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Arum Place Guest House

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near University of Johannesburg

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A house with a brick staircase leading to a porch with two white chairs and a table.
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Property entrance
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Economy Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091
  • Place, University of Johannesburg
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Campus Square Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a painting on the wall.

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Johannesburg

Westdene stay.With a stay at this Westdene guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Johannesburg and 6 miles (10 km) of Neighbourgoods Market. Constitution Hill and South African National Museum of Military History are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Campus Square Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South African Broadcasting Corporation - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 21 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 23 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Countess - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dos Manos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasca Do Sol - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piza e Vino - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Arum Place Guest House

3.5-star guest house near University of Johannesburg
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Arum Place Guest House.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Johannesburg guesthouse.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1935
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Arum Place Guest House offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 60-cm plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 60-cm plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arum Place Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 400 per vehicle (one-way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arum Place Guest House to the airport?

Arum Place Guest House is 21.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arum Place Guest House?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arum Place Guest House on Jul 3, 2026 start from CA $74, excluding 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.

Does Arum Place Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Arum Place Guest House offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 400. per vehicle, one-way.

Does Arum Place Guest House offer free breakfast?

Arum Place Guest House offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Arum Place Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Gold Reef City Casino (11-min drive) and Montecasino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Arum Place Guest House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arum Place Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Arum Place Guest House have a pool?

Arum Place Guest House features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Arum Place Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Arum Place Guest House to downtown Johannesburg?

Arum Place Guest House is 3.6 mi away from Johannesburg.

Arum Place Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

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

Beautiful place to stay

Lovely staff, very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house was really nice and staff were great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Arum is a Gift from Gift

The place was awesome. You could tell a lot of attention and thought was put into the details of how to make this comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Gift was a great host. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Große Zimmer, fürsorglicher Gastgeber. Es besteht jedoch Sanierungsbedarf im Haus und es ist leider ziemlich weit vom Flughafen entfernt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Arum place - our place- the place

Ligger i Mellvi, ett lugnt område utanför centrum. Kände inget obehag vid vistelse på kvällar. Värden fixade trots det transport till/från restauranger. Fantastiskt serviceminded värd som fixade allt från Tonicwatter till förslag på rundturer. Helt klart återkomma om vi passerar Johannesburg igen. Fin miljö, pool och en fin hemma hos känsla.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

BNL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice personalized rooms. The bed was warm and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful property ...terracing outside room to relax ...very quiet... owner was happy to take us to a local restaurant and collect us .....10 mins walk to shopping mall ... 15 mins walk to Melville ...
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superpower guest house in a fantastic area of joburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Really cozy guesthouse, clean, big bedroom and bathroom. Great and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

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

Lovely relaxing stay

We had a lovely night at Arum place - its a v quiet & clean place with v comfy beds. Breakfast was delicious & they were super helpful offering recommendations for local eats & excursions. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent Assar

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

JoBurg

David was à fantastic host and helped us with all kind of things, including free transport to the resturants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addam

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

Wonderful hosts and great rooms

We stayed here for two separate stays on our trip to South Africa- the first time the room was stunning - huge and with beautiful new bath and shower in the room, plus free sweets and drinks. The second time was a slightly less nice room but still huge, well stocked and very comfortable. Breakfasts were excellent and the hosts were extremely kind offering to drive us down to local restaurants in the evening and pick us up. The resident pets are also an absolute delight to hang out with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

3 Night Stay

We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Arum Place Guest House. The room was beautifully appointed and the breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed spending sometime lounging by the pool as well. We would definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Had a lovely time at Arum Place. Gladys and David were wonderful hosts; they even drove us to dinner each night. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place to rest after a long flight

Gladys and David were unbeliavably kind. I felt so well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

Convenient location

Exceeded our expectations. Very friendly hosts, excellent service., you want for nothing. Tea & coffee amply stocked, water, milk and juice in the fridge. Private entrance can come and go as you please. Tastefully decorated. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarkko

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

Great visit

Great place and friendly+ service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Adequate

The room was smaller than expected and rather squashed and the continuous tick of the electric fence all night was disturbing, otherwise not bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Nice and convenient

Very nice place with all the amenities you need. Its location is very good, as you can walk around during the day, have a coffee or go shopping, which is not normal in many parts of JHB. The room was nice and big but the true highlight is Arum Place's owner, who even offers to drive you to restaurants in the evening and then picks you up again when you are done. A perfect service in a city where you usually prefer not to drive around in the dark by yourself. That service was awesome! We also enjoyed the two house dogs Minnie and Daisy very much :). Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Great Hosts and Great Place

Outstanding experience. I also very accommodating and even had bonus dachshunds in their home. Breakfast was magnificent with the best croissants I have ever eaten
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

christina

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

Quarto encantador

O hotel é muito agradável e o proprietário extremamente gentil! Café da manhã delicioso! Agora o quarto é lindo e de muito bom gosto. Um charme!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017