Perfect place to explore Joburg from. Beautiful located and very caring managed. Somebody living in Joburg suggested it. How right she was! Jochen and Ulrike (London) More

I have stayed at this small, secluded hotel conveniently located in a side street in the Melville suburb of Johannesburg for a number of years now. When I arrived for my first visit, some five or even six years ago, the hotel exuded charm, warmth, good cheer, cleanliness, great service and good value for the rates then in effect. I... More

I spent one day/one night at Thulani Lodge during the World Cup. The place is fairly small and so are the rooms, which are very basic indeed but comfortable and value for money. The best thing about it is its location in Melville, close to shops, bars and restaurants. Melville almost feels like a small village, is safe and has... More

We spent 2 nights here during the World Cup and were most impressed by the helpfulness of Beat, the man in charge of the guesthouse. He offered numerous suggestions for activities in Jo'burg and was extremely helpful in arranging transportation. The ladies on staff served up a lovely hot breakfast each morning. The lodge itself is conveniently close to the... More

This is a simply splendid little hotel! I have stayed here on numerous occasions over the years on my way into and out of South Africa, and I have never ever been disappointed in any way with time spent at the Thulani Lodge. The hotel itself is tucked away behind an anonymous, unimposing white wall on 3rd Avenue in the... More

This must simply be the best place to stay in Johannesburg. A one minute walk from safe and fun 3rd Avenue in Melville with all its restaurants, cafés and bars (try Wish, our absolute favourite at all times of the day), you step into an oasis where the only noise is birds. Only seven rooms around a beautiful leafy garden... More