The Emerald Guest House is very dated. The rooms have extention cords hanging off the wall, and the light switches are a nylon string hanging from the roof! The beds were comfortable and I slept great, the shower had hot water so I cant complain in this regard. However the rooms could use a great deal of maintenance. On a... More

I chose the Emerald Guest House for a one night stay, before a morning flight. When I went to the airport info desk to find out about being picked up, I was told to go to the next info desk, as short distance away. the woman called the Emerald and the driver was at the airport in a few minutes.... More

In a residential neighbourhood near the JNB Airport, this guest house seems mostly suited to back packers. Room had bare fluorescent strips on ceiling for lkighting in was infested with ants. Bed was less than comfortable. Staff indifferent. We ended up having dinner at the airport, as the dining area and menu choices weren't very appealing More

This is definately a budget stay. Transport from the airport was an inconvenience. My plane landed at 22:00 and I had to wait for other guests to land before we left for the guest house. I only got there after 23:00 despite only being 5 minutes from the airport. Rooms are adequit and clean but nothing fancy. Bed was hard... More

A gorgeous hose In Kempton Park with a small pool and lovely garden - the best bed I have ever slept in and such lovely people running it.Well situated to bars and good Thai/Korean restaurants.This guest house is surely the gm it professes to be More

If you’ve been up since 0245 GMT and reach arrivals in Johannesburg at 2300 you’d be hard pushed to find a better place to spend the night than the Emerald Inn. Friendly staff, from the guy who picks you up at the airport to the lady on reception and the cook at breakfast in the morning; clean and perfectly adequate... More

We stayed here for two nights and had a brilliand experience. The staff was help full and the Breakfast was excellent. Their is also Two swimming pools and a large garden to relax and enjoy, with a abundance of bird life More

First impressions were good, arrival into the secure compound via free shuttle from OR Tambo airport, can't really fault it. Reception staff polite, accomodating, and helpful. It's a B&B guesthouse, no thrills, the basics, but everything you need. Internet, breakfast, bar, clean sheets. Don't raise any expectations for this stop-over joint, you get what you pay for but it's all... More

We visited the Emerald for the World Cup and compared to similarly priced accommodation in South Africa this was excellent. The beds were comfortable and the transportation to and from the airport and Gautrain was useful in a city that is notoriously difficult to travel in. The bar stayed open late and the company was warm. Believe me, we experienced... More