Home away from home

Location: 260 Main Street, Johannesburg, za

Star Rating: 2.6 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Covered parking
• Swimming nearby

Rooms Available

• One-Bedroom Apartment

  Guests will have a special experience as this apartment features a private pool. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave and an electric kettle. This apartment offers heating, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Oven
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area

Guest Reviews

• Koketso (7/5): - The staff were fantastic! That I couldn't stay longer, if I didn't have to work I would stay there...literally.
• Mkhize (10/5): -
• Paul Steven (10/5): -
• Charmaine (10/5): - The room and the view
• Kagiso (1/5): - Nothing Everything
• Nomcebo (9/5): -
• Tapologo (8/5): -
• Siphenathi (3/5): Meh - Close to everything Bed was harder than rocks
• Tshimologo (8/5): It was good, it's definitely worth the price, but they could've worked on being more hospitable. - I genuinely liked the part of town it was in, it's near all the nice restaurants and events of Maboneng and central Johannesburg..the bathroom was also nice, and the bed was comfortable. Genuinely, you get a bang for your buck. I did'nt like the fact that the owner was not willing to negotiate my request of wanting to stay an extra hour...I was actually chased out by the caretaker 2 hours before the inital check out time (which I thought was unfair). The parking was also full, so we had to go and talk to another accomodation across the street to kindly ask them if we can park at their private parking. Also the fact that their Wi-Fi was under maintenance (and the owner did'nt even bother to at least make a plan to give us a mobile wireless router or an alternative mode of wireless connection).
• Vilakazi (7/5): - Nothing, it wasn't what I expected The bed, it was not comfortable even the couch.
• Sekethwayo (10/5): -
• Baholo (1/5): -
• Senoamadi (1/5): Very bad😭 - The location was easy to get to. The room was not cleaned and there were too many cockroaches coming out of the oven , fridge, wardrobe even on the headboard I could not sleep at all. I tried killing some using my shoe only to realize I'm waisting my time as they were many of them. I was so disappointed 😞. Never in my life coming back to that property.
• Esakhe (6/5): Everything was proper except for the electricity and water part. - The building is nice, the neighborhood...everything but the electricity and water On my day of arrival there was no electricity until the next day, and there was no hot water until I left.
• Andiswa (9/5): -
• Katlego (7/5): JHB madnrss - the ladies at reception were helpful in getting the room sorted for check in The room wasn't cleaned and ready when we arrived
• Lehlohonolo L (10/5): - Not the first time staying there and will book again. It's simply beautiful. Comfortable with great views. The couch needs help, will even help out myself.
• Tanaka (5/5): -
• Mpho (10/5): Amazing and memorable. - I chilled with my girlfriend in peace. Nothing.
• Bookings (7/5): -
• Kabi (4/5): -
• Kabi (3/5): -
• Sibusiso (10/5): -
• NKHATA (10/5): -
• Thabiso (7/5): -
• Tshireletso (7/5): -
• Rogério Carlos (10/5): - Tudo, estava tudo bem organizado, limpo
• Motha (4/5): -
• Thabile (7/5): - The toilet didn't flush
• Lebepe (10/5): -
• Lebepe (10/5): -
• Zipho (10/5): -
• Sphiwe (7/5): -
• Paussiekhan Mustafa Herman (4/5): - It was ok for one day I had a little bit of issues with my Room but the manager fixed it and apologized It was ok I didn't expect too much
• Cwenga (1/5): I didn’t stay and they refusing with my refunds I booked two places that didn’t accommodate me! - How do I like a propery that didn’t accommodate me. I was told the property has since been removed!
• Matsena (10/5): -
• Alex (5/5): It was okay, although I still feel like my money's worth could've done Kuch better somewhere else. - Looked exactly as exoected. The service, the apartment could've been more prepared with things like keys, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Nolitha (1/5): - Nothing at all. The people who own the place are not organized, and the security was very rude to us and said he doesn't care about the boss and he was willing to fight my partner yhoooo he was so,so rude the owners should change their securities. No more booking for me to that place shame, sorry.
• Ndaba (10/5): -
• Tristyn (6/5): - The apartment was the perfect size for a short getaway. The location was convenient to restaurants and shops. The place wasn’t the same to the pictures presented when booking. Also the owner said the Wi-Fi password was written on the house rules but it wasn’t, so never had Wi-Fi. The bed wasn’t very comfortable.
• Ngcenge (7/5): -
• Frans Monageng (1/5): - The place is on main street which is central to almost everything in and around maboneng. It was very difficult to get hold of the host. The receptionist refused to assist me saying the host is rude and they don't get along. Inside the unit, the cupboards were locked, the bed was extremely uncomfortable.
• Phiri (10/5): -
• Tshwarelo (5/5): -
• Aneziwe (10/5): Exceptional - Great service and a loving polite host.
• Sydwell (3/5): Poor -
• Siphumelele (5/5): Passable - There was no wifi at all
• Precise (5/5): I had a bad experience - The security guards were nice and helpful so was the building manager. WiFi was listed under the amenities offered so I booked only to be told on the day that I would not have WiFi for the duration of my stay. It was a real inconvenience as I needed to get some work done. I feel like this was deceptive and should have been stated on the profile.
• Kheitsane (7/5): Good -
• Thobeka (8/5): Very good -
• Magoro (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mhlonishwa (5/5): It was okay except the bed, that was not comfortable - Set up is good The bed was not comfortable, it's one of those fake beds you get from foreign national shops....bad quality
• Ingrid (7/5): Good - Everything was perfect, its a perfect place for a holiday👌❤️ The bed was not comfortable i woke up with pains around my ribs.
• Bonol (1/5): SCAMMING PEOPLE - I had to find another place because the owner apparently doesn’t have a place there anymore and I haven’t received any money for my booking from bookings.com as well. It’s quite sad that there’s a scam happening on such a huge platform Nothing as I didn’t even get to check in at all.
• Thembeka (6/5): I loved the place clean n quite - The security who was assisting with a check very rude and doesn't explain properly hated that so much
• Martha (5/5): Passable - There were no pots to cook or hot water, it was just warm
• Londiwe (7/5): Good -
• Hlalele (1/5): Horrible and terrible - Everything was bad the blankets were dirty Everything, the blankets were dirty and we were told that we didn't book whereas we did . We had to wait for 30 minutes, the receptionist took forever to find help. It was very bad. The people next door were having sex loudly
• Mhlaba (1/5): Bad -
• Lister (8/5): Very good - Easy and Hastle free check in No access to the internet or wifi
• Nomvelo (5/5): Passable - On TV and shower Cockroaches
• Busisiwe (3/5): The place is quiet, but it's not a hotel or BnB, it is somebody else's 1 room very poor,with problem - It's not a BnB, it's a quiet place Day 1 there was no water, water was absolutely cold, floors are cement no tiles no carpet tv out of order, it closes on its own thereafter totally closed hmmm hey, I haven't come across such a place, no phone number given/contact in case you need help or having an attack or challenge
• Wandile (1/5): Don’t recommend - Nothing. The bed was hard as a rock to sleep on , highly don’t recommend after travelling long distance. Key was misplaced and i had to wait for security to look for it high and low. There’s no WiFi , uncomfortable pillows honestly my stay there had no comfort 😭😭😭😭
• Mmabatho (4/5): Disappointing -
• Cingo (7/5): Good -
• Jelly (5/5): It was cold and short. - Hmmmmm. Amaphela galore aka cockroaches and the place needs a deep deep clean. It’s not dirty but not clean either.
• Yolanda (8/5): Very good -
• Godwin (10/5): I will come back again actually i have found home far away from home - The place is so secure. I liked how safe the area was. The waiting period for check in was kinda hectic. We checked in at 3 yet we arrived so early.
• John (10/5): Fantastic Home Away From Home - Accessi No internet
• Elizabeth (9/5): Superb -
• Thabo (7/5): Good - The property was very clean and had most of what we required There was no WiFi but I had neglected to check the property description before making the booking otherwise everything else was perfect
• Elizabeth (7/5): Good -
• David (5/5): Passable -
• Benedictus (5/5): Passable -
• Masuku (4/5): Disappointing - Did not get the room I paid for instead I ended up in a whole different building with no water
• Shange (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mishick (9/5): Superb -
• Decent (10/5): Exceptional -
• Decent (10/5): Exceptional -
• Zanele (10/5): It was beyond my expectations I loved the place - The location and the view was extremely nice. I will always recommend The Genesis to my family and friends. Nothing
• Marius (4/5): Disappointing - The balcony area The bed was not in a good condition, the place is not like the pictures. Place waa not cleaned properly, found old condom packs under the bed. Basin had hair
• Keitumetse (2/5): Very poor - It was clean and up to standard. The host was quick to respond. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable and hard, The wifi wasn't working
• Nkemeleng (7/5): Good -
• Moshoeu (3/5): Poor -
• Explore (6/5): Pleasant -
• Florence (1/5): Dirty and old bed with stinking bedding - The place is dirty the bedding smells bad Too many rules everywhere,wife not connecting,the bed not comfortable and very old
• Sibanda (8/5): Very good -
• Rethabile (3/5): Poor - The bed wasn't comfortable, water was cold. Again the wifi it's not working and the hand wash was half no dish soap had no extra toilet papers. I won't recommend to anyone
• Lebepe (2/5): Very poor - The room allocated was inadequate with lighting, not clean very small, the pillar ceilings just near a human head, fridge not working, microwave not warming up food. Worst thing was their bad, worn out
• Julia (10/5): Good - Everything The parking issue they should have a machine instead of us to pay cash which we didnt have and have to go que at nearest the ATM which was full
• Oratile (6/5): So rad! - The room was vintage-like, clean, was fully furnished including toiletries and It was spacious. It was worth the price. There's also a balcony. The water pressure in the shower was very low and disappointing, the wifi was capped(probably less than 500MB) and it was not mentioned on the website!!. The electricity was very low(8units) and they didn't help after complaining. We couldn't sleep well because our neighbour was shouting on the phone with the landlord all night long, because the electricity ran out.
• Charlton (7/5): Good -
• Majestic (1/5): don't recommend any one going there - area around cold water shower no hospitality
• Maqaqa (7/5): Good -
• Nomsa (1/5): bad - the view the staff
• Kimberly (1/5): Horrible. - The room didn’t look like the pictures. Uncomfortable bed. Ugly decor. Ugly bedding. Noise throughout the night until the windows vibrated.
• Onesimo (10/5): Exceptional - The view was beautiful and perfect The shower didn't have hot water
• Ngcenge (8/5): Very good - The place was very clean, good lighting, nice balcony and easy access to shops, smelled good also, I would definitely book it again The mattress I think need to be changed, also the water was not getting warm enough to shower comfortably, the wifi password details I only saw them before I left, so I think if they're communicated when a booking confirmation is sent it would be much better
• Elizabeth (8/5): Very good -
• Naledi (5/5): Passable - Aesthetically pleasing Hot water wasn't available

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