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Sleepy Gecko Guest House

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house in Melville

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A house with a porch, steps, and potted plants.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a giraffe sculpture, and a painting on the wall.
A yellow building with a staircase leading to a covered porch area.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a window.
A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a grassy lawn and various plants.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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84 and 86 3rd Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092
  • Place, University of Johannesburg
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Witwatersrand
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a small wooden nightstand.

Luxury Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a window.

Suite

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

Melville stay.Your stay at this Melville guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Campus Square Shopping Centre and University of Johannesburg. South African Broadcasting Corporation and Melville Koppies Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • 7th Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Johannesburg - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Campus Square Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 9 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 9 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ratz Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪De Baba - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piza e Vino - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sleepy Gecko Guest House

3.5-star guest house in Melville
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Sleepy Gecko Guest House. An area shuttle within 10.00 km is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sleepy Gecko Guest House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 15 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 460 per vehicle

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
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, American Express, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sleepy Gecko Guest House to the airport?

Sleepy Gecko Guest House is 20.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sleepy Gecko Guest House.

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House offer free breakfast?

Sleepy Gecko Guest House offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Gold Reef City Casino (10-min drive) and Montecasino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House have a pool?

Sleepy Gecko Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sleepy Gecko Guest House to downtown Johannesburg?

Sleepy Gecko Guest House is 3.1 mi away from Johannesburg.

Sleepy Gecko Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

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

Convenient, cozy guesthouse.

We had a great time. There was always somewhere new to go during our stay, and the room was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

Great location, but needs some things organised

The room was clean and the location is great, just around the corner from bars. because of Covid, he had no reception anymore, neither breakfast was served but we could just help ourself. which i didn't minded neither. but then all necessary things in the kitchen has to be provided and as well everything should be cleaned every morning, and not only in the afternoon, same as dishwasher, is turned on in the evening, but never emptied. as i did it. but i still would stay again, just because of the great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

RUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
T’was okey for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s not a mordern facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quirky guesthouse that I loved from the 1st minute

Quirky guesthouse that I loved from the 1st minute I arrived. Rooms were beautiful with big bed and cool old fashioned bath in large en-suite. Breakfast was good too, with cereal, eggs, rashers and mushrooms. Melville is a trendy town and good bars are within,100 m of the guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Room comfort

Proprio sympatique ,chauffeur guide dévoué

Tres bien localisé et Beaucoup de potentiel mais d’entretien
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Diana C C

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

És

Cheguei às 23 h e não tinha recepção. Dois hóspedes nos ajudaram a gritar para alguém abrir a porta. Um cara nos abordou querendo dinheiro, tivemos que nos reunir para retirá-los, foi uma cena de terror. Entramos no hotel e ar condicionado não funcionava e o ventilador(coitado). Pela manhã fomos atras de Wi-Fi e só pegava próximo a um dos quartos, tivemos que ficar em pé, próximos. Pagamos duas diárias mas saímos naquela manhã. Foi muito chato não ter alguém para acessar. Uma funcionária até tentou, mas sem êxito.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Prisvärt

Prisvärt, nära till ett antal restauranger/pubar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Adri

Disliked: Room comfort
There was a mouldy smell in my room which made it difficult to breathe. Linen and towels were clean but towels were hard and had a tear. The communal kitchen also had a bar smell, a mix of old oil and a gas leak. staff were friendly. I didn't stay for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Helpful owner

Great owner, he was very helpful in a number of ways. Also nice location, with some good restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sérénité et bon accueil

2 jours qui nous ont permis de visiter en taxi Soweto et Jo ´Burg. Hotel situé dans un quartier très agreable et sûr Melville dont le propriétaire Greg est très aimable et serviable. On est bien accueilli par tout le personnel. Une petite piscine permet de se baigner rapidement en été. Il s'agit certainement d'un très bel hôtel dans le passé mais tombé en oubli depuis le déclin de Jo 'Burg. C'est dommage mais la région souffre du déclin du tourisme et de la mauvaise réputation des alentours (insécurité particulièrement criante).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

Very quaint and comfortable

Very quaint and comfortable. Great was great and helpful. Really nice neighbourhood. Will definitely try to stay there again if we go back to Jo'berg.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good location

Good location. Information is hard to come by and breakfast was hit and miss.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jari

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

Guest house in a very good location

Relaxed atmophere with a touch of good old times. We are already missing the sweet dog and cats of the owners of the guest house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty place

The place was very dirty. The shower was very inconvenient because it was in the bath and water was all over the room when taking a shower. The dog nearly bite me and the cats follow guests. Breakfast was acceptable. There was loud noise on daily basis from the neighbouring place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nesil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very disappointing experience. When we walked in to hotel we couldn't find anybody in the reception for 2 hours almost. And the guy appeared with robe on him.. the room was terribly dirty. We saw the dogs on the aisle of rooms..
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Highly Recommendable for Pet Lovers

Excelent! Was a pleasant time and is very close of nice and economic restaurants and clubs to listen to good music or dance a bit and grab a bite. Also have cats and a dog that are lovely and make miss less my cat back home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Pefect Location

Perfect location in melville.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Cap B.

Not what was expected but was useful...

Location is in a convenient area. The pictures of the room don't look like the room we stayed in. For the cost it was useful. Owner and staff were very pleasant.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Place

Nice Place - We enjoyed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

small nice guest house

Cosy quiet guesthouse with nice bedroom and freestanding bathtub. Dogs and cats around. Breakfast good. Neigbourhood with lots of bars and restaurants.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose Roberto

Great staff

Great place. Simple guesthouse, but the staff was very helpfull
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siv Anita

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

Sentralt og hyggelig overnatting I Johannesburg

Hyggelig opphold, kommer gjerne tilbake. Store gode rom og vennlig personale.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

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

Nightlive and Secluded

Absolutely fabulous place, 10 meters from Mellville 7th Street but secluded and quit. The owners are lovely, the service is great and the house is a piece of art, all fits just perfect!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

We had a great stay. The location was perfect, walking distance to good bars and restaurants. Staff was very friendly.