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Dove's Nest Guest House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kempton Park with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi
Restaurant
Hair dryer, towels
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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78 Gladiator Street, Aero City - Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1619
  • AirportJohannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)3 min drive
  • Popular LocationInternational Terminal Duty Free Mall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEmperors Palace Casino7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEast Rand Mall10 min drive

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ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

My stay was very good and the shuttle service made it easy to get to the airport.
Ioana
Jun 2, 2024
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Room options

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Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park

Located in Kempton Park, Dove's Nest Guest House is in the city center and near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Johannesburg Stadium, or consider a night out at POPArt Theatre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 4 min drive
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 4 min drive
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 7 min drive
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 10 min drive
  • East Rand Mall - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 15 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mashonzha Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cappello - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yolo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jacksons - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Dove's Nest Guest House

Guesthouse in the city center
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a garden at Dove's Nest Guest House. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • An area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • A reception hall, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 52 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (ZAR 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 200.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: ZAR 40 per night
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 200.00 (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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dove`s Nest Guest House Hotel Kempton Park
Dove’s Nest Guest House Kempton Park
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Dove's Nest Guest House Kempton Park
Dove’s Nest Guest House
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Dove's Nest Guest House Guesthouse
Dove's Nest Guest House Kempton Park
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dove's Nest Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dove's Nest Guest House?

As of Jun 5, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dove's Nest Guest House on Jun 12, 2024 start from $43.18, 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.

How much is parking at Dove's Nest Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dove's Nest Guest House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dove's Nest Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 200.00 (subject to availability).

Does Dove's Nest Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Dove's Nest Guest House located?

Located in the heart of Kempton Park, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Arwyp Medical Centre, Kempton Park Golf Club, and Festival Mall. Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal Duty Free Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Rhodesfield Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 61 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ioana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very good and the shuttle service made it easy to get to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

ABIODUN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Improvement needed electric socket not suitable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service is a joke...they were not at the airport to meet us although detsils were sent to them weeks before we arrived. Ehen we eventually got through to them they turned up to pick up 3 of us our 5 suitcases and 3 hand luggages in a salon car. Two of us were crushed in the back seat with luggage almost on top of us. When we got to the hotel they had no room for us and said we would be sent to another place a guest house belonging the the Hotel owner's brother. We had a further wait then to be taken to a small guest house 10 minutes away. These people are terrible...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived Johannesburg at past 1Am and this guest house was closed for the day, I had earlier sent them a message of my flight details and arrival time. They were locked and said the room had been given to someone else. That they tried to call me. How do you call someone who is airborne? When I sent a message why didn’t I get a response? I was left in the cold night stranded and the staff who I met outside was very rude to me. Saying they are fully booked

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful little place right near to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly staff. A great place to stay right near the airport. Very professional and welcoming. ....and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

CARLOS

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right across from the airport, in a convenient location. Very limited dining option, almost non-existent WiFi, and had electricity only half the time I was there. This meant no tv, no air, no water on the sink, no water on the toilet, no internet, no lights, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Tongesayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good but could not sleep well because of Mosquitoes and the Hotel shoup some little bath soap incase one doesnt rravel with any toiletry.A bath soap is better and Mosquitoes the hotel should make a serious plan.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need for touch ups
Need to improve the showers, move smokers far from the rooms and give detailed for guests about everything including how food orders are made.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, nice premises for price. But small dog barked too much, room smelled of smoke, and the receptionist didn't book the shuttle as requested.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic and clean accommodation
The guest house is located conveniently right near the airport, approx. 10 min drive. As we started our tour with On the Go here we received a free airport shuttle pick up. There was a lady with a sign waiting to greet us at the arrival hall however if someone is not there to greet you, a simple phone call to the guest house will ensure they send a driver asap. The guest house is very clean simple accommodation. It has gardens with lots of tables to sit and chill in the sun and the shade and a cool treehouse style deck with a random enclosure with a squirrel. There is also enclosures with carrier pidgions which add to the quirkiness of the place. We arrived quite late from the airport and the girls at the front desk are all pretty relaxed and friendly. Our room was located across the road from the main building in their additional complex. While it an be a little odd at first being separated from the main building we all felt very safe. The complex is fenced and gated and all the doors and windows have bars and security doors so while you do get a slight Alcatraz vibe, it comforting to feel safe. The distance across the road from he main building is literally diagonal about 150 metres. It takes you about a minute to walk there. Some others have mentioned feeling unsafe at night we did not. Rooms were clean and basic but no hairdriers actually available. I would reccomend Doves Nest as a convenient and basic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable facility. Ideal for business travelers
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
People smoking within the building. The rooms were not what we had requested. The Guest house did not have the room we requested and took us to another place that was not to standard, and was dirty. The garbage bin was not emptied and flies were flying all over the room. The tea/coffee making area was equally not organised, we could not find a single spoon. The room telephone was not working and one had to walk across the road to reach reception. In general it was pathetic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The sheets and towels in my room were not clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Eduard

Too expensive for outdated room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ensight

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was advertised as a continental breakfast, the guest was only served a wrap filled with lettuce and half a egg, no other breakfast options were given. The kettle in the room was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kenton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT AS ADVERTISED- BE WARNED
When we went to check in we were told there were no rooms despite prepaying. This in itself is unacceptable. We were then put into an establishment next door which was very tired to say the least. It was more like a backpacker location with four beds in one room. The mattresses were so hard they were virtually solid, so much so that I couldn’t sleep. Was unable to watch TV as that didn’t work. The toilet was broken and so was the shower, although as you couldn’t control the temperature it’s probably just as well. Lighting was dodgy if fact there was not one redeeming feature. And we were told these were the nicer rooms. Breakfast was as disappointing as the room. When I get back home and have access to a phone I will be contacting Hotels.com to demand a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Peter, Cairns, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Local hotel close to O.R. Tambo airport
Complimentary airport transfer to and from O.R. Tambo. Breakfast included and modestly priced set menu dinner available. No frills, but rooms are clean and secure. Ideal location for overnighting close to the airport. Might be a bit cramped for a longer stay. Also there didn’t appear to be shops, restaurants, etc. close by. Their computer system had lost the record of my pre-payment through Wotif. Or perhaps Wotif hadn’t made the payment. Which of these was never clear. In any event, it took four international calls to Wotif to resolve. Of these only 1out of the 3 Wotif service persons was particularly helpful. Of the other two, one said he’d send an email to the hotel confirming payment, but he never did; the other said he couldn’t help because the Wotif system was down, but undertook to resolve the issue and call the hotel within an hour to confirm -he never did! The third. I would happily stay at the hotel again, but I’d book directly and pay on arrival, rather than risk going through Wotif again. Also, I suspect you get a better price if you book directly. Just google the Dove’s Nest site for details
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Moved to the next door property
This is my second stay at the Dove's Nest. We were promptly met at the airport but when we arrived at the hotel there was no room so they put us at the next door property, Emerald. It was fine but a little weird to get moved right away. Over there, we were able to have dinner and the shuttle left on time the following morning as we had a very early flight. A fine stay for a quick overnight at the airport!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad experience
I have used this Guest house a few times and each time the customer service gets gradually worse, when i arrived the airport shuttle took well more than an hour to pick me up and when i asked for the shuttle back the day before i left they refused to give me one as my check in was at 4.50am, their excuse was that "our shuttles would only do either 5am or 4am" which i felt was unfair, i never the less got an uber. Also upon arriving at the Guest house i told the reception desk that the last time i was there a month or two before i had a flash drive with work documents taken from my stuff by their cleaning staff they seemed not to care and didn't indicate that anything would happen or even give a hint of being apologetic, i am disappointed and would love to see this change.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic airport layover.
Great little basic place real close to the airport with complimentary airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

General hotel information

Check-In Time
10:00 AM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0
Address
78 Gladiator Street, Aero City - Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng