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Pablo House

4.0 star property
Johannesburg guesthouse in Melville with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Restaurant
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View
Deluxe Loft, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Valley View
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View
Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, massages

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Explore the area

Map
3 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092
  • University of Johannesburg
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • University of Witwatersrand
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Loft, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Valley View

Deluxe Loft, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Valley View

Deluxe Loft, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Valley View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Villa

Panoramic Villa | Living area

Panoramic Villa

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

At Pablo House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of University of Johannesburg and Campus Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include facials and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Melville guest house, attractions include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Gold Reef City Casino.
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What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 9 min walk
  • University of Witwatersrand - 4 min drive
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 6 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 9 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anat - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rocomamas - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Pablo House

Johannesburg guesthouse in Melville with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a garden are also featured at Pablo House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pablo House offers 8 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Johannesburg guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 200 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1000.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per room (return)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 200 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pablo House?

Pablo House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pablo House?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pablo House on 27 Feb 2025 start from NZ$244.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Pablo House?

Yep, Pablo House has a free self car park.

Does Pablo House have a pool?

Pablo House has an outdoor pool.

What makes Pablo House a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pablo House.

Does Pablo House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pablo House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pablo House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pablo House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pablo House?

Furry friends are welcome at Pablo House, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg per pet.

Pablo House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villa stay
This was our final night in Joburg and it was the best night. We stayed in the Villa, which was gorgeous. The restaurant was also amazing. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanchard P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just as listed. Exceptional staff, great food, and the owners L & L were exceptional hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoghan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, we have stayed in a few hotels in berg over the years but this one is our fav because its so chill, arty and loving. It feels like youre in a nature reserve at the top of the hill in the greenery. It feels like they really support local artists as the art is amazing and you can also buy in the reception. The food and bar selection is always delicious - wood fire T bones, wood fire prawns etc. We know about this place as our local friends always come here for the Pizzas as a group meet. We prefer the bigger rooms like the loft as its like a home with a kitchen and the ceilings are super high. I would stay here over the Four Seasons for a more local art scene view of Jberg.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pieter Johannes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and a warm welcome with a great cocktail makes you want to come back. Our bed was super comfortable and with a great view including a weaver bird tending to his nest. It's certainly a unique space to experience something authenticly and lesser known about the Joburg Northern suburbs. It's unfortunate about the typical low water pressure and shower design, which is also way too small. It splashes all over the floor next to your only toilet. A geyser decided to trip just as we were ready to take a shower after a long tiring day and weren't in the mood to wait an hour for hot water. Inconveniently placed light switches, a crucial spotlight flickering and power sockets dating from 1940's without a place to sit down and blow your hair in front of a mirror may all be acceptable by South African standards, but to my Japanese partner unimaginable how that could pass.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayyereh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANILO

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really hoped to get the opportunity to visit Pablo House because we heard a lot of great things about it. And when we finally arrived we were sooooo happy! There is not so much to say; Pablo House is THE PLACE to stay when visiting Johannesburg! Thank you guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stylish hotel, wonderful staff
The hotel is very comfortable and welcoming, beautifully designed with very stylish and chic surroundings. The views are wonderful, totally unexpected from a city hotel. It's quiet and safe. Explore the whole place, it's built on a hillside with a pool at the bottom and rooms on many levels. Comfy big beds, great art and the food is lovely too. The staff are all friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to be there when artworks from a local gallery were being displayed, great idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

MOHD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 1 night stay at Pablo House. We stayed in the villa, which was a very large fantastic space for our family of 5. The views are beautiful! We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anusheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A WARM WINTERY BIRTHDAY BREAKAWAY
Amazing stay. Friendly owner and staff and delicious food. The views are lovely. Especially loved the cosy fire and sun rooms as well as the love seat outside our room. Everything was stunning. Winter retreat. Will definitely recommend and will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nakeiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a boutique hotel for sure. Owners are thoughtful, attentive, and the VIEWS are amazing. Pablo House has a restaurant that serves a wide variety if delicious meals and tasty drinks. You can definitely tell how much care is here. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shmuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Hospitality was incredible and the food was delicious. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelebogile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is beautiful, you would swear you are not in Melville. A gem of a place! Really enjoyed my one night staycation 💃
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the Pablo House and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020