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Q on First

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Balcony
Standard Apartment | Living area
Deluxe Room
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Explore the area

Map
39A First Avenue East, Parktown North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193
  • Rosebank Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Single Room

Business Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

A stay in Johannesburg awaits you at Q on First, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2017. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Everard Read Gallery and Rosebank Mall. Highlights at this B&B include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and limo/town car service. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Johannesburg B&B include 4th Avenue Parkhurst and Nelson Mandela Square.
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What's nearby

  • Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 15 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 20 min walk
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Niche Lounge and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bolton Road Collection - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Turn 'n Tender Steakhouse Parktown Quarter - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Q on First

Suburban bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Q on First. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Johannesburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Q on First offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Johannesburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Q on First is listed in the 2017 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Books
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Transfer service fee per adult: ZAR 837.23

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number 2011/094028/22

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Q on First.

Property is also known as

Q First B&B Johannesburg
Q First B&B
Q First Johannesburg
Q on First Johannesburg
Q on First Bed & breakfast
Q on First Bed & breakfast Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Q on First?

Yep, Q on First has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Q on First?

As of 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Q on First on 11 July 2025 start from AU$86.72, 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 Q on First have a pool?

Q on First has an outdoor pool.

What makes Q on First a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Q on First.

Does Q on First serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary brekkie is offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Q on First?

No, Q on First does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Q on First?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Q on First?

No, pets are not allowed.

Q on First Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Orlagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jona

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

Amazing!

Amazing stay! Would stay here a million more times.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Highly recommended!

I was so pleased with the hotel, I will definitely stay here again next time I'm in Joburg! The room was large, clean, and had nice amenities and was so relaxing. The TV room, outside living area, and bar made the hotel feel like a second home. On top of everything, the property owner and staff were so kind as they went out of their way to make me feel welcome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Minette

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

What a great discovery!!

My weekend at Q on First was one for the books. Beautiful establishment with gorgeous gardens, stylish interior and super friendly staff. I booked a standard twin room but upon arrival I discovered that I received a complimentary upgrade to a deluxe room! (Thank you!) Jabulani was attentive, making sure I had everything I might need and Lungi served me delicious breakfasts every morning. Although the location is central (walking distance from Rosebank Mall) it is quite and tranquil. I will definitely make Q on First my regular spot when I travel to Joburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home Away From Home

Dear Adrian and team, thank you so much for making me feel like at home during my 10 day business trip to Johannesburg. The guest house was located in a perfect area close to the Rosebank Mall with its many good restaurants, movie theaters and stores. The guest house itself felt like an oasis in the busy city: beautiful and comfortable rooms, a lovely living and outdoor area with pool and a delicious breakfast. And the service was outstanding: Adrian (the manager) was available and present every day, even on Sunday! Lungile cooked a wonderful breakfast every day and Thabang, Jaburani and Matthew took care of the rooms, the maintenance and security every night. Thank you again for making me feel comfortable, safe and welcome in a big, unknown city!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

carleen

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

Nicest accommodations ever with the sweetest staff

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lerato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stunning Guesthouse in Johannesburg!

Absolutely fabulous guesthouse with the best staff and the glorious decor and settings in the common area. Freshly prepared breakfast was amazing too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Adrian made us feel at home

We arrived at Q on First for the final night of a two week vacation, after a long ride from Kruger Park. The inn was exactly what we needed — welcoming, clean, comfortable and definitely living up to the tagline of “affordable luxury”. Our rooms were clean and nicely decorated. The spacious bathroom, heated floors, lovely shower, refrigerator with bottled water and super comfortable bed were welcoming after 4 days of safari living. The breakfast was made to order (either an omeletter or English Breakfast) along with an assortment of fresh fruit, cereals and yogurt. Adrian, the manager, offered great advice for restaurants and seeing the area, as well as getting to the Apartheid Museum. Our flight the next day didn’t leave until 9pm, so Adrian held our luggage after checking out. After sightseeing in the morning, we came back and rested in the covered patio and lounge area, made drinks at the Honesty Bar, and warmed up our leftovers in the area kitchen for an early dinner before heading out. It was the perfect, comfortable, welcoming way to end our vacation. We felt both pampered and completely at home. We highly recommend Q on First.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A little gem

A relaxed, comfortable home away from home in the Rosebank area. Friendly staff, welcoming host, nice garden, well appointed room, good facilities. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Freiburg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money, for my business travel, why stay in an anonimous Hotel will come back probably.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paola

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

Great value for money

This Guest House was a great surprise! The rooms are very big and clean and the wide marble bathroom is wonderful! WiFi, big flatscreen TV, sofa, fridge, water cooker and mineral water is in the room. The Guest House is in a quite and safe place and can easily be reached by foot from Rosebank Mall (ca. 1 km, during the day it is safe to walk). Great breakfast included, the owner and the staff are really nice. I would go back here any time, I felt really good and safe. Thank you for making me feel at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018