HomeBase Melville - Hostel

2.0 star property

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room (Family Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double En-suite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 10 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wooden Double Caban

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wooden Twin Cabana

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room, Shared Barthroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Safari Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed in 12 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

At HomeBase Melville - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Campus Square Shopping Centre and University of Johannesburg. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Melville hostel include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Gold Reef City Casino.

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Campus Square Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 7th Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilt - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬7 min walk

About this property

HomeBase Melville - Hostel

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at HomeBase Melville - Hostel. Self parking is free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
HomeBase Melville - Hostel offers 9 accommodations. This Johannesburg hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

HomeBase Melville Hotel
HomeBase Hotel
HomeBase Melville Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville
HomeBase Melville Hostel/Backpacker
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Yep, HomeBase Melville - Hostel has a free self car park.

Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel have a pool?

HomeBase Melville - Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HomeBase Melville - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean, but quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

dean

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

okay place

Some staff super friendly, others not so much. Very weird smell in the kitchen. Compared to many other places in South Africa, the WIFI was great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não gostei da energia do lugar. A limpeza também não agradou e o quarto a porta ficava aberto, qualquer tendo acesso. Acabei não ficando e alugando outro hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Suellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miri, Hamburg

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

Lovely people, excellent place to stay!

We stayed in a double bed room. Excellent room, nice people. Always friendly, keep everything clean, always five you a hand when you need help and give you some advice. Good restaurants and bars are also only 2 blocks away. The hostel is clean and in a quiet street. Parking lots inside the walls, so the car is save. Yes, it is still a hostel (no 5 star hotel), but a great one! You can use the kitchen, the fridge and they even have a bar for a cold drink and a nice talk ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eenvoudig ontbijt wel inbegrepen Loopafstand van 7th avenue met leuke restaurants wel ver uit centrum gelegen alles per taxi/über doen

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kleine aber liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer

Zimmer sehr klein aber liebevoll eingerichtet. Poolwasser war bei uns nicht wirklich einladend. Aber alles in allem wars chillig da in der Umgebung alles zu Fuß zu erreichen ist und in die innenstadt sind es mim Taxi nur ca. 15min.

4/10 Poor

Erik

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

Rätt kasst

Otrevlig personal. Rekommenderade Soweto-tur av ett bolag som inte alls var bra o fick 20 % i provision.