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HomeBase Melville - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers soak up the sun by the outdoor pool or relax in the garden at this friendly Melville hostel, a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area

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HomeBase Melville offers a welcoming atmosphere with continental breakfast to start the day. Enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi, plus relaxation at the outdoor pool and garden. A bar, barbecue grills, and tour assistance complete the experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory

Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room (Family Room)

Family Room (Family Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double En-suite Room

Double En-suite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 10 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wooden Double Caban

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wooden Twin Cabana

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room, Shared Barthroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Safari Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed in 12 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Melville, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, is home to HomeBase Melville - Hostel. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Johannesburg Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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37 1st Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • 7th Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Johannesburg
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Campus Square Shopping Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Witwatersrand
    5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station
    19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station
    21 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Xai Xai Lounge
    8 min walk
  • Tilt
    9 min walk
  • The Countess
    9 min walk
  • Cafe Picobella Trattoria
    7 min walk
  • Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways
    10 min walk

About this property

HomeBase Melville - Hostel

Hostel located in Melville
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at HomeBase Melville - Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at HomeBase Melville - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

HomeBase Melville Hotel
HomeBase Hotel
HomeBase Melville Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville
HomeBase Melville Hostel/Backpacker
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is HomeBase Melville - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is HomeBase Melville - Hostel located?

Located in Melville, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Campus Square Shopping Centre and University of Johannesburg. Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Melville Koppies Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

HomeBase Melville - Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não gostei da energia do lugar. A limpeza também não agradou e o quarto a porta ficava aberto, qualquer tendo acesso. Acabei não ficando e alugando outro hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean, but quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

dean

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

okay place

Some staff super friendly, others not so much. Very weird smell in the kitchen. Compared to many other places in South Africa, the WIFI was great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miri

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

Lovely people, excellent place to stay!

We stayed in a double bed room. Excellent room, nice people. Always friendly, keep everything clean, always five you a hand when you need help and give you some advice. Good restaurants and bars are also only 2 blocks away. The hostel is clean and in a quiet street. Parking lots inside the walls, so the car is save. Yes, it is still a hostel (no 5 star hotel), but a great one! You can use the kitchen, the fridge and they even have a bar for a cold drink and a nice talk ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eenvoudig ontbijt wel inbegrepen Loopafstand van 7th avenue met leuke restaurants wel ver uit centrum gelegen alles per taxi/über doen
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kleine aber liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer

Zimmer sehr klein aber liebevoll eingerichtet. Poolwasser war bei uns nicht wirklich einladend. Aber alles in allem wars chillig da in der Umgebung alles zu Fuß zu erreichen ist und in die innenstadt sind es mim Taxi nur ca. 15min.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Erik

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

Rätt kasst

Otrevlig personal. Rekommenderade Soweto-tur av ett bolag som inte alls var bra o fick 20 % i provision.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Suellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018