The Hillside House
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:30
- Parking
- Available
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Naledi M.
The house was tidy throughout, and our room was clean, but the price didn’t feel fair for what we got. I’ve stayed at better guest houses for the same amount or even less. This felt closer to a step up from a backpackers than a proper guesthouse. At night we couldn’t find anyone on site, not even a security guard, which made us uncomfortable. A lower price would have made this kind of accommodation more reasonable and earned it a better rating. It wasn’t a favourite, and I’ll stay somewhere else next time I’m in Melville.

Annelie B.
The quiet garden was a lovely setting, and our hostess and the staff were both professional and friendly. The place has an authentic old world feel, with spacious, sunny rooms and sumptuous bedding and towels. Booking The Hillside House for a Johannesburg stay is an easy choice.
Marietjie N.
That gorgeous garden and the efficient, friendly staff really impressed me. I was blown away by the quality of the guest house and can’t wait to come back. 😁
Peter B.
Michelle has done a great job with this lovely guesthouse. The decor is tasteful, and the place has plenty of character.
Thabiso M.
It looks lovely now, and the new management seems to have made a big difference. The place has changed a lot for the better.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
11 available- Smoking areas
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Garden
- Room service
- Linens
- Iron and board
- Laundry
- Airport transportation
- Car rental
- Transfer services
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Offsite parking reservations required
Meals
2 available- Common kitchen
- Kettle
Pool and beach
3 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach/pool towels
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
8 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Cable TV
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
291 m 4 min walk
24.9 km
2.9 km 36 min walk
256 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Johannesburg Botanical Gardens2.9 km 36 min walk
- Zoo Lake3.8 km
- Nelson Mandela Bridge4.1 km
- Mary Fitzgerald Square4.1 km
- Sci-Bono Discovery Centre4.4 km
Restaurants
20- Dos Manos256 m 3 min walk
- Vida e Caffe310 m 4 min walk
- Perth Road Takeaway Food323 m 4 min walk
- Tsunami Beach Restaurant352 m 4 min walk
- Nando's355 m 4 min walk
Transit
20- O.R. Tambo International AirportAirport24.9 km
- Lanseria International AirportAirport27.7 km
- University of JohannesburgBus291 m 4 min walk
- UJ Kingsway CampusBus291 m 4 min walk
- Main and 1st AvenueBus328 m 4 min walk

Stay rules
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