Kensington B&B
Location: 19 Essex Street, Johannesburg, za
Star Rating: 7.5 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Mountain Views and Convenient Location
Kensington B&B offers stunning mountain views and is conveniently located just 2.6 km from Observatory Golf Club, making it the perfect retreat for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts.
Fully Equipped Accommodations
Enjoy the comfort of home with amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and balcony in each unit. Relax in the hot tub with provided slippers or unwind in the spacious seating area while watching your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV.
Diverse Room Options
From family rooms to allergy-free and soundproof units, Kensington B&B provides a variety of accommodation choices to suit every guest's needs and preferences. Book your stay today and experience true comfort and convenience.
Important Information
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- 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
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Covered parking
Rooms Available
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Double Room
The hot tub and fireplace are the special features of this double room. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Video
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Laptop
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Studio
The hot tub and fireplace are the standout features of this suite. This suite consists of 1 living room, 7 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit offers 8 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Video
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Laptop
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Double Room with Bath
Guests will have a special experience as this double room offers a hot tub and a fireplace. The fully equipped kitchen features an oven, a microwave and an electric kettle. The double room provides a washing machine, a seating area, a balcony with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Cots
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Afikile (8/5): - The place is clean and Quiet Nothing
- Afikile (10/5): - It's very good and peaceful place
- Delsie (10/5): Exceptional service - Good service Everything
- narainpersath (8/5): -
- Mogorosi (5/5): -
- Tshepo (5/5): -
- ZANDILE (8/5): -
- Thabiso (7/5): -
- Paul (6/5): - Good service The uneven surface by the entrance can be too high for some vehicles.
- Masihlangane (8/5): -
- Malebogo (9/5): -
- Mrs Queen (10/5): - The place has cameras everywhere loved their high wall safety,I was able to sleep peacefully, I could see my car via cameras, the host was amazing ๐ It's in Jhb CBD towns but I would definitely book again with them the place is securely safe๐ค
- Sithole (10/5): Excellent - Everything Nothing
- Vincent Thabede (9/5): -
- Phakathi (5/5): -
- Simbarashe (6/5): -
- Wellington (2/5): -
- Abongile (8/5): - Everything Nothing
- Abongile (10/5): - Everything Nothing
- Mooketsi (8/5): -
- Karabo (8/5): Excellent - Whole facility was great a s the staff was very friendly Seperate bathroom
- Julius (10/5): -
- Moloi (9/5): - Nice and peaceful with privacy Loadshedding had to bath with cold water
- Kgantshi Jones (9/5): - Hospitality and responsiveness Nothing
- Charles (1/5): This is neither a hotel or inn - Itโs a brothel! - Hotel complained about the amount I paid with Booking and wanted to downgrade me; I asked for a heater because it was winter and I was told I have to pay extra for anything other than the room which had no essentials like soap or ordinary TV channel variation
- Ali (5/5): -
- Mohammed (10/5): Una estancia agradable donde me llevo a un gran amigo - Erickssen y los empleados de este alojamiento eran increรญblemente amables me ayudaron en todo. Todo bien todo perfecto
- Sapeh (6/5): Good - The place was ok,just that the caretaker was a bit rough, but in all the place is ok The room and the security, on point
- Abongile (10/5): - The host was so friendly Nothing
- Mangazi (8/5): -
- Bloye (5/5): -
- Lwandiso (5/5): -
- Thuthuzelwa (1/5): -
- Kevini (10/5): -
- Sara (7/5): Good -
- Laureen (5/5): Tou get what you pay for. -
- Mpogeng (10/5): Great - Everything Location
- Fakude (8/5): Very good -
- Queenb (10/5): Exceptional -
- Paseka (10/5): Here for a good time not a long time - Convenience and friendliness Nothing I had a good stay.
- Lerato (8/5): The host is very friendly and helpful. He was very quick to respond to texts before we checked in -
- Donald (5/5): Passable - The room was clean, sheets and pillows Toilets that were outside instead of being in the same with the room, wifi, no cups or microwave as well as mini fridge if you need to put food or drinks
- Michael (5/5): Passable -
- Dube (1/5): Bad - II didn't sleep at the place there was double booking, I booked on booking. com but there was other clients and I was told I booked last so I never slept there. Still waiting for a refund.
- Jean (8/5): Very good -
- Bruny (7/5): Good -
- Kalin (8/5): Very good - Eric is the best and has great customer service I thank him There was noise from church people who were there, there were no glasses or cutlery
- Nomboniselo (9/5): I met a nice and friendly guy - It was clean Good
- Mutasa (4/5): Not much - The staff kind and welcoming The bathrooms were dirty, the blankets were smelling
- Mabaso (8/5): The stay was nice and very cosy . Would definitely recommend the place . It even way better than it looks in the picture - Cleanliness, friendly guy who was hosting us and the privacy we got Electricity was out for the whole day and only got back at night.
- Sokapase (7/5): I had a wonderful stay, very few things to be improved. - Warm welcome and caretecy on point ๐
Neatness of the premises impressed me a lot.
No breakfast was served.
Location is superb and peaceful.
Place easily reachable. Network coverage in my room was abig problem.
Bedding not refreshed until I leave.
- Siphephelo (9/5): Superb - Security is good... No easy access. Quiet area. Bedding was clean and the room was clean ๐
. Overall it's a nice place to get away from the city buzz also... There's always someone willing to assist... Just that some things should just be there ๐ it's not easy to ask everything.
Did I saw it's clean? Yes the place is clean inside and out ๐๐พ even their blanket are clean and smells fresh Having to ask for cutlery.
No she bins in the bathroom,
The was not even plates/ drinking glasses in the room, it was clean ๐
... there's a stove but no pots for guest to cook, specially if you staying for more than one night.
The massages are actually seasonal... Could be better if that part is updated.
- Baatseba (10/5): Exceptional - Peace of mind and the Host...if it wasn't for Eric (the host...) I was going to give it 2 stars. Eric made things simpler for us, but it was a good stay. No regrets What they post wasn't in fact of reality...a lot was short
- Els (10/5): Exceptional - The best of everything and the host is the best -
- Ntombiyenkosi (10/5): I loved everything and enjoyed our stay, thanks to the owner his such a good guy he's friendly ๐๐ - The place is in a nice quiet place and apartment was clean
- Narsoo (10/5): Exceptional - The host went over an above to meet our needs
Exceptional service Situated in a wiered little scary area..also the place itself is safe an neat an clean
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