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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Emmarentia Guest House in Emmarentia offers a garden, terrace, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with garden views. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, concierge, and housekeeping. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served with warm dishes and juice. The property offers streaming services, a work desk, and a dining area for guests to enjoy meals. Local Attractions: Parkview Golf Club is an 18-minute walk away, while Johannesburg Stadium is 7 km from the property. O.R. Tambo International Airport is 28 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peta
    Australia Australia
    Great breakfast and super friend staff. Comfortable and clean rooms
  • Sameerah
    South Africa South Africa
    Guys the host is just a beautiful person. He really made us feel like we were staying at a family member's house.
  • Shiluva
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location. Friendly and professional staff. Very helpful and always ready to assist.
  • Swart
    South Africa South Africa
    It was so spacious. Everything was clean and neat!
  • Lepedi
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the place, Everything was on point, I even had the exception of being given the safe to lock up my valuables.
  • Solomons
    South Africa South Africa
    The moment I arrived I was greeted by the most friendliest person, and directly ushered to my bedroom which was beautifully designed and hygienically pleasant. I honestly loved my stay and will definitely be back soon. ~Thank you so much.
  • Khomotso
    South Africa South Africa
    Safe, and clean environment. Simphiwe was so welcoming and helped me with whatever I needed throughout my stay. I am definitely going to come back 😊
  • Johanna
    South Africa South Africa
    The friendliest host(Simphiwe), safety, location, and delicious breakfast.
  • Madikela
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was beautiful and thank you for the stuff member that us feel welcome
  • Colette
    South Africa South Africa
    Always helpful and accommodating with arrangements. We'll equipped, comfortable King sized bed and warm bedding. Breakfast was lovely! It was a short stay, but would definitely visit again.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Emmarentia Guest House

Company review score: 9.5Based on 141 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Emmarentia is one of Johannesburg's oldest and most charming suburbs, known for its name“Green Heart” of the city and village-like atmosphere. It is a diverse and welcoming community, making it a popular destination for tourists, business travelers, and locals seeking an authentic experience in the heart of Johannesburg. The neighborhood embodies the true essence of a vibrant and multicultural city, offering a unique energy that captivates visitors.

Property information

Emmarentia Guest House is located in a leafy and lush suburb, referred to fondly by locals as the ‘Green Heart’ of Johannesburg. The guesthouse is in close proximity to Emmarentia Dam, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, and the vibrant and social Parks areas including Greenside, Parkhurst and Melville. It is also conveniently located for certain sports facilities including and Mark's Park Sports Club, Parkview Golf Course and the Country Club of Johannesburg in Auckland Park. The guesthouse includes 5 spacious ensuite bedrooms, as well as two optional self-catering apartments. Within the guest house, there are 2 bedrooms downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs, each of which has an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Each of the self-catering apartments has its own private entrance and a terrace onto the garden, ideal for longer stays. The garden is very well kept, with a large lawn, well-established trees, beautiful flower beds, a large outdoor covered patio and a swimming pool. For guests staying on a Bed and Breakfast basis, a full, a la Carte, English-style breakfast is offered in our dining area, overlooking the patio, swimming pool and expansive garden. Each of our rooms is equipped with free wifi, air conditioning, a hair dryer and satellite television. The property has around the clock security and plenty of secure off-street parking. Regrettably no children under the age of 12 years.

Neighbourhood information

*Braamfontein Spruit MTB and Walking Trail *Cafés & Eateries *Family Entertainment / Craft & Flea Markets / Farm Stalls & Markets *Farm Stalls & Markets *Milpark hospital * Lobster Tavern (Greenside ) *Turn n tender Parktown north *Emmarentia Dam and the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens * Marks Park Sports Club * The Country Club of Johannesburg, Auckland Park

Languages spoken

English,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Emmarentia Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 90
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Emmarentia Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.