Be My Guest Bed; Book & Breakfast is a new 3-bedroom B&B and is situated in a quiet street in the heart of Melville - Johannesburg. The quietness of the area, the books and bird life in our lush garden easily helps visitors to forget that they are in the middle of South Africa’s busiest city. The attractions on 7th street like boutiques, bookshops, coffee bars and restaurants are just a easy walk away. Melville will be your home far away from home.
In 2007 Anke and Maarten decided to follow their dream and change the landscape of their future when they moved from the Netherlands to South Africa. Anke works for a engineering company in Jo’burg and Maarten (who originally) a social worker by profession will be your host at the B&B. We love South Africa and JOZI or the city of Gold as many people call her. Melville is our community and we love sharing the stories with you about our city and the Melville community.
Guests who visit us will experience our typical South African / Dutch hospitality. Set on a large secluded Melville property with a beautiful garden and a pool, Be My Guest Bed; Book & Breakfast has a gentle sense of peace and harmony. The 3 en-suite rooms are all specious, light and stylish with double or single beds. The central part of the B&B is our patio in summertime and our fireplace in wintertime. On many of our perfect mornings you will be able to enjoy breakfast in the garden or join a friendly conversation in our open plan kitchen or dining area.
Melville is a lovely, safe and clean neighborhood located in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg. The arty and student-like reputation of the area is a real reflection of our community. You will find a mix of university students and academics, artists, media professionals, politicians and rights activists. People of all colours of life join the community of Melville. The University of Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, the Central Business District, the South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC, Milpark Hospital are all within 10 minutes from Melville. It’s one of the few neighborhoods in Jo’burg that is situated in a community lined with local shops, restaurants and nightlife rather than the more modern shopping malls.
Within safe walking distance you’ll be on 7th Street, with some of Joburg’s favourite restaurants, bars, cafes, specialty bookstores, vintage stores and the 27 Boxes. For nature outings you will find the Melville Koppies, Zoo lake and the Jo’burg Botanical gardens a nature reserve where you can find many bird and plant species. It’s also the place for hiking, biking and running and provide awesome views of the city. Melville is a perfect starting point for touring all of the local historical attractions, like: Constitutional Court, Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Maboneng Precinct, the Botanical Gardens, the Zoo and much more.
For the sporty visitors you will find the Parkview Golf Course, tennis courts, squash courts and Melville is also a good starting point for running and walking. The nearest Park-Run (every Saturday at 08.00) you will find at Weltevreden Park and ZOO Lake.
Of course we are happy to assist you when planning for an outing into the city.
We have 3 bedrooms available at the moment and are in process to add 3 more rooms to the B&B plus a specious cottage and family room within the next few months. Our rooms are named after important and interesting African writers and that is because books, reading and sharing stories is an important part of what we do and our lives.
All our en-suite rooms are very comfortable and have either 2 single beds (Queen size) or a double bed. You will find a lovely shower, electric blankets during winter time and if necessary extra blankets. There is WiFi, a flat screen with DSTV hotel bouquet, a safe for your valuables and Tea and Coffee facilities available for you.
The big green and lush garden and lovely patio are early accessible from all our rooms.
At arrival our rooms are available from 14.00. At departure we kindly ask our guests to vacate the room before 10.00. We offer safe inside parking for our guests or guarded parking on the street for small busses, 4X4 and cars with roof rack. Our premises is a WiFi hotspot. Our Bed; Book & Breakfast has a non-smoking policy and smoking is restricted to the garden only.
We hope you will enjoy your stay with us.
All our rooms are named after important and interesting African writers Nadine Gordimer, Ingrid Jonker & Chinua Achebe. All our en-suite rooms are very comfortable and have either 2 single beds (Queen size) or a double bed. You will find extra blankets and electric blanket during winter time; a safe for your valuables; easy access to our garden from all our rooms; WiFi, a flat screen and DSTV hotel bouquet; Coffee and Tea facilities.
Al our rooms are named after important and interesting African writers Nadine Gordimer, Ingrid Jonker & Chinua Achebe. All our en-suite rooms are very comfortable and have either 2 single beds (Queen size) or a double bed. You will find extra blankets and electric blanket during winter time; a safe for your valuables; easy access to our garden from all our rooms; WiFi, a flat screen and DSTV hotel bouquet; Coffee and Tea facilities.
All our rooms are named after important and interesting African writers Nadine Gordimer, Ingrid Jonker and Chinua Achebe. All our en-suite rooms are very comfortable and have either 2 single beds (Queen size) or a double bed. You will find extra blankets and electric blanket during winter time; a safe for your valuables; easy access to our garden from all our rooms; WiFi, a flat screen and DSTV hotel bouquet; Coffee and Tea facilities.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
Children are more than welcome in our B&B.
