Saffron Guest House

Location: 16 7th Street, Johannesburg, za

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Kid meals
• Evening entertainment
• Outdoor furniture
• 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
• 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
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Pub crawls
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Aerobics
• Stand-up comedy
• Supervised childcare/activities
• ATM/banking
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Game drive nearby
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Art gallery on site
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Family Room with Terrace

  This luxurious room has a private entrance and comes with a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and stove. There is a spacious dining area that can be converted into a small conference room. Guests can relax on the covered deck. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with a hairdryer. The price is based on single or double occupancy, however maximum occupancy is 4 guests. Please see hotel policies for extra person charges.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior Double or Twin Room

  Surrounded by a landscaped garden, this modern room offers 1 double or 2 single beds. It includes a kitchenette and a seating area with a satellite TV. Its bathroom is stocked with toiletries and a hairdryer.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hand sanitiser

• Suite

  Surrounded by a landscaped garden, this modern suite includes a seating area with satellite TV and air-conditioning. There is also a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Complete with complimentary tea-and-coffee making facilities, the suite also comes with ironing facilities and a safe. Fitted with a shower, the private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior Double Room

  This double room has a kitchenette with microwave and tea-and-coffee making facilities, air conditioning and a seating area.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hand sanitiser

• Compact Room

  This double room is air-conditioned and comes with a microwave and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Khuluse (10/5): I had a wonderful stay thank you 😊 - My room was cozy since I had arrived when it was very cold, I enjoyed a warm bath, got to watch TV, and had no issues with the wifi. The staff were so kind to me. The air conditioner was difficult to operate. I couldn't get it to get warm.
• mokoena1 (10/5): - Its placed well. The power cut was slow.
• Refilwe (10/5): -
• van der elst (6/5): Friendly staff, area felt unsafe - The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean. The guesthouse is situated close to restaurants and bars. It was very noisy, especially on a Friday night. And it didn't feel very safe.
• Nompumelelo (10/5): It was a great experience and I enjoyed my stay at your Guesthouse - The warm welcome at check in. Peter is amazing and goes an extra mile to make a guest feel comfortable and safe. He assisted even when he was off duty , always available. I got way more than what I expected. At check out the ladies on duty assisted me with luggage and even helped me dress up for the wedding that I was heading to. It was such a great experience ❤️ Ladies to answer their phones around check out time.
• tshepiso (10/5): -
• Matjamela (4/5): Ok but the towels are a thing that should take urgent priority - Worn and not enough towels Room wasn’t the cleanest found a condom wrapper on the floor and used rolled up tissue in the bin Clean fresher and enough towels and a room with no condom wrapper on the floor
• Simango (1/5): The accommodation was bad, there’s a need to improve the services - The Location was not bad and the area is safe! You have the Clubs and shop nearby The rooms were completely different from what I have seen while booking. The rooms were not comfortable as expected
• Mpho (8/5): -
• Mpho (8/5): -
• Tshedza (10/5): I enjoyed my stay, it's very peaceful. - The room we got , was very huge ,clean and comfortable, I loved it. Nothing at all
• Guest (9/5): -
• Zamaqwabe (1/5): Very bad, a complete waste of money! - Nothing at all I couldn't wait to check out! Our toilet wasn't flushing, we had to walk across the street to ask for help at night We wanted to bath the following day we awaited for bath towels until 2pm! Worse place to stay! Old debilitating walls, mould, smelly cupboards, kitchen sink flooding! Please improve and stop taking advantage of people needing proper accommodation!
• Pateka (5/5): - Location Room dark No backup for electricity
• Naidoo (9/5): -
• Sim (10/5): - A wonderful stay with exceptional hosts and exceptional staff! The place is clean and well maintained, the breakfast leaves you begging for seconds and the view from the balcony is stunning. The hosts are very welcoming and kind and will promptly adhere to any request you may have to the best of their ability. 10/10 would recommend!
• Muskan (4/5): The water was terribly cold! We couldn’t shower properly in the morning. There were cars spinning an - I guess the bed was fine The water was terribly cold! We couldn’t shower properly in the morning. There were cars spinning and making loud noises during the night
• Tumi (7/5): -
• Swartbooi (7/5): - I liked the location it was close to Wits Unit where my daughter was Graduating WiFi was not working and the TV was not working either
• Justine (8/5): -
• Thabang (2/5): Unprofessional staff behaviour - The day staff were very kind and helpful however that is where the pleasantries started and ended The night staff Peter who was meant to assist us with our late check-in, was less then professional, he not only refused to assist me with locating a simple remote he also raised his voice at me and made myself and the other guest feel very uncomfortable and not at ease, to make it worse when I attempted to let him know that his behavior was unprofessional he (Peter) proceeded to tell me that he has worked there for years and no complaint will affect him...to say I was highly disappointed would be an understatement
• Justice Mthokozisi (4/5): Good - Room but your wifi was not connecting Wifi issue
• Mpho (8/5): -
• Kamal (9/5): -
• Keneilwe (9/5): -
• Carlos F. (10/5): Vale a pena o custo benefício! - O local é ótimo, tem vários estabelecimentos proximos, as demais localidades não ficam muito longe, a equipe é muito simpática e solicita.
• Boitumelo (5/5): Just okay, nothing to write home about. - I had to pay for my own breakfast but it was advertised as if breakfast is included I stayed at room 7 near the gate where everyone passes and I wish there was some lace curtains or blinds so that I get some sunlight and privacy when I opened those brown curtains.. the aircon was also not keeping the room warm, it switched on but not doing the job..
• Lynette (8/5): A comfortable stay. - The location was perfect. Close to shopping malls and the Joburg Zoo. It was very clean and we enjoyed the electric blankets. We didn’t get to try the breakfast. We struggled with the TV in room 3 working and the TV in room 2 didn’t work.
• Shireen (8/5): We enjoyed our short in stay in Johannesburg and will come back for longer period next time - Breakfast was delicious .The staff made sure we had a gas heater nearby to keep us warm during our breakfast which was appreciated.The rooms were clean and spacious.
• Syntia (9/5): - The room. Very comfortable
• Ariyè (1/5): -
• Mpati (1/5): - The air conditioning was not working.The water was cold.
• Brenda (2/5): -
• Mosaase (10/5): Relaxed and enjoyable - Privacy and security Everything was perfect for my liking
• Amira Claudia (7/5): - The location was perfect for us - close to Milpark Hospital. The staff was amazingly friendly and tried helping wherever they could. The beds were very comfortable. The internet services in room sucked (for lack of better word). The TV never worked from day one. And the path to our room, being an elderly couple, was too uneven for us to walk safely. The rooms need urgently to be repainted
• Kealeboga (1/5): -
• sello (10/5): -
• Emmanuel (8/5): -
• Sreelal (10/5): - Comfort, friendlyness Wifi was not working
• Kelemane (8/5): -
• Sinakhokonke (10/5): -
• Willem (10/5): -
• Dashnie (10/5): -
• Bronwyn (7/5): -
• Carine (3/5): - Location Outdated, uncomfortable, no facilities to do makeup or dry hair, ran out of toilet paper, no milk on arrival.
• Sinakhokonke (10/5): -
• Debra (8/5): - It was close to the hospital
• Nelson Mothapo (10/5): -
• Nelson Mothapo (10/5): -
• Thabo (7/5): It was a lovely stay - I liked the area close to the main street in Melville. Close to restaurants and clubs. It was quite and peaceful. I like the access to Netflix and other apps. The room was clean and had all the amenities listed. I have stayed at Saffron Guest House before and liked it alot and the rooms were lovely. I was a bit dissapointed. Room 10 was a bit outdated the ceiling had mould and cracks there were a few broken titles in the mini kitchen area. The room was smaller even though in the description it said I booked a superior double room.
• Tlalang (9/5): -
• sello (10/5): -
• Nsikelelo (7/5): -
• Bronwyn (10/5): -
• Kgalalelo (5/5): -
• kwenzokuhlerh (1/5): - Shower Shower only
• Tinashe (10/5): -
• Maleka (10/5): -
• Chanel (9/5): -
• Mavuso (5/5): -
• JOHANITA (10/5): Great stay! - Friendly and warm staff.
• JOHANITA (9/5): -
• Mpho (8/5): -
• Mpho (8/5): -
• kwazi (7/5): -
• Matlou (8/5): - The room I was allocated was superb
• Hlatshwayo (7/5): -
• Sandile (10/5): -
• Nelson Mothapo (10/5): -
• Mpho (8/5): -
• Mpho (8/5): -
• alireza (5/5): -
• Tshepo (7/5): -
• Evelyn (10/5): -
• Mbali (10/5): - It's beautiful view place
• Kuboni (7/5): -
• Jakub (7/5): -
• Tsebe (10/5): -
• Perin (8/5): - Posizione e struttura ottima
• Matlou (7/5): -
• Lekoena (1/5): - Nothing
• Katlego (8/5): My stay was nice and I really enjoyed - Not applicable Wifi connection
• Ntate Karabo (10/5): -
• Katlego (6/5): I had a very nice and a pleasant stay - I like the room, it was very nice. The mirrors, duvet and cleanliness. Very warm and bright. We were not offered breakfast as indicated and I don't know why. Wifi at first i didn't have network and I had cold shower on the first day of my arrival.
• Mamolefi (10/5): - Everything was perfect about my stay, the room is very spacious, clean and private. The location is also safe.
• MASECHABA (9/5): Exceptional - The location is easy to find the guest house is very safe
• Kavith (6/5): -
• Ntshangase (10/5): - Spacious, warm blankets 🔥. Location Poor Shower..Not working properly. Unstable toilet seat. Only 1 toilet paper in the room. And unable to provide when we need another one. No mop available to dry the floor. Microwave was not working at all.
• Lentswe (10/5): Standard 👌 - Clean rooms The fact that there is no closet
• Cofran (8/5): Great location, very friendly and helpful staff - Great location, very friendly and helpful staff
• Marica (9/5): -
• Linda (9/5): Warm and Cozy! - Loved how friendly the staff was. The guesthouse was truly accommodating - I had to check in a bit earlier, and they were so helpful with this. The space is lovely, I adored how the art in the unit I was staying in was curated for the space.
• Natalie (9/5): A lovely little place - What an awesome little place. Lovely rooms in the hub of Melville. Perfect location. Managers are welcoming and kind. Minor inconveniences. The one room was missing a kettle. The other was missing hand towels. Silly things. Overall, it is not enough to ruin the stay.
• Urquhart (8/5): -
• Dineo (10/5): -
• Guérin (9/5): - L'accueil
• Michael (1/5): I could not sleep there, I actually cancelled the reservation upon arrival. What I saw on the website is not the reflex - Situated is a good location of Melville The place need some work on it
• Felicity (7/5): - Nice big property Stove did not work
• Mudau (1/5): Bad - Quietness Not well maintained, cupboards and walls moulds, dirty floors and not exchanging sheets or towels in my 4 nights stay
• Van Waveren (7/5): Stay in Jburg - Good area and large beautiful facilities. Any problems experienced were attended to promptly 🙂 Kitchen appliances are not well stoked, no cereal bowls for breakfast for example and very few cooking utensils. Water shortage when the Guesthouse is fully booked.

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