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About this property

With a garden, 84 on Fourth is located in the cultural heart of Melville in Johannesburg. It offers free WiFi access in all areas. Uniquely decorated in a garden setting, each spacious room has coffee and tea facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is complete with a shower or bath. The Fourth is a 15-minute walk from Melville Koppies Municipal Natural Reserve, while Braamfontain Train Station is 1.9 mi away. 84 on 4th is within easy reach of OR Tambo International airport, Rosebank and its Gautrain station, University of Johannesburg and Witwatersrand.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 bunk beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kelli
United States United States
Breakfast was great. Nice common area and the gardens leading to rooms are splendid.
Tom
United States United States
Charming property. Front courtyard with plunge pool was wonderful for morning coffee and relaxing. Great breakfasts!!
Mel
United States United States
Comfortable room, very clean, staff were exceptionally friendly and amazing breakfast
Mel
United States United States
Very comfortable and clean room, The whole facility is very calm and welcoming. Breakfast was outstanding!!
Sabine
Switzerland Switzerland
Friendly staff, very good breakfast. Parking on the premises (book ahead!) is a big plus. I also felt very safe in the surroundings, with nice coffee shops and bars.
Tatiana
Germany Germany
The room was very comfortable and the other premises (the restaurant area and the courtyard with a garden) were super well-maintained and pleasant. Helpful and friendly staff, and great free breakfast consisting of 2 courses (one with yoghurt and...
Peter
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Unbeatable location next to Melville's main strip - bars, restaurants, coffeeshops and a strong sense of security. Very nice staff at breakfast - helpful and friendly.
Nokukhanya
South Africa South Africa
Serenity comfortable bed cleanness food friendly stuff and the swimming pool was cleaned when we requested without any trouble.
Daisy
South Africa South Africa
I liked that the property was super clean and it looked the exact way it did on the pictures. The free welcome drinks on top of the bed was so nice! instantly made me relax and feel at home.
Molly
United States United States
Absolutely beautiful guesthouse! The staff is SO friendly, breakfast was incredible. Just what I needed to feel revived after a long flight.

Managed by 84 on Fourth Guest House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 653 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

There are two things that are very dear to our heart, hospitality and development - and both revolve around a deep appreciation for people. We care about our city and love to share its majesty with our guests. We opened our doors in 2015 and since then have been operating with a charismatic team who above all cares about service excellence and the happiness of their guests. Our hope is that you feel at home the moment you step through our gate.

Property info

5 reasons to stay with us 1. Location: Melville was rated one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by the iconic TimeOut magazine. Our community is Joburg’s creative and diverse hub. 84 on Fourth is perfectly located in the heart of Melville, just ten steps away from the Melville high street. 2. We’ll host you like family: We are a Joburg family through and through, and we opened 84 on Fourth so we could show more people the city we love. 3. Four-Star Service and Quality: We are the only officially accredited Four-Star guest house in Melville. We have met over 225 quality requirements set out by the South African Tourism and Grading Council. This includes the fastest fibre Wi-Fi, top quality beds and an AC unit in every room. 4. Our Pool: Average temperatures in Jozi during the summer are around 30 degrees Celsius. We’re one of Melville’s only guest houses with a pool where you can relax and watch the world go by. 5. Delectable Breakfast: Our chef Mum Mags ran one of Joburg’s top farm-to-table restaurants for over 5 years and will make sure your day gets off to an amazing start!

Neighborhood info

84 on Fourth Guest House is a boutique establishment located in the historic and diverse community of Melville, Johannesburg. The iconic TimeOut Magazine recently named Melville one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world! The guest house position is unrivalled, it is situated a few steps from the artsy high street - 7th Street - which hosts some of Johannesburg’s favourite restaurants, bars, cafes, speciality bookstores, and vintage stores and the hip retail park 27 Boxes. For the nature lovers we are just around the corner from the Melville Koppies, a nature reserve with countless bird and plant species, offering visitors many footpaths for hiking that provide beautiful views of the city.

Languages Spoken

English,Serbian,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of 84 on Fourth Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

84 on Fourth Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.