Name: Melville Turret Guesthouse
Address: 118 Second Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, ZA

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 79 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praise the warm hospitality, safe Melville location, and comfortable beds. Common complaints involve aging facilities (leaks, no bath plug), unstable hot water, cold nights, inconsistent breakfast quality, and parking issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.3

Rooms9.2

Value9.2

Cleanliness9.1

Location9.0

Facilities8.8

Surroundings8.8

Wi-Fi8.5

＋ PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Tasty fresh breakfast · Clean and comfortable rooms · Personalized service

－ ComplaintsParking problems · No staff at night entrance · Maintenance issues · Traffic noise

KEYIdeal for travelers valuing hospitality and location over modern amenities. Bring toiletries, dress warmly, and confirm parking/breakfast details.

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Room types · 3

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Studio

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)44 ㎡up to 2

Spacious air-conditioned studio with combined lounge and dining area and a satellite TV. There is a kitchenette with fridge and microwave.

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Family Room

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed30 ㎡up to 2

Brightly colored room with private bathroom. There is a kitchenette with fridge and stove. The room features underfloor heating and a satellite TV .

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Luxury Double Room

1 × Queen bed20 ㎡up to 2

Spacious, brightly colored room with private bathroom. The room features underfloor heating and a satellite TV.

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Facilities · 39

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsIroning serviceParkingTerraceShared lounge/TV areaShuttle service (additional charge)Outdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsCashless payment availableFire extinguishersInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during stayCCTV outside propertySecurity alarmInternet accessJapanese gardenNo accessible shuttleNo accessible train station shuttleOffsite parking discounted rates availablePaddle boating nearbySecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)Television in common areasAirport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableAccessible train station shuttleAccessible shuttleFree wired internetGolfing on siteHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsWheelchair accessible

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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KFC

chicken

Fast food

1.1km

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Simply Asia Greenside

Restaurant

Thai

1.8km

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Wimpy Greenside Halaal

Restaurant

Fast food

1.8km

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Ocean Basket

Restaurant

Seafood

1.9km

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Wimpy Engen Empire Road

Restaurant

Fast food

1.9km

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Debonairs Pizza Engen Parktown

Restaurant

Pizza

2.5km

7

Nando's

Restaurant

2.5km

8

McDonald's Braamfontein

burger

Fast food

2.8km

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