Arum Place Guest House

3.5 star property
Comfortable suburban guesthouse, walk to University of Johannesburg
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Arum Place Guest House

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Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Terrace/patio
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Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Luxury Room (Touch of Grey) | Bathroom

Overview of Arum Place Guest House

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$85
Price available on 29/3/2024

Explore the area

15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Johannesburg8 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Witwatersrand4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohannesburg Zoo6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRosebank Station18 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Economy Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Johannesburg

Arum Place Guest House is located in Westdene, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, and is in the suburbs and in the mountains. Constitution Hill and South African Museum of Military History are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Neighbourgoods Market and Sandton City Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at First National Bank Stadium.

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 8 min walk
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 6 min drive
  • Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 11 min drive
  • Sandton City Mall - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 12 min walk
  • Cafe Picobella Trattoria - 11 min walk
  • Roman's Pizza - 13 min walk
  • Campus Square Express Sandwich Baron - 15 min walk
  • Love Me So - 12 min walk

About this property

Arum Place Guest House

Guest house near University of Johannesburg
Located close to Neighbourgoods Market and South African Museum of Military History, 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 guest house include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • A free local area shuttle, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Arum Place Guest House boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 60-cm plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free tea bags/instant coffee

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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
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.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Arum Place Guest House?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arum Place Guest House on 29 Mar 2024 start from AU$84.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 Museum of Military History and Apartheid Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Arum Place Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arum is a Gift from Gift
The place was awesome. You could tell a lot of attention and thought was put into the details of how to make this comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Gift was a great host. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

BNL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice personalized rooms. The bed was warm and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful property ...terracing outside room to relax ...very quiet... owner was happy to take us to a local restaurant and collect us .....10 mins walk to shopping mall ... 15 mins walk to Melville ...
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superpower guest house in a fantastic area of joburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing stay
We had a lovely night at Arum place - its a v quiet & clean place with v comfy beds. Breakfast was delicious & they were super helpful offering recommendations for local eats & excursions. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Addam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts and great rooms
We stayed here for two separate stays on our trip to South Africa- the first time the room was stunning - huge and with beautiful new bath and shower in the room, plus free sweets and drinks. The second time was a slightly less nice room but still huge, well stocked and very comfortable. Breakfasts were excellent and the hosts were extremely kind offering to drive us down to local restaurants in the evening and pick us up. The resident pets are also an absolute delight to hang out with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018