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Life on 3rd

28A 3rd Street | Melville, Johannesburg 2190, South Africa
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Ranked #11 of 147 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Fana S
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

They made my first xmas with my partner memorable, the service is great, the atmosphere is to die for. You cannot tell that its in melville, you only notice when you walk/ drive out. We really had a great time, we definately going back. Fana and Sthe More

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KerryAnne285
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

It's home away from home. I had a comfortable stay and the host (Lidia) was very hospitable. I would definitely love to visit again. I loved the privacy of the place and the fact that they could assist in every way possible. The rooms are nicely decorated and very spacious. More

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AnIrishView
Dublin
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11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

This is a really trendy place that makes you feel right at home. Based in a nice safe area its perfect to explore Jo'burg from and has many good bars and restaurants really near by. The rooms very nice and airy. The décor is really great and the common areas are comfortable and welcoming. Staff were friendly and willing to... More

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FabiolaGrzybowski
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Great place, great people! The rooms are confortable, the decoration is charming, the house is beautiful and the service is fantastic. And of course, the breakfest is delicious! The neighbourhood is quiet and not so far from the street with the best pubs and restaurants and Joberg. More

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464NPeterson464
Philadelphia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Can't say enough about this B&B. The rooms are well appointed and the staff are the friendliest people you'll ever meet. I felt like family for the month I was there. The food is delicious and the rooms are cleaned daily. quite possibly the nicest living arrangement I will ever experience. More

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angelguides
Minneapolis
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

My stay at Life on 3rd was fantastic!! Damien was awesome at helping me get my trip in order. Big Boy was a great driver for the airport transfers and getting us safely to and from the daily excursions. The breakfasts were an delicious way to start the day. I felt right at home during my stay. I cannot tell... More

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dharmabumGodalming
Godalming, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

On a 21 day visit from the UK we stayed for five nights and loved it. Convenient location, friendly and attentive staff, great breakfasts. Would stay there again. More

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occasionaladventure
New York City, New York
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9 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

We arrived an hour after check-in time officially closed. Therefore, it is likely we received the worst room. This still doesn't excuse the fact that there was no bathroom door. Instead there is a door directly from the main hallway to the bathroom. This door is secured, but this didn't make me feel any better about the fact that anyone... More

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Lifeon3rd, Owner at Life on 3rd, responded to this review
8 November 2011

Room 2 is one of our Standard Rooms. Not too big, not too small. Just right . It has an ensuite bathroom - see pictures. A lot of 5 Star establishments have ensiute bathrooms without doors. I sense a bit of a paranoid personality here - the bathroom floor is a concrete floor, so nobody can 'hear your every step'.... More

shenid
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

I lived at Life on 3rd for one month together with 11 Temple University students. We absolutely loved our stay. A few of the highlights? 1) The breakfast. It is made with love and care. 2) The pleasant and kind cooks and custodial staff - Aunty Lizzie, Lydia and Beaula. 3) The wonderfully attentive owner and host, Lize. 4) Electric... More

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shayshay_91
New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Life on 3rd was a great place to stay at. It felt like a home away from home. The food was delicious, the rooms were all decorated beautifully which added to the welcoming aura, and the ladies worked very hard to make sure that your comfort was always first. More

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