Pablo House

Property class: 4
Johannesburg guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Pablo House features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. You can indulge in facials or manicures and pedicures, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a garden are other features.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Why we love this property

Food and drink paradise
This guesthouse offers a restaurant, cafe, and bar for culinary explorers. Mornings begin with a complimentary continental breakfast to fuel the day.
Sleep in pure luxury
Premium bedding embraces guests in sumptuous comfort at this guesthouse. In-room massages soothe tired muscles while a free minibar offers select refreshments.

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

A bedroom with teal walls, a bed with white bedding, a grey sofa, and two potted plants.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

A bedroom with a green wall, a wooden floor, a green potted plant, a wicker basket, a green lamp, a Marshall speaker, and a bed with white and black pillows.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, a small round ottoman, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey headboard, and a teal accent wall. There are framed posters and a small stool by the bed.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Loft, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Valley View

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a yellow throw pillow.

Deluxe Loft, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Valley View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Panoramic Villa

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large window.

Panoramic Villa

  • Valley view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

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3 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Campus Square Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 7th Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 52 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪ANAT - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Pablo House

  • Pablo House features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. You can indulge in facials or manicures and pedicures, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a garden are other features.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
15:00
CHECK-OUT
11:00

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 5 kg per pet)*
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Pablo House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as phenomenal, fresh, delicious, and excellent. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

First Class accommodation and service, this place will always be my first choice in Johannesburg.
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8/10 Very good

Great view in the landscape…nice small Boutique Hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night to attend a party close by. Beds were comfortable, great views, tvs in every bedroom. Worked out perfectly for the reason we booked it. Breakfast was delightful, we could choose what we wanted.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel! Great staff, excellent food and the room is very comfy, esp the bed. Very trendy but rustic at the same time. Love this place!❤️
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6/10 Good

Nice facility in a dodgy location
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10/10 Exceptional

Villa stay

This was our final night in Joburg and it was the best night. We stayed in the Villa, which was gorgeous. The restaurant was also amazing. We will definitely be back!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was just as listed. Exceptional staff, great food, and the owners L & L were exceptional hosts.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 1 night stay at Pablo House. We stayed in the villa, which was a very large fantastic space for our family of 5. The views are beautiful! We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Staff was wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an exceptional stay. The people greeted us and went above and beyond to ensure we were welcomed and had everything we need. The property was also so lovely with cool artwork and vibey decor throughout. Truly an exceptional stay. And our dinner and breakfast were both some of the most memorable meals on our trip to South Africa. This place is a gem — book it.
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10/10 Exceptional

We really hoped to get the opportunity to visit Pablo House because we heard a lot of great things about it. And when we finally arrived we were sooooo happy! There is not so much to say; Pablo House is THE PLACE to stay when visiting Johannesburg! Thank you guys!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stylish hotel, wonderful staff

The hotel is very comfortable and welcoming, beautifully designed with very stylish and chic surroundings. The views are wonderful, totally unexpected from a city hotel. It's quiet and safe. Explore the whole place, it's built on a hillside with a pool at the bottom and rooms on many levels. Comfy big beds, great art and the food is lovely too. The staff are all friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to be there when artworks from a local gallery were being displayed, great idea.
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6/10 Good

The restaurant is genuinely lovely and clearly the highlight of the property. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience doesn’t live up to it. The room I stayed in was spacious, but it felt damp, which affected comfort throughout the stay. More concerning is the state of the outdoor areas — they are in clear neglect and give the impression that maintenance has been deferred for quite some time. With proper upkeep, especially outside, this place could be much better. As it stands, it feels uneven: strong food offering, but accommodation and common areas let it down.
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10/10 Exceptional

I love this place, we have stayed in a few hotels in berg over the years but this one is our fav because its so chill, arty and loving. It feels like youre in a nature reserve at the top of the hill in the greenery. It feels like they really support local artists as the art is amazing and you can also buy in the reception. The food and bar selection is always delicious - wood fire T bones, wood fire prawns etc. We know about this place as our local friends always come here for the Pizzas as a group meet. We prefer the bigger rooms like the loft as its like a home with a kitchen and the ceilings are super high. I would stay here over the Four Seasons for a more local art scene view of Jberg.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff and a warm welcome with a great cocktail makes you want to come back. Our bed was super comfortable and with a great view including a weaver bird tending to his nest. It's certainly a unique space to experience something authenticly and lesser known about the Joburg Northern suburbs. It's unfortunate about the typical low water pressure and shower design, which is also way too small. It splashes all over the floor next to your only toilet. A geyser decided to trip just as we were ready to take a shower after a long tiring day and weren't in the mood to wait an hour for hot water. Inconveniently placed light switches, a crucial spotlight flickering and power sockets dating from 1940's without a place to sit down and blow your hair in front of a mirror may all be acceptable by South African standards, but to my Japanese partner unimaginable how that could pass.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was phenomenal, fresh and delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and excellent food
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10/10 Exceptional

Cliff side property, restaurant out stinking standing!
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10/10 Exceptional

The food was excellent 👍
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!!! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Hospitality was incredible and the food was delicious. Wonderful experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

A WARM WINTERY BIRTHDAY BREAKAWAY

Amazing stay. Friendly owner and staff and delicious food. The views are lovely. Especially loved the cosy fire and sun rooms as well as the love seat outside our room. Everything was stunning. Winter retreat. Will definitely recommend and will be returning.
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8/10 Very good

Great stay at a boutique hotel for sure. Owners are thoughtful, attentive, and the VIEWS are amazing. Pablo House has a restaurant that serves a wide variety if delicious meals and tasty drinks. You can definitely tell how much care is here. Would stay again without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Na 7 jaar weer verblijven in Pablo House voelt werkelijk waar als thuiskomen. Sfeervol bohemien ingericht guest house met karakteristieke ‘boomhut’vibe. Een klein stukje paradijs met een fenomenaal uitzicht over de Melville Koppies en ver daarachter. Het restaurant is voor zowel ontbijt (inbegrepen) als diner dusdanig goed dat je er de deur niet voor uit hoeft (houtoven is geweldig!). Super lief en behulpzaam personeel. Als ik toch iets moet zoeken om over te zeuren: het zwembad is aan de kleine kant, maar volstaat absoluut voor de 8 gastenkamers.
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10/10 Exceptional

Casa muito grande, acomodando facilmente uma família. A casa possui um bar com frigobar e alguns utensílios para apoio. A casa não oferece cozinha, mas o hotel tem um restaurante muito bom, com preços excelentes. O café da manhã é excelente! Eles oferecem um valor por pessoa, passando disse você paga a diferente. Para ser sincero, nos dias que ficamos lá, comemos muito e não foi preciso pagar nada, nunca atingimos o valor diário. Pelo que percebemos, a área é um pouco distante e perigosa. Como só andávamos de Uber, isso não foi um problema. O segurança do hotel muito atencioso e gentil, ficava sempre perto da gente. A casa contava com uma piscina, mas estava muito suja.
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6/10 Good

Quarto fora da propriedade, precisa passar pela chuva quando chove. O chuveiro não esquenta, tivemos que tomar banho em outro quarto, inclusive sair na chuva de manhã pra fazer isso. Café da manhã limitado. Funcionários do restaurante sem vontade de atender.