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The Space Guest House

62 5th avenue | Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Space Guest House
Ranked #60 of 151 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Netherlands
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Two years ago, when I was living and working in Johannesburg for some eight months, Melville was one of THE suburbs of Johannesburg to be. Its bustling high street (7th Street between 1st and 5th Avenues) was full of restaurants, bars and little shops, attracting a bohémien crowd of often large size. Last month me and my boyfriend returned to... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

We stayed in Suite 2 and there is a small garden area but is has no comfortable furniture there for relaxing outside - so there is no real good outdoor space.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

For anyone thinking of opening a guest house, I highly recommend that they go to the Space Guest House and learn from the very best. Space turned out to be a real gem. Ruby and Johann as hosts, treat you with a warmth and friendliness that makes you feel like family. They do everything within their power to ensure that... More

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Boston
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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I had stayed at this guest house on a previous occasion which led me to select this guest house. I reserved a room online and received confirmation at the end of June that my guest suite had been booked. On arrival, I was told that I had been booked into a completely different guest house because a large group had... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

We made a booking @ The Space, & arrived just before sunset. The person on duty, didn't know of our reservation so left us out on the street with our bags while she apparently checked for our reservation. Then she suggested we go next door to the The Saffron guest house. In any case, they are owned by the same... More

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Johann Strauss, Owner at The Space Guest House, responded to this review
4 December 2011

Dear guest. You were never booked with my establishment, but with Saffron Guest House, which is located directly opposite me, and have their own staff and check-in procedures. I cannot take responsibility for another guest houses guests. Hope you had a pleasant stay, as they are our neighbors and we work well together with them. More

London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

I was booked in for 3 weeks but had to leave early due to work plans changing. I can only talk about Suite 2 cos that's the only room i was in - although Suite 1 looked nice also when i was offered the choice of the two, took 2 because of the full garden access. Suite 2 feels like... More

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Johann Strauss, Owner at The Space Guest House, responded to this review
6 September 2011

I took time as the owner to read all the reviews. i thank all my guests for the wonderful response and we always strive to make your stay more comfortable, and secure. Please feel free at all times, during your stay to voice your concerns, as this will only help us to offer you the best service, and make your... More

Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011

This place was very good. It is right on 5th in Melville (which is a street full of bars, bookstores, restaurants, etc), one of the really nice safe bohemian districts in JBurg. There are two buildings (one each side of 5th ave). The properties are fenced and locked (usual in JBurg). My suite had a separate bedroom and bathroom, and... More

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Buford, Georgia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2011

The Space Guest House is in an excellent neighborhood in Joburg. It is very secure. At no time did I worry about security. We stayed in a suite which was very spacious, had a nice kitchenette with cutlery, fridge, and microwave. The bed was great, very cozy and comfortable. Breakfast is available at a near by French cafe which was... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010

The Space House was great, roomy apartment style accommodation right on 7th St which was a great, safe street. Ruby was helpful and Melville and the Space House exceeded all our expectations. Breakfast was excellent too!!!

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Nyon, Switzerland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2010

I was amazed at the quality of this place. It's clean, very modern and perfect for all travellers. Melville is a safe part of the city and very convenient for the city centre.

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62 5th avenue | Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 121 AUD - 150 AUD

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