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Sand River Guest House provides spa facilities and air-conditioned accommodations in Johannesburg, 4.8 miles from Gautrain Sandton Station. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The property has a garden and a family-friendly restaurant that serves African and American cuisine. At the guest house, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. A selection of options including fruit, juice, and cheese are available for the full English/Irish breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Sandton City Mall is 5.2 miles from the guest house, while Montecasino is 5.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International, 15 miles from Sand River Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mapula
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved everything about the place! Absolutely good value for money, the staff is great and the breakfast is amazing. The location is also great. Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!
  • Kelly
    Botswana Botswana
    The nature around the Guest house. It was very clean with good breakfast.
  • Dylan
    United States of America United States of America
    The B&B is well located and situated in a lovely garden by the river. The staff were friendly and accommodating, we had a very relaxing time here.

Managed by Mabel Ramafoko

Company review score: 8.9Based on 324 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I personally value my clients more that anything,Like to read religious books like bible. I strives to make our guests feel at home ,That is why I see every guest coming back for the warmness I give.

Property info

Sand River Guest House offers all the comfort you need, with more tranquillity than you expect, in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Sand River. Settled in a large garden covering over an acre, guests are invited to relax on the patio and take in the sights and sounds of the garden and river. You will find it hard to believe that you are within walking distance of the Rivonia business centre. The premium shopping areas of Sandton, Fourways, Woodmead and Morningside are close by while Hyde Park and Rosebank are not too far away.

Neighborhood info

We have excellent neighbors,we share parking if we have the function.All are just resident except front opposite they have a gym. We have a sister Guesthouse,that we use when we are overflowing,Or overbooked.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • International • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sand River Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Sand River Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 5:30 AM to 10:00 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 over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Sand River Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sand River Guest House 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Sand River Guest House

  • Check-in at Sand River Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Sand River Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Couples' massage
    • Back massage
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Neck massage

  • Sand River Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Sand River Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sand River Guest House is 10.6 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Sand River Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sand River Guest House on this page.

  • Room options at Sand River Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Studio