Airport shuttle

Saffron Guest House

16 7th Street, Melville, 2109 Johannesburg, South Africa – Great location - show map

You're eligible for a Genius discount at Saffron Guest House! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

Saffron Guest House offers modern, private cottages surrounded by a landscaped garden. Each comes with free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette with a microwave. Free parking is available on site. The spacious cottages come with a brightly decorated bedroom, which is separated from the living room by a glass sliding door. It includes plush sofas and a satellite TV. The bathroom is stocked with toiletries and a hairdryer. A freshly prepared breakfast is served at Café de la Crème, less than 2 minutes’ walk from Saffron Guest House. After breakfast, guests can stroll through the streets of Melville, which are lined with many boutiques and art galleries. O. R. Tambo International Airport is just 30 minutes by car, and an airport shuttle can be arranged upon request at a charge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Show me more

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type

Number of guests

Superior Double or Twin Room

3 single beds

Compact Room

1 large double bed

Suite

1 large double bed

Family Room with Terrace

1 single bed

and

1 extra-large double bed

Superior Double Room

1 double bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

8.7

Facilities

8.3

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Value for money

8.5

Location

8.6

Free WiFi

8.2

See what guests loved the most:

Gabisile
South Africa
“The breakfast and the fact that we have to go to a restaurant to get the best breakfast made us feel extra special”
Peter
South Africa
“The room have a good security and the clubs are just close by”
Naidoo
South Africa
“Staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially the night shift guy, Peter. He stood with us while we waited for ubers and made sure to ask if we were okay if we were going out for a walk. Rooms were very neat and clean. Beds were...”
Anthony
South Africa
“Quirky, clean and was great for our group of people going to Marks Park. Breakfast at the cafe was wonderful.”
Mosaase
Lesotho
“Room specious, Breakfast delicious and fresh location safe for myself and my car”
Kananelo
South Africa
“Awesome stay! Great location. Breakfast was good and the staff is really friendly.”
N
Naidoo
South Africa
“room was excellent , location is perfectly situated to visit other places, breakfast could have been a little better with more variety, but for the discounted price was well worth it. just for info, the 3 days we had breakfast, there was no...”
Fikile
United Kingdom
“Firstly, the staff were fantastic! Very respectful and always willing to help. My space was always cleaned whenever I requested it to be. My son came to visit during my stay and was given a room right next to mine. No quibbles. I enjoyed...”
Lehlohonolo
South Africa
“The location, the venue was spacious and affordable.”
Khutjo
South Africa
“The room was incredible. The proximity to shops transport”

Hosted by Room 3

9.1

Host review score

Room 3

We have Solar Power! Saffron Guesthouse has the very best location in Melville, and therefor in Johannesburg. We are very close to the restaurants and shops in 7th street yet quiet, spacious and comfortable. Off street parking is included and security is provided.

We are a professional team that staffs the reception 24/7. A manager during the day and night reception/security at night so we assure that our friendly staff will assist you with all your queries. Just ask. We look forward to your stay.

Melville is the vibrant and trendy center of Johannesburg’s bohemian life, it still maintains a buzz with a busy student population, great restaurants and funky bars. It’s also home to the lovely Melville Koppies Nature Reserve. Melville Koppies Nature Reserve was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its archaeological significance. Melville still boasts a terrific location – close to town, close to two universities (the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg) and with the lovely Melville Koppies Nature Reserve on its doorstep.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,French,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

De La Creme
No additional info available
Restaurant #2
No additional info available

Facilities of Saffron Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Saffron Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 03:00 to 11:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 1 year

Cot upon request

ZAR 100 per child, per night

2 years

Cot upon request

ZAR 100 per child, per night

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 300 per child, per night

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 300 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Saffron Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 11:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Saffron Guest House 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 21:00:00 and 11:00:00.

Saffron Guest House is 2.9 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Saffron Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Saffron Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Bowling
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Water park
- Bike tours
- Pub crawls
- Tour or class about local culture
- Temporary art galleries
- Live music/performance
- Movie nights
- Happy hour
- Stand-up comedy
- Aerobics
- Walking tours
- Cooking class
- Game drives
Room options at Saffron Guest House include:
- Twin
- Double
- Suite
- Family
Saffron Guest House has 2 restaurants:
- De La Creme
- Restaurant #2
The prices at Saffron Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.