg Zoo.
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54 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 9 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 17 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reserved Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ginnegaap Guest House

Family-friendly guest house near Rosebank Mall
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a garden at Ginnegaap Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 42-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1940
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 500 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 4 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ginnegaap Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ginnegaap Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ginnegaap Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ginnegaap Guest House?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ginnegaap Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Ginnegaap Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ginnegaap Guest House located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg guesthouse is located in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of 7th Street and University of Johannesburg. Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Melville Koppies Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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