Arum Place Guest House

3.5 star property

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Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Terrace/patio
Parking
Luxury Room
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091
  • University of Johannesburg
    8 min walk
  • Stones Melville
    5 min walk
  • Rosebank Station
    19 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    38 min drive

Room options

Luxury Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Arum Place Guest House

Suburban Johannesburg guesthouse in Westdene with free breakfast
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this guesthouse has a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Arum Place Guest House offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 60-cm plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Arum Place Guest House, you're just a quick walk from University of Johannesburg. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 1-minute drive from University of Johannesburg and 6 minutes from Neighbourgoods Market
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Arum Place Guest House.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Johannesburg guesthouse.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available weekdays 7 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 60-cm plasma TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arum Place Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Arum Place Guest House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Arum Place Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

S

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arum is a Gift from Gift
The place was awesome. You could tell a lot of attention and thought was put into the details of how to make this comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Gift was a great host. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

BNL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice personalized rooms. The bed was warm and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful property ...terracing outside room to relax ...very quiet... owner was happy to take us to a local restaurant and collect us .....10 mins walk to shopping mall ... 15 mins walk to Melville ...
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superpower guest house in a fantastic area of joburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing stay
We had a lovely night at Arum place - its a v quiet & clean place with v comfy beds. Breakfast was delicious & they were super helpful offering recommendations for local eats & excursions. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Addam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts and great rooms
We stayed here for two separate stays on our trip to South Africa- the first time the room was stunning - huge and with beautiful new bath and shower in the room, plus free sweets and drinks. The second time was a slightly less nice room but still huge, well stocked and very comfortable. Breakfasts were excellent and the hosts were extremely kind offering to drive us down to local restaurants in the evening and pick us up. The resident pets are also an absolute delight to hang out with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 Night Stay
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Arum Place Guest House. The room was beautifully appointed and the breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed spending sometime lounging by the pool as well. We would definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Had a lovely time at Arum Place. Gladys and David were wonderful hosts; they even drove us to dinner each night. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to rest after a long flight
Gladys and David were unbeliavably kind. I felt so well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominique, Westbury, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location
Exceeded our expectations. Very friendly hosts, excellent service., you want for nothing. Tea & coffee amply stocked, water, milk and juice in the fridge. Private entrance can come and go as you please. Tastefully decorated. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jarkko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visit
Great place and friendly+ service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate
The room was smaller than expected and rather squashed and the continuous tick of the electric fence all night was disturbing, otherwise not bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hosts and Great Place
Outstanding experience. I also very accommodating and even had bonus dachshunds in their home. Breakfast was magnificent with the best croissants I have ever eaten
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodate transportation to go shopping and to Caves. Super friendly and nice staff.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hosts
The owners were very helpful in many ways: giving us rides, arranging a great local guide to take us to Soweto, etc., and giving us all the information we needed promptly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, comfortable place with excellent owners who take care of every need!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Große Zimmer, fürsorglicher Gastgeber. Es besteht jedoch Sanierungsbedarf im Haus und es ist leider ziemlich weit vom Flughafen entfernt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020