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Arum Place Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A water feature with a lotus flower and a brick wall.
A guest house entrance with a wooden frame, a chandelier, and two plaques indicating membership in the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
A house with a brick staircase leading to a porch with two white chairs and a table.
A living room with a sofa, a black armchair, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091
  • Place, University of Johannesburg
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melville Koppies Nature Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a floral-patterned armchair, and framed pictures on the walls.

Luxury Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Economy Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a painting on the wall.

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a door with glass panels.

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a dresser, and a chandelier.

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a red chair, and a door leading to another room.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

At Arum Place Guest House, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from University of Johannesburg and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Neighbourgoods Market. Highlights at this guest house include a complimentary breakfast and a free area shuttle. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Westdene guest house include Constitution Hill and South African National Museum of Military History.
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What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lindfield Victorian House Museum - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • South African Broadcasting Corporation - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 21 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 23 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Arum Place Guest House

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Arum Place Guest House.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Johannesburg guest house.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1935
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Arum Place Guest House offers 9 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 60-cm plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1935
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 60-cm plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arum Place Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Arum Place Guest House have a pool?

Arum Place Guest House has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from September to November).

How much does it cost to stay at Arum Place Guest House?

As of 11 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arum Place Guest House on 12 Sept 2026 start from AU$95, including 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.

Does Arum Place Guest House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arum Place Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 11 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arum Place Guest House?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arum Place Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Arum Place Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

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

Beautiful place to stay

Lovely staff, very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, calm, nice staff, nice place! Wc needs a refresh. Everything else really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house was really nice and staff were great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Elena

Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived the property was closed. Two phone numbers that were associated with this hotel were "out of service". With the help of our driver and the hotel's neighbor we were able to see some person who came from the back of the hotel (most likely he was security guard). The person told us the the property is closed because they don't have water and all reservations are canceled (two or three days before our arrival). This person kept saying that he is not a manager and cannot do anything. Contacting Expedia support (via chat) didn't give us any help, because they also were not able to reach the hotel personnel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Arum is a Gift from Gift

The place was awesome. You could tell a lot of attention and thought was put into the details of how to make this comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Gift was a great host. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Große Zimmer, fürsorglicher Gastgeber. Es besteht jedoch Sanierungsbedarf im Haus und es ist leider ziemlich weit vom Flughafen entfernt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Arum place - our place- the place

Ligger i Mellvi, ett lugnt område utanför centrum. Kände inget obehag vid vistelse på kvällar. Värden fixade trots det transport till/från restauranger. Fantastiskt serviceminded värd som fixade allt från Tonicwatter till förslag på rundturer. Helt klart återkomma om vi passerar Johannesburg igen. Fin miljö, pool och en fin hemma hos känsla.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

BNL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice personalized rooms. The bed was warm and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful property ...terracing outside room to relax ...very quiet... owner was happy to take us to a local restaurant and collect us .....10 mins walk to shopping mall ... 15 mins walk to Melville ...
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superpower guest house in a fantastic area of joburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Really cozy guesthouse, clean, big bedroom and bathroom. Great and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

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

Lovely relaxing stay

We had a lovely night at Arum place - its a v quiet & clean place with v comfy beds. Breakfast was delicious & they were super helpful offering recommendations for local eats & excursions. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent Assar

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

JoBurg

David was à fantastic host and helped us with all kind of things, including free transport to the resturants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Addam

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

Wonderful hosts and great rooms

We stayed here for two separate stays on our trip to South Africa- the first time the room was stunning - huge and with beautiful new bath and shower in the room, plus free sweets and drinks. The second time was a slightly less nice room but still huge, well stocked and very comfortable. Breakfasts were excellent and the hosts were extremely kind offering to drive us down to local restaurants in the evening and pick us up. The resident pets are also an absolute delight to hang out with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

3 Night Stay

We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Arum Place Guest House. The room was beautifully appointed and the breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed spending sometime lounging by the pool as well. We would definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Had a lovely time at Arum Place. Gladys and David were wonderful hosts; they even drove us to dinner each night. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place to rest after a long flight

Gladys and David were unbeliavably kind. I felt so well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

Convenient location

Exceeded our expectations. Very friendly hosts, excellent service., you want for nothing. Tea & coffee amply stocked, water, milk and juice in the fridge. Private entrance can come and go as you please. Tastefully decorated. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarkko

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

Great visit

Great place and friendly+ service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Adequate

The room was smaller than expected and rather squashed and the continuous tick of the electric fence all night was disturbing, otherwise not bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Nice and convenient

Very nice place with all the amenities you need. Its location is very good, as you can walk around during the day, have a coffee or go shopping, which is not normal in many parts of JHB. The room was nice and big but the true highlight is Arum Place's owner, who even offers to drive you to restaurants in the evening and then picks you up again when you are done. A perfect service in a city where you usually prefer not to drive around in the dark by yourself. That service was awesome! We also enjoyed the two house dogs Minnie and Daisy very much :). Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017