Highgrove Guesthouse Morningside Sandton

Location: 1A Side Road, Morningside, Johannesburg, za

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Kid meals
• Baby safety gates
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Stand-up comedy
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Swimming nearby
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Twin/Double Room

  The pool with a view is a top feature of this twin/double room. The spacious twin/double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room

  Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Room

  Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious family room. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Mlungisi (10/5): -
• Melinda (10/5): Wonderful stay!, - The room and house are very well kept but I must say we felt that Chris went above and beyond for us. Would highly recommend you stay here.
• Patricia (10/5): A friendly, comfortable guest house for tourists. - Good location. Attentive staff. Clean and very comfortable. Nothing to add to this question. It was excellent.
• Carla (10/5): 5 star home away from home accommodation in the heart of Sandton - Beautiful home away from home stay at Highgrove Guest House. Chris was an exceptional host ensuring that his guests every need was catered for. Can definitely recommend this as 5 star accommodation to anyone staying in the Sandton area
• Viktoria (8/5): -
• Uwe (10/5): Always good - with pleasure again! - Lovely questhouse in central location in Morningside. Great Host, great staff, always friendly and helpful! The breakfast is great, freshly cooked and served on the patio overlooking the nice garden., -
• Alberto (8/5): -
• Connie (9/5): -
• Tim (10/5): Definitely my stay of choice in Johannesburg - Another great stay. Perfect for winding down for a couple of days after three weeks touring southern Africa. Comfortable, clean rooms with comfortable beds and sizeable bathroom. Nice terrace looking out onto beautiful garden. Good breakfast and strong wifi. Helpful and friendly team running the place. Nothing to dislike.
• Lionel (8/5): Friendly staff and hosts - Excellent breakfast. Well located Would have liked air-conditioning
• Kerstin (10/5): - Geräumiges Zimmer, schöne Terrasse mit Blick auf einen parkartigen Garten, schmackhaftes Frühstück, Nähe zu Einkaufszentren und Restaurants, freundlicher Besitzer, der uns bis zur Abholung am Nachmittag die Nutzung seiner Terrasse gestattete Nichts zu bemängeln
• Nicolette (10/5): - Absolutely amazing Everything was amazing everyone was amazing There was nothing that I didnt like everything was SOOOOOO GOOOD
• Botsitso (10/5): -
• disree (10/5): I appreciate your gesture and kindness - It was really good Nothing at all
• Tina (10/5): - Beautiful property in safe area. Lovely pool area, really nice staff Nothing
• Monika (8/5): -
• Michelle (10/5): -
• Helen (9/5): - Felt like home but more luxurious. Gave me much more energy to stay here rather than in a hotel.
• Jonathan (10/5): -
• serge (10/5): - L acceuil de Chris et Alisson, la déco, le jardin, la sécurité des environs, pouvoir rester vers la piscine dans l attente de notre vol retour. Une guesthouse de luxe, vraiment très bien.
• Luis (10/5): -
• Greet (8/5): -
• Desree Mohononi (10/5): -
• Shirley (9/5): A lovely home from home and definitely my Gauteng stay in future! - Location excellent right near to Sandton Centre and Gautrain. Loved the homely feel with beautiful context specific furnishings plants and even a friendly cat - Gardens beautiful as well Really enjoyed engaging with the hosts and thank you for wonderful breakfasts :)
• Sutton (10/5): Chris and Allison were very helpful and friendly. Made my stay enjoyable. I highly recommend Highgro - Breakfast was perfect, enough choices. Staff friendly and flexible, garden setting really beautiful! Many thanks to host Chris going above and beyond to help me. I can’t think of anything that would need improvement.
• Mabedi (8/5): - 1. Great hosts! 2. Breakfast was great 3. Comfortable 4. Safe There was a mishap with ironing resulting in my dress getting damaged
• Dawn (9/5): Great guesthouse in Morningside - Great guesthouse with very, very helpful staff. A very relaxed atmosphere especially around the pool area.. Our room was big with a patio area. Breakfast was great. I would definitely recommend this lovely guesthouse
• Timothy (10/5): The management and staff were super - Absolutely stunning Nothing
• Simon (9/5): -
• Rodney (10/5): Friendly welcoming and so helpful. Chris Alison and their team are extremely guest orientated. - Beautifully appointed. Attention to detail. Peaceful and safe. There was nothing to dislike.
• Tangonvel (8/5): Brilliant! -
• Penny (10/5): My stay exceeded expectations and I will be returning next month - A beautifully presented property with a lovely garden aspect with pool. Everything was meticulous yet it still retained a welcoming homely feel. Chris and Alison went out of their way to assist me following an injury prior to arrival, even arranging and taking me for medical attention. I stayed longer to recover. Very safe location Close to supermarket , gym medical and shopping complex Nothing
• Tanya (10/5): -
• Roberto (10/5): Sin duda extraordinario!! - Todo excelente! Chris es un anfitrión insuperable. Su ayuda y consejos fueron muy útiles y oportunos, además de ser un cheff extraordinario.
• Simon (8/5): Very pleasant -
• JoAnne (9/5): Perfect for our purposes - The location was perfect for our overnight stay, and very comfortable ! The guest house is beautiful. Chris was a very attentive host, the breakfast was very good. I would have liked a bit more “attention to detail” touches, perhaps earbuds and shower cap etc in the bathroom? If you have an “ honesty bar”, put in a couple of little bottles of wine or beers in the fridge? Your pool area is perfect for a nice sundowner! This is just meant as constructive criticism, otherwise lovely! Thanks Chris
• Katrijn (10/5): Mooie accomodatie met vriendelijk personeel Kamers waren groot en comfortabel. Mooie tuin - Prachtige kamers, goede badkamer. Niets
• Clinton (8/5): -
• Pierry K (10/5): Home away from home - Cleanliness, heated comfortable mattresses, nice breakfast, Chris was a friendly and kind host, paying attention to everything and everyone. Nothing
• Brian (9/5): Superb -
• Bevan (9/5): Great adress - Breakfast
• Mark (8/5): Very good -
• Anussia (9/5): Self care - The food was freshly prepared and delicious. The environment was relaxing and had a beautiful garden. Very peaceful.
• Elizabeth (9/5): Highgrove is like a home away from home - Chris, the owner, is very personable, kind and helpful, as are his partner and staff. He is wonderful to talk to about South African history and culture, having lived there much of his life. He’s full of interesting stories and is also a wonderful chef. He cooks everything but is especially proficient at vegan and vegetarian fare. The bathroom and furnishings in my room were perhaps a bit dated, but otherwise comfortable. The garden is beautiful, filled with animal sculptures made of metal, wire and beads, and the pool is lovely, though small and very cold. Roger the cat is delightful. I thoroughly enjoyed both of my stays, and would stay again. Read less
• Nontobeko (10/5): Exceptional - Great hospitality from the owners:) The location is perfect; you can get onto most of the highways fairly quickly without being stuck in traffic. I really enjoyed my stay here and will definitely make it my home away from home when I am in Joburg.
• Sue (9/5): Perfect for a Johannesburg stop-over - Very lovely garden, house, staff and especially the host. Nothing
• Russel (9/5): Home away from home. - Chris is a fantastic host and is always willing to go the extra mile. The breakfast was superb, I was able to order to my own dietary needs. The bed was very comfortable.
• Hugh (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Robert (9/5): Superb -
• Tammy (8/5): Very good -
• Karen (8/5): Home away from home - A home away from home, lovely garden and comfortable bed and linen.Very engaging hosts. Bathroom toweling smelt damp but Joburg has been raining a lot so I can understand.
• Manyau (9/5): Superb - Very Serene place, hidden away in Joburg!
• Mary (10/5): They provided an exceptional and personalized experience, leaving me eager to return again so - I had a wonderful stay! The owner and his team were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making me feel right at home. They were especially thoughtful in accommodating my vegan diet, preparing delicious and wonderful meals tailored just for me. The guest grounds are stunningly beautiful, and my room was excellent—comfortable, cozy, and immaculately clean. The location is fantastic, just minutes from shopping and great restaurants, nestled in a safe and charming walkable neighborhood. I loved my experience so much that I plan to stay here for all my future visits. Highly recommend! Nothing. Excellent place.
• Joe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Juliana (10/5): Truly great place! - Everything about this place is amazing. Its located in a nice safe neighborhood, the room is super confortable, the house itself is beautiful, the garden is peaceful, breakfast and other meals were very good, and most of all Chris was was so nice and attentive throughout our stay. We really enjoyed it! I wish I could have stayed longer.
• Onno (8/5): Very good - The owners Chris and Robyn were very friendly. Had some nice conversations with Chris. Really nice. Location in Sandton was fine. Good stay. If I remember correctly, the bed felt a bit short. But I am a troubled sleeper. Could have been me.
• Aadelah (7/5): Homely and Peaceful Atmosphere - The guesthouse has a peaceful and homely feel and you can see that Chris cares about what he does. Breakfast was great. Had an issue with no hot water the first night, but it was resolved the next day. Some upgrades and refurbishments are needed, but overall it is still a lovely guesthouse, with a great atmosphere and location.
• Janet (9/5): Overall a great stay - felt like a family guest. - Chris and team were wonderfully helpful and flexible. Can’t thank Chris enough for this as it was our first time in Joburg. Very nice property and comfortable. All good.
• Gillian (8/5): Convenient Location - The location suited us for this particular visit. The hosts Chris and Alison were friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the breakfasts very much. The bedroom and plumbing is in need of some TLC.
• Simon (9/5): A peaceful oasis. - Chris is an excellent host - ever helpful and cheerful. He clearly loves what he does. The house and garden are beautiful, we had a good breakfast (including looking after gluten free needs). It is an easy (safe) walk to a large variety of restaurants.
• Simon (10/5): Exceptional -
• Farai (9/5): Restful, comfortable stay in a safe neighbourhood and with excellent hosts! - Beautiful garden, homey feel and wonderful hospitality from Chris and his team. Central location in a very safe neighborhood.
• Mathew (9/5): Awesome place and location - Great balcony
• Kiana (10/5): Simply WOW - Absolutely everything about this accommodation is amazing. Chris, Robyn and the staff are incredibly attentive and kind. They truly make the place what it is. Outstanding hospitality (best we have had). Facilities are clean and tastefully decorated. Food.. Just Wowwww! Breakfast and dinner were a treat. The pool is beautifully located and clean. The rooms are spacious and the bed super comfortable. The house is in a quiet and safe location, 25 min from airport. This place is a must. Don't hesitate to book. We wish we had stayed longer than 1 night.
• Sibongile (9/5): Very comfortable with good service - Very warm and clean space in a very convenient location
• Jeffrey (10/5): It was a great stay, the staff was so cheerful and welcoming - It is located in a central and safe neighborhood Nothing
• Marilyn (9/5): The guesthouse felt homey and cozy. The guesthouse is well located in its natural surroundings! - Breakfast was basic and well prepared. I generally think the accommodation provided was a good value for the price. The owners/staff were very caring and accommodating to me as a guest.
• Keiren (9/5): Good place to stay - Very clean place, staff were very accommodating Nothing
• Anne (9/5): Superb - Very friendly owner and staff. Home from in an ideal location. 2nd visit and will be back again. Nothing really. It would good to have a full length mirror and a magnifying one in the bathroom
• Peter (10/5): Great place to stay in Joburg! - Super friendly and helpful host. Great room and food. Nice other guests during our stay. I really recommend this place! Bathroom had only a single sink. Wasn’t totally spotless.
• Sanford (10/5): It was a welcoming and lovely stay! - Chris was very helpful and accommodating. He cooked a delightful dinner for us (unapt oddly as I had assumed he would recommend a restaurant) and the breakfast was delicious and bountiful. I had not understood that we would be so far away from downtown. But it didn't matter. We were there to recover from a long airplane journey and this locale was perfect. Also, I was provided with detailed maps as to where it was safe to walk and where NOT to go.
• Desiree (9/5): Superb -
• Katherine (9/5): Lovely area, excellent host, beautiful property and good value! - Beautiful property, Chris was amazing. Loved everything, but have 2 suggestions: Bottled water in room. Bed sheet for those warm evenings (down comforter lovely but too warm w/o A/C).
• Caroline (10/5): Exceptional -
• Wendy (9/5): Very pleasant base for 3 days. Just need a. Bottle of water in room (as against downstairs fridge) - Lovely breakfast on beautiful patio overlooking the pool On both my stays at Highgrove I had to carry my heavy suitcase up the stairs to my room. At 86 years old I will not be able to do this again.
• Susan (8/5): Overall a very pleasant experience - Location was excellent and breakfasts were very good as there was a wide choice. Pillows very soft
• Tajan (10/5): I can only wholeheartedly recommend this great place to everyone! - This was my second time at the lovely guesthouse of Chris and his wonderful team! They all make you feel like you are at home. The guesthouse is located idyllically amidst much greenery, and going for a run was awesome as the area is really nice and also green. It is also located near many of the attractive sites/places in Johannesburg. The guesthouse is tastefully furbished and has a wonderful garden and a pool. Chris is an outstanding cook! You can ask him to cook dinner (and lunch), and he does so with great flexibility and according to your wishes. Breakfast is amazing, too. They offer excellent coffee.
• Uwe (9/5): Excellent guesthouse near Rivonia & Sandton - Excellent host and very friendly staff, brilliant breakfast. The right place to stay when visiting Jhg for a couple of days. -
• Bella (10/5): Exceptional -
• Renee (9/5): Superb -
• Olivier (10/5): Nice time spent there and great people met. - Exceptional people there. Chris, Allison and their team are just great, always willing to support you and make you enjoy your stay there, adapting the breakfast to your tastes and finding solutions to your needs. I strongly recommend this place. Nothing.
• Adelad (9/5): Felt like staying at a friend’s place abroad! - The support and friendliness of the owner and the staff are impeccable. Chris and Allison are amazing as persons and hosts.
• Ingrid (10/5): Exceptional - Chris, Allison and all the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Safe convenient location with beautiful grounds. Really enjoyed our stay!
• Shaun (10/5): Great facilities and secure location - The friendly and competent staff. The food was divine and very clean room. Overall experience was top of the range
• Urban (10/5): Amazing and way beyond our very high expectations! - The Highgrove Guest House is a gorgeous place to stay! Small-scale, comfortable, calm, and luxurious in the best thinkable way. Chris is the unprecedented host, like your favorite uncle! Meeting up by the airport upon arrival, serving marvelous sour-dough toast when we had arrived to the guest house, serving delicious breakfasts, cooking excellent dinner only for my wife and me, driving us to the rental car pick-up, and following up and caring over Whats App several days after we left Johannesburg. Cheers Chris! We would love to come back, and will certainly send people your way! Anni & Urban. PS please extend our love to your lovely cat Roger! DS
• Debbie (9/5): Spacious, comfortable, friendly host, great location - Loved the location in boomed area, close to Sandton in suburb full of trees. Rooms and bathroom was spacious and small balcony. Space in garden to chill. Friendly welcome and immediate check-in at night Nothing I can think of
• Emma (10/5): A lovely home from home stay in Sandton - Lovely grounds, stunning host and owner and a gorgeous kitty called Roger. Service was amazing and staff were very friendly. Room was comfy and the home was very clean and I felt completely safe at all times.
• Nagarajan (10/5): - It was an excellent place to stay. The bed was warm and comfortable. All the amenities included an A/C, heater, safe, etc. Incredible South African hospitality. Great breakfast in the morning with incredible tasting Omelette made to your preference. The property is nice, with a beautiful garden. Did I mention the great hospitality? They are the best host of people. Cudos to the Owner, Chris, and the manager, Allison. My stay at Highgrove made the trip to South Africa more enjoyable.
• Benjamin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Milan (10/5): Exceptional - It was a great stay, the place has lovely rooms with your own balcony to relax in the sun. The also have a beautiful garden in which you van hang out. The host is a chef so all food was amazing, I eat vegan and they were able to provide delicious meals for me. Would definitely come back :)
• Irina (10/5): Great place! - Great staff and very comfortable
• Chris (10/5): Exceptional -
• Helen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michelle (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nirmala (9/5): A wonderful guesthouse manned by a wonderful host - The host, Chris, was such a wonderful person. He was very helpful, and ever ready to answer all our questions. His personal touch is the best feature of this guesthouse. Our meals were of high quality, and prepared by Chris himself. The property is also very beautiful and well maintained. In sum, we would highly recommend this place to all travelers A bath would have been good 😬
• Taecin (9/5): Superb - It tasted good and they prepared it well,
• Tim (10/5): Lovely Stay at Highrove GH. Will definitely go back when in Jhb - We were met at the gate when we arrived by Allison and she show us to the room. Breakfast was very tasty and Chris was a great host during our stay Nothing at all. Very homely place to stay
• Zahida (9/5): Superb -
• Bonita (10/5): Exceptional -

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