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Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

1.0 star property
Hostel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre in Johannesburg

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
In-room dining
Exterior
Shared fridge, microwave

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193
  • Place, Everard Read Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosebank Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

Heart of Johannesburg.You'll find Dunkeld West Shopping Centre and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Rosebank Mall and Hyde Park Corner are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Everard Read Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • CIRCA on Jellicoe - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park Corner - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 6 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 17 min walk
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

Hostel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre in Johannesburg
As a guest of Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker offers 10 shared accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Shared accommodations

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 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 ahead of time 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Towels fee: ZAR 30 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • 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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker to the airport?

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker is 25.5 mi (38-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 Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker on May 21, 2026 start from CA $19, 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 Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker have an airport shuttle?

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker offers an airport shuttle.

Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker offer free breakfast?

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

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

What time is check-in at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

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

Is there free parking at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker have a pool?

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker features an outdoor pool.

Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker to downtown Johannesburg?

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker is 4.4 mi away from Johannesburg.

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 4 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Morne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding smelled weird, the bathrooms are in horrible condition and the the security is non-existent. Weird people kept knocking on my door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Célia Maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never wish anyone the experience we had in this placê. It should never be called lodge for backpackers or whatever.. we have never been in a such a placê like this.. despite being in backpackers places in many other countries. Even if it was for free it would be expensive. Unhygienic room and bathroom, the hygien paper nearly to finish and even dirty, toilet leaking water, the shower not heating enough to bê warm as it was Winter. As it was not enough the room was terrible freezing. In some point my husband ask for a bath towel (there was not in the bathroom) the ‘staff’ gave us a small old bath mat..( it would be better say ‘we don’t provide any’ ). Kitchen with no glasses, no cutlery.. At the end as it had too many things to be pointed and staff not receptive at all.. we decide to survive that night and go anywhere else the day next.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lotte Van der

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lehto

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

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020