Does Sleepy Gecko Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sleepy Gecko Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleepy Gecko Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Where is Sleepy Gecko Guest House located?

Located in Melville, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of 7th Street, University of Johannesburg, and South African Broadcasting Corporation. Johannesburg Botanical Garden and University of Witwatersrand are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Sleepy Gecko Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Oct 24, 2016

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

Convenient, cozy guesthouse.

We had a great time. There was always somewhere new to go during our stay, and the room was great.

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Feb 1, 2022

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

Great location, but needs some things organised

The room was clean and the location is great, just around the corner from bars. because of Covid, he had no reception anymore, neither breakfast was served but we could just help ourself. which i didn't minded neither. but then all necessary things in the kitchen has to be provided and as well everything should be cleaned every morning, and not only in the afternoon, same as dishwasher, is turned on in the evening, but never emptied. as i did it. but i still would stay again, just because of the great location

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

RUDY

Aug 5, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

T’was okey for 1 night

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Jenny, Lagos

Jul 23, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s not a mordern facility.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 22, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 18, 2018

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

Quirky guesthouse that I loved from the 1st minute

Quirky guesthouse that I loved from the 1st minute I arrived. Rooms were beautiful with big bed and cool old fashioned bath in large en-suite. Breakfast was good too, with cereal, eggs, rashers and mushrooms. Melville is a trendy town and good bars are within,100 m of the guesthouse.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Diane

Mar 29, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

Proprio sympatique ,chauffeur guide dévoué

Tres bien localisé et Beaucoup de potentiel mais d’entretien

4/10 Poor

Diana C C

Feb 18, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

És

Cheguei às 23 h e não tinha recepção. Dois hóspedes nos ajudaram a gritar para alguém abrir a porta. Um cara nos abordou querendo dinheiro, tivemos que nos reunir para retirá-los, foi uma cena de terror. Entramos no hotel e ar condicionado não funcionava e o ventilador(coitado). Pela manhã fomos atras de Wi-Fi e só pegava próximo a um dos quartos, tivemos que ficar em pé, próximos. Pagamos duas diárias mas saímos naquela manhã. Foi muito chato não ter alguém para acessar. Uma funcionária até tentou, mas sem êxito.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Jan 29, 2018

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Robert

Dec 11, 2017

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

Prisvärt

Prisvärt, nära till ett antal restauranger/pubar.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Adri

Nov 7, 2017

Disliked: Room comfort

There was a mouldy smell in my room which made it difficult to breathe. Linen and towels were clean but towels were hard and had a tear. The communal kitchen also had a bar smell, a mix of old oil and a gas leak. staff were friendly. I didn't stay for breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 1, 2017

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

Helpful owner

Great owner, he was very helpful in a number of ways. Also nice location, with some good restaurants in walking distance.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

michele

Oct 26, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sérénité et bon accueil

2 jours qui nous ont permis de visiter en taxi Soweto et Jo ´Burg. Hotel situé dans un quartier très agreable et sûr Melville dont le propriétaire Greg est très aimable et serviable. On est bien accueilli par tout le personnel. Une petite piscine permet de se baigner rapidement en été. Il s'agit certainement d'un très bel hôtel dans le passé mais tombé en oubli depuis le déclin de Jo 'Burg. C'est dommage mais la région souffre du déclin du tourisme et de la mauvaise réputation des alentours (insécurité particulièrement criante).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Oct 8, 2017

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

Very quaint and comfortable

Very quaint and comfortable. Great was great and helpful. Really nice neighbourhood. Will definitely try to stay there again if we go back to Jo'berg.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Tammy, Australia

Sep 29, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Good location

Good location. Information is hard to come by and breakfast was hit and miss.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jari, Finland

Aug 23, 2017

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

Guest house in a very good location

Relaxed atmophere with a touch of good old times. We are already missing the sweet dog and cats of the owners of the guest house!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Aug 11, 2017

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty place

The place was very dirty. The shower was very inconvenient because it was in the bath and water was all over the room when taking a shower. The dog nearly bite me and the cats follow guests. Breakfast was acceptable. There was loud noise on daily basis from the neighbouring place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Nesil

Jul 17, 2017

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

It was very disappointing experience. When we walked in to hotel we couldn't find anybody in the reception for 2 hours almost. And the guy appeared with robe on him.. the room was terribly dirty. We saw the dogs on the aisle of rooms..

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Jun 16, 2017

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

Highly Recommendable for Pet Lovers

Excelent! Was a pleasant time and is very close of nice and economic restaurants and clubs to listen to good music or dance a bit and grab a bite. Also have cats and a dog that are lovely and make miss less my cat back home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 3, 2017

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

Pefect Location

Perfect location in melville.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Cap B.

Apr 27, 2017

Not what was expected but was useful...

Location is in a convenient area. The pictures of the room don't look like the room we stayed in. For the cost it was useful. Owner and staff were very pleasant.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 10, 2017

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

Nice Place

Nice Place - We enjoyed

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 7, 2017

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

small nice guest house

Cosy quiet guesthouse with nice bedroom and freestanding bathtub. Dogs and cats around. Breakfast good. Neigbourhood with lots of bars and restaurants.

8/10 Good

Jose Roberto

Feb 28, 2017

Great staff

Great place. Simple guesthouse, but the staff was very helpfull

8/10 Good

Siv Anita

Feb 4, 2017

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

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