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Sleepy Gecko Guest House

3.5 star property
Travelers can dive into adventure with lively karaoke nights or unwind by the refreshing pool after exploring the fascinating nearby attractions of Melville.

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The Sleepy Gecko Guest House in Melville offers a perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Guests start their day with a warm breakfast buffet before relaxing in the peaceful garden, finding a good book in the library, or taking a cooling dip in the outdoor pool.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Melville, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, is home to Sleepy Gecko Guest House. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Johannesburg Stadium or Ellis Park Stadium. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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84 and 86 3rd Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden featuring flowers and a garden
    Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 7th Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Johannesburg
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Netcare Milpark Hospital
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Witwatersrand
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Xai Xai Lounge
    2 min walk
  • Tilt
    3 min walk
  • De Baba
    1 min walk
  • Jo'anna The Melt Bar
    1 min walk
  • Six Cocktail Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Sleepy Gecko Guest House

Guest house located in Melville
Consider a stay at Sleepy Gecko Guest House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A local area shuttle, luggage storage and karaoke
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Sleepy Gecko Guest House have comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 460 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sleepy Gecko Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sleepy Gecko Guest House located?

Located in Melville, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Campus Square Shopping Centre, University of Johannesburg and South African Broadcasting Corporation. Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and Johannesburg Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Sleepy Gecko Guest House Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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.

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

8/10 Good

RUDY

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

4/10 Poor

Jenny, Lagos

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

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Room comfort

Proprio sympatique ,chauffeur guide dévoué

Tres bien localisé et Beaucoup de potentiel mais d’entretien

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tammy, Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jari, Finland

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Pefect Location

Perfect location in melville.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Place

Nice Place - We enjoyed

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.

8/10 Good

Jose Roberto

Great staff

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

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.

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!

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.