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Villa Lugano

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Property entrance
Property entrance
Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast area
Reception

Overview of Villa Lugano

Villa Lugano

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
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100 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2001

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationKlipriviersberg Nature Reserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRailway Museum4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurffontein Race Course10 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)33 min drive

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About this area

Johannesburg South

Villa Lugano is located in Mulbarton, a neighborhood in Johannesburg South, and is in a shopping district and near a train station. Ferreira's Mine and Lindfield Victorian House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SAB World of Beer and Germiston Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Turffontein Race Course, or consider a night out at Alexander Theatre. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Railway Museum - 4 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Theme Park - 10 min drive
  • Turffontein Race Course - 10 min drive
  • Gold Reef City - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 24 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Doppio Zero - 5 min drive
  • South Dakota Spur Steak Ranch - 6 min drive
  • Checkers - 15 min walk
  • Torinos Trattoria And Coffee Bar - 4 min drive
  • Turn 'n Tender - 4 min drive

About this property

Villa Lugano

4-star guesthouse located in Mulbarton
Consider a stay at Villa Lugano and take advantage of a roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A reception hall, multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and WiFi
Room features
All 11 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guests reviews speak well of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-cm LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility available in select rooms
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 590 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 590 (one-way), (from 5 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Villa Lugano
Villa Lugano House Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano House Johannesburg
Villa Lugano Johannesburg
Villa Lugano Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano Guesthouse Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano Guesthouse
Villa Lugano Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano Guesthouse Johannesburg South

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Lugano have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Lugano?

As of Jun 3, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Lugano on Jun 4, 2023 start from $63.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Lugano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Lugano?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Lugano?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Villa Lugano?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Villa Lugano provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 590 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Lugano located?

Located in Mulbarton, this guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gold Reef City Theme Park and Santarama Miniland. Gold Reef City and Turffontein Race Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Villa Lugano Reviews

Villa Lugano Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 74%
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 22%
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 4%
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 0%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.3/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carl

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a nice location, quiet, close to highway. The hosts are extra nice couple, staffs are friendly. The single rooms are a bit disappointed, with proper window or ventilation and there is no aircon. Otherwise, was nice to stay for the night as a stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Arnold

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you
I stayed for one night only and the service was excellent. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is clean and very comfortable, the area is quiet. One thing they must improve on is the parking space but overall nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Mzanzi
Eddie and his team were great hosts. It felt like we had known them for years, they were warm and welcoming. Their botique hotel, is beautiful, clean and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent service
Location suited us perfectly, staff at Villa Lugano was exceptional. Highly recommended to all travellers

10/10 Excellent

KCL Young, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review
The stay was pleasant, but the room was way too hot for cold fan need air condidtion