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Rosebank Boarding Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre in Johannesburg

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Exterior
Living area
Shared fridge
Exterior
Double Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2096
  • Place, Rosebank Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Shared fridge

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared fridge

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared fridge

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

In Johannesburg .You'll find Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center within a 15-minute walk of this Johannesburg hostel. Dunkeld West Shopping Centre and Zoo Lake Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Everard Read Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zoo Lake Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 15 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 18 min walk
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Proud Mary - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪MiBar Martini - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Grillhouse - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Rosebank Boarding Hostel

Hostel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre in Johannesburg
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Rosebank Boarding Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Rosebank Boarding Hostel offers 10 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Johannesburg hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [219 Avenue Parktown North]
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 10 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 170.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.0 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 170.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Rosebank Boarding Hostel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rosebank Boarding Hostel to the airport?

Rosebank Boarding Hostel is 25.6 mi (42-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Rosebank Boarding Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel offer free breakfast?

Rosebank Boarding Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Gold Reef City Casino (13-min drive) and Montecasino (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel have a pool?

Rosebank Boarding Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Rosebank Boarding Hostel to downtown Johannesburg?

Rosebank Boarding Hostel is 4.4 mi away from Johannesburg.

Rosebank Boarding Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

They need to revamp the place

It was smelly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ransford

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ACHIAW KWASI

Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great price

For the price it works and is safe and clean and in a wonderful location walking distance to Rosebank mall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tessa

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

2/10 Terrible

Rogerio

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
To much noise. An engenier over our head. No towel or towel paper. Positive aspects stuff are kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021