Old Umtali Guest House

Location: 55 Albatross Drive, Fourways, Johannesburg, za

Star Rating: 8 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

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

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Ironing service
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Pet bowls
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• 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
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• 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
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Deluxe King Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Twin Room

  Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Duplex Suite

  This suite's standout feature is the hot tub. The suite has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Vuyokazi (5/5): I only needed a place to crash for the night,since I was flying out of jhb with a first flight.Stay was alright - Secure area.Terry patience. Single gate,no pedestrian gate .Once Terry locks the gate there is no coming and going.Which I found rather an inconvenience because I had other things to finish off after checking in.
• Beverley (5/5): -
• Coetzer (8/5): -
• Malatjie (10/5): - Loved the space and Terry Is great
• Riaan (8/5): Enjoyable and good value for money - Neat and very friendly staff. Breakfast was great.
• Charles (8/5): -
• Mel Tolman (8/5): - Location, good breakfast Needs a revamp, especially the bathroom and shower
• Sindi (7/5): - The breakfast was delicious and satisfying. The staff and Mr Terry were friendly.The area is tranquil and full of beautiful trees. The bathroom is a bit small.
• Avril (5/5): It was okay; however, I will unfortunately not be returning to this accommodation. - The location was perfect. Terry and his staff member were amazing - very friendly and helpful with all requests. Breakfast room and breakfast was really good. The property is lovely, however very dated. The linen, including bedding, towels and curtains are very old, stained and not at all what I expected after seeing the pictures on the booking.com website. I will not be returning to this venue.
• Bruce (9/5): -
• Mark (8/5): Although the room was tired and in need of an upgrade, it was clean and functional. The staff and owner were friendly an - Value for money and location to my requirements The facilities were ‘tired’
• Vasanthi (1/5): Bad - The place is terrible and old... I'm shocked they actually have good reviews...
• Pereesha (1/5): I had to check out earlier - Terry was friendly and helpful The house in general needs urgent attention and maintenance The bedding was absolutely dirty The curtains had brown dirt marks Carpets needs to be cleaned There were spider webs at the counter at reception area
• Denise (7/5): Good - Terry was a gracious host and the breakfast provided was excellent. The bedrooms could do with a facelift but everything need was provided.
• Bokao (7/5): Good - Carpets
• Jonathan (7/5): Good - Friendly staff
• Tatenda (10/5): Exceptional - Terry was amazing.He welcomed me very well.The room was extra cozy and warm.The breakfast was amazing and overrall a great and unforgettable stay.Highly recommend.
• Peter (10/5): Exceptional -
• Heath (9/5): Loved it!! - Very friendly staff. The food was great. Excellent host Terry! None
• David (8/5): We had a lovely stay. Terry was a wonderful host. - The breakfast was great - very good value for money. The bnb was well situated - close to Montecasino, Fourways Mall etc.
• Anonymous (7/5): Good -
• Jessica (10/5): Exceptional - This was a return visit and was just as amazing as always. Terry is a wonderful host.
• Anonymous (8/5): Goid thank you - Breakfast was good. Location good. One room had milldew on the wall.
• Hla (8/5): Secure and affordable accommodation - Excellent location in secured suburb and very close to most amenities. The host is very friendly, hospitable and accommodated my request for an early check-in. Nothing.
• Anonymous (7/5): it was pleasant. Terry was amazing - bedding needs to be upgraded for winter
• Anonymous (9/5): A safe, quiet gem near Montecasino - A quiet spot, but still a great location, safe parking, nice breakfast.
• Mathonsi (5/5): Passable -
• Tumiso (9/5): Superb - The treatment from the staff and how you feel like you are home None
• Mmartin (10/5): Overall experience was excellent. - Host Terry made us feel like we were at home. Daily breakfast was prepared with love by Vuyi. Nothing to complain about.
• Kath (8/5): Very good - Terry is a fantastic host. Very welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast was great too!
• Sileena (9/5): Superb - The breakfast was exceptional .
• Irene (9/5): The welcome was great and the guest house is in a secure environment. - Breakfast was great it made me feel like home An air conditioner will do instead of a fan. Had to go outside the room to access wifi. The single bed was not comfortable it needs to be replaced.
• Luckychund (9/5): Old world comfort - We appreciated the kindness and warmth of the host and staff in making us feel comfortable. Nothing
• Jay (9/5): Superb -
• Keenan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Thandi (5/5): Cost effective. Clean - Good breakfast, clean Very small rooms. Rooms on top of one another
• Steve (8/5): Very happy. - The owner is a fantastic gentleman. The property is clean and beautiful. It wasn't quite what we expected, but I am happy with the stay that we had. The owner was more than accommodating, and the breakfast was beyond perfect.
• Jayshreerags (8/5): Very good - breakfast was good location was excellent for our needs
• Robert (10/5): Excellent , highly recommended - Very good value. Terry is a great host
• Jan (5/5): Passable -
• Celia (9/5): Superb -
• Sebenzile (7/5): Good - Location and safety of the area it located. Bed seemed to be very old.
• Mercy (8/5): Very good -
• Steve (5/5): Ok - Was clean and good location. Host was very helpful and attentive was able to accommodate change of checkin date. No backup power, in the dark some evenings, no netting curtains or security gate so you can’t leave the door open a bit to let fresh air in at night. No airconditioning, very poor wifi. Very small basic safe
• Bogatsu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andile (10/5): Andile Zungu, Eshowe - The host was very helpful Nothing
• Jeffrey (10/5): Exceptional - The area and it's environment everything was perfect 🥰 The hospitality from management
• Juanlu (10/5): Quiet, beautiful and very safe accommodation - What I liked most about Old Umtali Guest House is the security of the accommodation, the wonderful garden in front of the rooms and the breakfast. They have a chef who prepares a spectacular breakfast that is included in the price. The room is very comfortable and beautiful and the owner is a very kind man. If you are looking for a quiet place a little away from the stress of the center, Old Umtali is what you are looking for. If I return to Johannesburg, I will return to Old Umtali without a doubt.
• Ncedo (7/5): Good -
• Adri (8/5): Very good - Breakfast was very nice. Facilities clean and neat Was little bit to warm in the rooms it would be nice if there is a fan 😀
• Busi (9/5): Superb - Terry is an awesome host, he went far beyond expectations in meeting our family needs🤗🙏He makes your stay homley
• Beyleveld (7/5): Good - The breakfast was super.Thanks
• Machiel (6/5): Pleasant -
• Robin (10/5): Exceptional - Terry is such a wonderful host. We liked the quietness and delicious breakfast in the mornings. Its also situated close to the Mall and Montecasino for some time out Nothing
• Shorty (7/5): Host was pleasant and helpful - Maybe a little upgrade of the room and linen
• Will (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mpho (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pearson (7/5): Slept like a log. Quite enjoyable and good value. - Beds were comfy and extra bedclothes available for the chilly night temperatures. Breakfast was very good. Easy access to shops and hospital. Good value for money and pleasant surroundings.Terry was very affable. There was no overhead lighting in my room although a fan with 4 bulbs was there. Just bedside lamps, which could not be moved.The cold water tap in the shower would not turn on so I couldn't shower in the morning. Terry got it working that morning.
• Dick (8/5): Excellent - Good Nothing
• Yolande (6/5): Pleasant -
• Kiana (9/5): Superb -
• Cj (9/5): Superb -
• Harry (9/5): Superb -
• Angela (9/5): Superb - Convenient. Pleasant host. Clean facilities.
• Brenda (6/5): Pleasant -
• Clarvis (9/5): Superb - Great location!!!
• Thandeka (9/5): Superb -
• Debbie (8/5): Very good -
• Karoly (1/5): Bad - Nothing we liked. Dark house and communal area. Bedrooms are not lockable. Zero understanding with the owner, what is our needs
• Muk_anya (9/5): Superb - The location is quite and cozy... The other room was kind of stuffy, that's why I can't give a 10 on rooms
• Zakira (8/5): Very good - Being Cosy and hands on service, serene
• Joseph (9/5): Excellent - Very welcoming host and good breakfast nothing
• Morreira (8/5): Very good - Located near local shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants. Quaint clean and comfortable accommodation, and a wonderful host. All in all a comfortable stay, no complaints
• Rajpom (8/5): Very good -
• Vanessa (7/5): Good - Location
• Pamela (10/5): Wonderful stay - Clean None
• Bertha (7/5): Good - Great host, Terry. Close to malls and transport. Safe environment and the trees give a calm ambiance
• John (8/5): Perfect - Breakfast was great. Value for money
• Stephen (9/5): Superb - Terry was very Helpfull I enjoyed staying there great breakfast
• Marc (3/5): Poor -
• Karin (5/5): Passable -
• Jacki (9/5): Brilliant location especially if going to a show @ MonteCasino! Home from home comfortable! - Loved our 2nd stay here -- it's like "home from home" or staying with family where you're nice and comfy yet don't have to be entertained - you come and go as you like! Terry is a very welcoming host
• Gareth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Minah (5/5): Passable - Welcomed with a 😃 beautiful love that Bedrooms inside the house stuffy dark peeling walls dated, they need total revamp. Bedding towels not appealing at all. Blankets they dated
• Laans (6/5): Pleasant - Excellent location. Friendly staff. Very good breakfast. It needs urgent maintenance and it is really not clean.
• Jessica (9/5): Superb -
• Nicole (8/5): Very good -
• Glynis (8/5): Very good - Breakfast was enjoyable. Staff was great. The location was perfect for us, probably about 2/3 mins drive from Monte Casino. It was an extremely cold evening but the rooms were warm (we didn't need extra blankets or a heater).
• Rahul (9/5): Home away from home. Terry is very helpful and friendly. The property is beautifully maintained. - Ambience, interior, homely, well maintained Nothing as such. It is a very good place to
• Ray (7/5): Good -
• Langner (9/5): All other requirements met and very helpful - Very friendly and helpful No TV wit Loadshedding
• Pradeep (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jade (10/5): Exceptional -
• Charles (7/5): Good -
• Ayman (8/5): Very good - Place is quiet host is nice man and helpful I liked my stay there it was relax time Load shedding but this is general issue in south africa
• Vanessa (8/5): Very good -
• Ian (9/5): Great location and very good value for money. - Very peaceful and host Terry was excellent. He could not have done anymore for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Great location and very secure. I would definitely recommend.
• Diedericks (8/5): We had a very good stay, neat and clean room and received with such friendliness. - We really enjoyed the breakfast it was lovely thank you and the friendliness of the Staff and Owner. We felt welcome an very happy with our stay there. The location was just 1km from Monte Cassino, which was perfect for us as we watched a show there and did not have to drive back far to our accommodation late at night.
• Nonhlanhla (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly staff, value for money, delicious breakfast with variety, safe place. Quiet night's rest. I had a great stay, I would definitely go there again.
• Leeraytoo (10/5): Happy. Wonderful place -

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