Arum Place Guest House

3.5 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Terrace/patio
Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Parking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arum Place Guest House offers genuine Johannesburg hospitality with cooked-to-order breakfast and dry cleaning services. Enjoy barbecue grills, concierge assistance, and free coffee and tea in the lobby. The free area shuttle makes exploring the city hassle-free.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • First National Bank Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 14 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪UJ Student Centre - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dos Manos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arum Place Guest House

Guesthouse near University of Johannesburg
Located close to Neighbourgoods Market and Constitution Hill, Arum Place Guest House provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Arum Place Guest House have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 60-cm plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1935
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from September to November
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Arum Place Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Arum Place Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arum Place Guest House?

Arum Place Guest House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Arum Place Guest House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arum Place Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Arum Place Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–11 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arum Place Guest House located?

Located in Westdene, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Johannesburg and within 6 mi (10 km) of Neighbourgoods Market and Constitution Hill. South African National Museum of Military History and Apartheid Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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