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Sleepy Gecko Guest House

3.5 star property
Melville guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Reception
Bathroom
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Conference centre
  • Area shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
84 and 86 3rd Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 11 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 54 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 25 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tilt Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smoking Kills Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Six Cocktail Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sleepy Gecko Guest House

When you stay at Sleepy Gecko Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Gold Reef City Casino. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is noon
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (15 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 10.00 km*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Karaoke

Working away

  • Conference centre

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 460 per vehicle
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Sleepy Gecko Guest House Hotel Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sleepy Gecko Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (11-min drive) and Montecasino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sleepy Gecko Guest House and nearby?
Sleepy Gecko Guest House has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sleepy Gecko Guest House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Sleepy Gecko Guest House like?
Sleepy Gecko Guest House is a short 1-minute walk from 7th Street and 17 minutes' walk from University of Johannesburg.

Sleepy Gecko Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
Evelyn, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

T’was okey for 1 night
RUDY, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

It’s not a mordern facility.
Jenny, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Phillip, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Adri, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful owner
Great owner, he was very helpful in a number of ways. Also nice location, with some good restaurants in walking distance.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Luis, 8-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location
Good location. Information is hard to come by and breakfast was hit and miss.
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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..
Nesil, 9-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient, cozy guesthouse.
We had a great time. There was always somewhere new to go during our stay, and the room was great.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Proprio sympatique ,chauffeur guide dévoué
Tres bien localisé et Beaucoup de potentiel mais d’entretien
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Diana C C, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Prisvärt
Prisvärt, nära till ett antal restauranger/pubar.
Robert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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).
michele, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jari, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jessica, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pefect Location
Perfect location in melville.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Place
Nice Place - We enjoyed
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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