Name: Lucky Bean Guesthouse
Address: 129, 1st Avenue, Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa, 129, 1st Avenue, Melville, Gauteng, 2092, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $54 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Lucky Bean Guesthouse

129, 1st Avenue, Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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In the suburb of Melville in Johannesburg, Lucky Bean Guesthouse features a lush garden and an outdoor pool. The guesthouse is just over half a mile from the Country Club. Stylishly decorated, the bright and spacious rooms offer a patio with garden views, satellite TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available. Breakfast is served outside on the terrace or in the breakfast room. A variety of restaurants, coffee shops and bars can be found just over half a mile walk away. Lucky Bean is 2 miles from the University of the Witwatersrand and 6 miles from Soccer City. Central Johannesburg can be reached within 10 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Family Room with Private Bathroom

2 twin beds

and

1 king bed

Queen Room

1 queen bed

King or Twin Room

1 king bed

2 twin beds

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

9.1

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.5

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.3

Free WiFi

9.6

High score for Johannesburg

See what guests loved the most:

Mark
Canada
“The property and staff are extraordinary. It has an oasis feel to it.”
Mark
United States of America
“Conway and Natalie were excellent hosts and obviously love and want to share Johannesburg with their guests. The property is beautiful and safe, in a very nice and quiet area. The breakfasts provided were excellent, and Conway or Natalie was...”
David
Germany
“you can walk to the center of Melville with bars and restaurants at daytime.”
Steven
United States of America
“Great location in Melville. Beautifully appointed room that opens out onto a peaceful garden and pool. Friendly staff and great breakfast. Conway and Natasha are very gracious hosts who give great recommendations for restaurants and JBurg...”
Joachim
China
“Wonderful guesthouse with great staff. The room was big and very neat. Breakfast at the premises was also very good!”
Gayle
United States of America
“Conway and Natasha were great to work with. They helped us with places to stay, cabs, activities, holding our luggage, in short a whole host of things. We stayed at the Lucky Bean on three occasions while traveling in Southern Africa. Each time...”
Gayle
United States of America
“This guest house is a great retreat in Johannesburg. The owner is able to suggest many great restaurants in the area and things to do. We have stayed here three times while traveling back-and-forth to neighboring countries for safari. It has been...”
Gayle
United States of America
“We will have used Lucky Bean on 3 ocassions during our one month visit of southern Africa. Each day was bit by a super friendly and helpful owner, and a great staff to bed great breakfast. The lucky being was a excellent respite in between our...”
Shepherd
United States of America
“Conway was incredibly helpful in helping us plan our stay. He was very thoughtful and accommodating in his suggestions. Per his suggestion, we spent two days touring with Cecilia - she was fabulous! Great breakfast every morning! Highly...”
Carol
United States of America
“Fantastic hospitality! Our large room had a comfy patio in a lovely garden Conway was an attentive host with plenty of great tips for our first visit to Jo’burg. The Soweto tour with Cecilia was thought-provoking. Overall a great place to land!”

Hosted by Natasha and Conway

9.7

Host Review Score

Natasha and Conway

Set on a large, peaceful Melville property with a beautiful garden and pool, the guesthouse has a gentle sense of quiet and harmony. Whether you are travelling for pleasure or business, are a visiting academic or need to be close to the hospitals, Lucky Bean is ideal. The nine rooms are all spacious, light and stylish with five-star graded beds. They have their own private entrances, most with patio space and garden views. There is complimentary high speed Wi-Fi internet connectivity, DSTV (hotel bouquet), room safes, tea and coffee facilities, a desk and chair and safe parking. For travelers, our knowledge of the city, and our assistance, ensure an easy and interesting stay, from arrival to departure.

Conway and Natasha are born and bred Joburgers. We have a great love for our city and know it well. Natasha was a dancer, a phot-journalist and now teaches Yoga. Conway worked in, and then owned bars and restaurants, and they have a great passion for music and culture. We are super warm and friendly, and only wish for our guests to feel at home and cared for, from the moment they enter our gate, to the moment that they leave.

Melville is the most central base for visiting Joburg. Its central location makes it easy to access Soweto, The Apartheid Museum, Braamfontein, the City Centre, Maboneng, the Red Hop-on Hop-off Bus, The Cradle of Humankind, Rosebank and Sandton. We are also close to University of Johannesburg, Wits University, Parklane Clinic and the Donald Gordon Medical Centre. We are perfectly positioned for visiting all of those places, and you have a selection of good restaurants, coffee shops and bars close by on 7th Street. The ideal Joburg visit is 2 or 3 days long, to allow you to truly experience how diverse and exciting the city is. Speak to us, we are happy to share!

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Lucky Bean Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 415 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Lucky Bean Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

One child under 2 years stays free of charge in an existing bed.

One older child or adult is charged ZAR 350 for staying in an extra bed.

Please inform Lucky Bean Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Lucky Bean Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Racquetball
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Swimming pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
Room options at Lucky Bean Guesthouse include:
- Family
- Double
- Twin/Double
Lucky Bean Guesthouse is 2.5 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Lucky Bean Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The prices at Lucky Bean Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.