Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews of Ginnegaap Guest House

3 out of 5
Ginnegaap Guest House
54 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in a great neighborhood
nice place in a great location. You can easily walk to many bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Corlien on Apr 8, 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Corlien on Dec 18, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to tell others about Ginnegaap. We are absolutely thrilled to receive full points for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann , Chicago USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Charming Guesthouse in Melville!
Corlien and Pierre were very hospitable and friendly hosts. They have an excellent staff who work hard to ensure one's comfort (kudos to Patrick, Pretty and Patience!). The breakfasts were delicious...the menu extensive. As a cat lover, the very lovable Cesar made the environment like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Corlien on Mar 16, 2018
Thank you Mary-Ann! It was indeed a pleasure to have you at Ginnegaap. We are thrilled that you are happy with the service that you received at Ginnegaap. I am sure that Cesar missed you for at least 2 days.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great service
Overall my stay here was very pleasant. The staff were warm and welcoming and took extra care to arrange for a very early morning departure and even made sure that I had breakfast before I left. The room was spacious with separate bathroom and closet areas. My one complaint is that the room was quite chilly with no heat and my visit was in the winter. Electric blankets are provided for the bed at night but, the room itself was too cold to comfortably relax in during the evening. (I understand that central heat is not common in SA but, a few small space heaters available to guests who request them would have made my stay a 5/5.)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
I am delighted that you liked your room at Ginnegaap and that the staff took care of you. I am, however, really sorry that you did not see the air conditioner in your room. We know it is quite chilly at night during the winter months and over and above electric blankets, we have air conditioners in all our garden rooms and apartments with heaters in our budget and standard rooms. I hope you will visit us again so that you can have a nice and warm room during your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
We loved it. Everyone is very friendly, the breakfasts are excellent and it is close to shops and restaurants in Melville which is a great area, Also, Jacob, the driver and tour guide is affiliated with the guest house is great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Thank you for your feedback and sharing it with everyone. I am thrilled that you had a wonderful stay at Ginnegaap!

10/10 Excellent

leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! with the best staff
Everyone went out of their way for my mom and I- would stay there again- room is super clean- super friendly staff and GREAT food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I am so glad that you liked our clean rooms, great food and super friendly staff. They are so excited when your guests see all their hard work.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the place is nice . moderate safety in district
nice place . wonderful staff. but only save to walk around till 5pm
Response from Corlien on Feb 25, 2017
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Ginnegaap and your positive comments. You mentioned that it is not safe to walk in Melville till about 5pm. Although I understand that one is cautious to walk around at night with Johannesburg's bad reputation in the foreign press, Melville has a good reputation for walkers at night. If you follow the rules for walking around any big city, nothing will happen to you. Of cause I cannot guarantee anything, but for the last 8 years, we only had one incident of someone being robbed on the street by a person who saw an opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Corrientes, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, warm staff
We had a lovely stay at Ginnegaap. The staff and owner were so nice and attentive to our needs, even when we asked for a cab arrangement after reception had closed. The room has everything you need, including a huge bed, a safe deposit box, a nice bathroom with amenities, a flat screen TV, an iron, and even an emergency button just in case. Breakfast was big and has a lot of options, and if you have to leave before breakfast time (like we did) they can prepare one for you the day before so you don't miss out on that as well. Overall, a wonderful place.
Response from Corlien on Feb 23, 2017
Thank you so much for your nice comments! It really means a lot to me and the staff to hear that our efforts are seen and appreciated.

8/10 Good

Ed, Naples, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint residence near hip area.
The owner and staff were very friendly. They helped organize a day tour of Johannesburg which is key for this city. Great breakfast, much more than we expected from a hotel in this price range. Room was modest but clean and had everything we needed. I would recommend this place as it gives you a chance to also explore the Melville neighborhood, which is a nice diverse area and close to everything.
Response from Corlien on Feb 23, 2017
Thank you for your positive comments about Ginnegaap. Melville is a great area in Johannesburg and represent the cosmopolitan society of today in our city.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent urban retreat
Really nice place, great value and very well stocked apartment with kitchen too.
Response from General Manager on Feb 23, 2017
Thank you for your positive comments. We really appreciate it.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay. Tired decor. Goad service. Hospitable host. We stayed as part of tour. Decor needs to be upgraded and someone needs to look at risk with multiple electrical sockets. All in all host accommodating. Clean and comfortable if not at tad tired.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely guest house and everything is decorated beautifully. The room and bathroom is very attractive and comfortable. It is possible to walk a short distance to some nice restaurants. Breakfast on the verandah was terrific and of very good quality.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in a good neighnborhood
Enjoyed our stay here.

8/10 Good

Regina F, Mossel Bay, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, secure and a great location!
This Bed & Breakfast is very good value for money. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. The staff is very willing to please the guests. The breakfast is lovely, and you can pretty much have breakfast "your way". The location is good for Melville, and there is a nice little Italian restaurant a couple of blocks away, walking distance. If you are a light sleeper, then request the double digit rooms. I had room 1 and while it's a nice room, it's a the front of the house, and thus, noisy. I will return to this B&B.

8/10 Good

Mihloti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

kerry, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Work on the small details.
The guesthouse is in a safe, middle class suburb with local cafes & restaurants in easy walking distance. The room was small but well appointed and the breakfast was OK but only offered one piece of toast per person. We had difficulties with wifi and needed to call them in to get the TV working. Our biggest issue was their pick up from the airport when the driver expected us to lift our luggage into the back of a van.

8/10 Good

Andrea, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely little house
Excellent staff, very welcoming and accommodating! Great breakfast. Excellent value! Some great restaurants walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An Oasis in Jo-burg!
Beds were heaven. Staff were angels. Helpful, accommodating and and always available. Thanks for a lovely stay for our family. Would be great for couples too. :)

8/10 Good

Francois, Simon's Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy customer
Lovely room. Fantastic people. Good breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Denis, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guesthouse in a safe and friendly area.
Really enjoyed our time at Ginnegaap! Really great experience from the initial welcome to the gorgeous breakfast and the excellent advice from the owner, Corlien, and her staff. As it was cold at night during our winter visit, the radiators and electric blankets were a godsend as well as extra blankets should they be needed. Really safe area to walk up to the restaurants and bars. And the breakfast is the best ever!! Thanks again for a super introduction to South Africa!!

6/10 Okay

M Elizabeth, Ranchos de Taos, NM, USA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice Location, Small Bath Tub...
I spent a couple nights at Ginnegaap before my flight back to the states. The location in Melville was great; easy walking to dining, galleries, shops and funky little bars on 7th St (Ave?). Patrick was a great host and the entire staff very friendly and accommodating. I'd requested a tub in the bathroom and was disappointed that it was very small, old... South Africa spoiled me with large, roomy bath tubs. This was not one of those...

8/10 Good

William, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
I had an overnight layover. Nice neighborhood with some restaurants withing walking distance. Nice room with a good breakfast. However it is a bit far from the airport.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R, Gwytherin, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis of calm.
Laid back B&B in a Bohemian neighbourhood, within walking distance of restaurants, bars and shops. Comfortable room with a fridge. Excellent breakfast and welcoming, helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

jonathan, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great decoration
loved the decoration, very well located (can go by foot to very nice restaurants), great breakfast and staff

2/10 Terrible

Ariela, Pennsylvania

Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointing
They never opened the door. Everything was locked and no One answered the buzzer or phone. Was forced to book another place

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Boulder CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, friendly B&B
Great location and very friendly staff. We were on a biz trip to Joburg and stayed for 3 nights in the apartments (we rented both). Easy walk to small business district with nice restaurants, bars and shops. Even though everything is walled and barb-wired in Joberg, we felt safe in the area and walked around at night (wouldn't walk alone anywhere in SA, though). We will stay there again on our next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
Excellent Room in a great area, staff are extremely helpful and nice. The room was very comfortable and clean. Breakfast is as good as you will get anywhere.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property, run with care, lovely neighborhood
This a lovely property with very careful and considerate owners and staff--a fantastic place to stay, with interesting shops (including one of the best vintage shops I've ever set foot in) and restaurants within walking distance. Very comfortable place to call home for a few days :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Damian, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Guest House
Wonderful stay, extremely helpful and nice. Will stay here again when in town

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what I needed
Great place to stay that is *not* Sandton... was quite happy to be in Melville and closer to the city, and found Ginnegaap an excellent and very friendly place.

10/10 Excellent

jkanberg, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Choice in Jozi
Melville is sweet. Ginnegaap is really well situated. Nicest people ever and very solid rooms. I'd go back (and actually did, twice.)

6/10 Okay

jenna, swaziland

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Comfy and central
the rooms were nice, however there was nowhere to sit and have a drink while waiting in the evening. also the parking area for cars looks a little shabby and could do with some work as this is the first impression.

6/10 Okay

Mark, Edinburgh

Unexceptional
A bit of a confined site. Lots of keys and barriers to lock but that is probably par for the course for Jo'burg. A good breakfast. No bar or food service later in the day although there are restaurants nearby. Street lighting still out of action.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A pleasant stay near Johannesburg
We spent two nights in Ginnegaap Guesthouse and generally found it of high quality. The owners' son provided us with guided tours for the two days we had to see Johannesburg and that was delightful.The neighborhood was only so, so, with undistinguished restaurants.

8/10 Good

Sandy, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Guest house and gardens
Interior decoration has lovely Victorian details. Stayed in both the main house and a villa. Both very comfortable. The area is not safe after 10:00 p.m. hence the constant attention to locked gates, doors and grates. Patience is very helpful and the shuttle service much appreciated. The yard and garden are lovely, with a variety of large trees - great for birdwatching. The only shortcoming is the lack of a "breakfast to go" for people leaving before 7:00 a.m. Would definitely stay again. Good people, good quality, good price.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel close to nice restaurants
Ginnegaap has beautiful, comfortable rooms, helpful staff. It is within safe walking distance (1-2 blocks) of several excellent restaurants and is a short drive from many of johannesburgs attractions.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!
Great guesthouse! Awesome staff and the best breakfast I've ever had anywhere and I travel around the world alot.

8/10 Good

Alex, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Nice Respite
We stayed at Ginnegaap Guesthouse during a week long trip to South Africa. We arrived after being in Cape Town for five days and stayed two nights. It is in a nice neighborhood, close to Johannesburg, but far enough away to feel safe and to have some quiet. You can hear some traffic from the street, but once in your room it is distant. The room was clean and comfortable, although a bit smaller than we had imagined. The budget rooms really are that - they are designed for one or two people. The bathroom was clean, though the curtain instead of a door did not give much privacy. Breakfast and service was wonderful and we would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we come back to jo'burg we will surely come back to this guest house! the room we've had was super,clean and comfortable ! breakfast is delicious and wifi works good. In the same street is a good italian restaurant within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"should be a five-star"
We can not say enough about the hospitality shown to us at this B&B. The ownership and staff went out of their way to make us feel at home. They were helpful in day trip ideas and arrangements. The breakfasts were terrific. Thank you Ginnegaap for making our South Africa trip just a little more memorable.

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Havre de paix non loin de l’animation. Personnel attentionné
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from corlien on Apr 8, 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nettes Guesthouse in einer interessanten Gegend. Für eine ausgedehnte Bar und Restaurenttour in der 5th street bestens geeignet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Corlien on Dec 18, 2018
Thank you for your review of Ginnegaap. It is great to receive 5 out of 5 for your stay in our guest house.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ein Nacht ok.
Hotel hat ein Paar gute Zimmer, Rest sind nicht gut.Personal und Besitzerin freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Corlien on Dec 12, 2017
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am glad that you find the staff welcoming and friendly. As this is a guest house and not a hotel built from the start to serve as guests rooms, you get different sized rooms, some of them on the sunny side, others not. Some large and some small. That is why we have different types of rooms with different rates. The quality of each room is, however, the same and all the rooms have the same facilities.

6/10 Okay

Francesco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

zozo, Toulouse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon hôtel
Très sécurisé et dans un quartier assez sûr et calme, cet hôtel à la décoration simple et sobre est élégant. Les lits sont très grands et confortables, les chambres spacieuses et décorées avec bon goût. Le personnel est agréable, discret et sympathique. Le petit déjeuner est bon, copieux et d'assez bonne qualité : fruits frais, céréales, omelettes ou porridge...5 minutes à pieds suffisent à rejoindre la zone animée (bars, restaurants, commerces). Notre sdb était sombre et pas fermée par une porte mais par une fine cloison coulissante : peu d'intimité. Le jardin et la terrasse pourraient être plus agréables et accueillants avec de petites tables ou fauteuils (il y a une seule table avec des bancs au milieu du jardin, 2 fauteuils sur la terrasse et 2 transats dans le jardin; en cas de pluie, comme ce fut le cas pour nous, impossible de se retrouver entre amis pour discuter ailleurs que dans la salle à manger, à table, car il n'y a pas de salon).
Response from Corlien on Apr 24, 2017
Thank you for your stay at Ginnegaap and sharing your experience with other travelers. We were pleased to read you liked our rooms and breakfast, but were sorry to hear there were some issues with our outside area and the sliding door in one of our bathrooms. The rooms where we have a bathroom sliding door are unfortunately smaller and a door take up a lot of space. We do, however, take note of your opinion and will try our best to address this issue. We realize that it is a problem that we do not have a lounge area for guests when it is cold or rainy outside and will hopefully be able to do something about this soon. We have big plans to improve our outside area this coming winter and we hope that you will visit us again to see our improvements

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Eirik Hoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guesthouse, conveniently located in Melville.