Step into Tau Golden Mane Guest House and discover a recently renovated retreat where modern convenience meets inviting warmth. Designed with comfort in mind, each room is well appointed with air-conditioning, a smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, and comfortable furnishings to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable stay.
Guests have access to a shared guest kitchenette, ideal for light meal preparation and added convenience during longer stays.
Just outside the rooms, a well-maintained garden offers a peaceful setting to unwind, while secure on-site parking provides peace of mind throughout your visit.
Located in a well-positioned and vibrant Johannesburg neighbourhood, Tau Golden Mane Guest House offers easy access to major transport routes, reliable ride-hailing services, local dining options, nearby shopping centres, and some of the city’s top golf courses. Its central location makes it equally suitable for business travellers, couples, and families.
Whether you’re visiting Johannesburg for work, a family visit, or a short city break, Tau Golden Mane Guest House offers a calm environment, friendly service, and excellent value.
With its combination of comfort, convenience, and thoughtful amenities, it provides a welcoming base from which to explore the city or simply relax after a busy day.
Area Info:
Located in the heart of Highlands North, Tau Golden Mane Guest House is set in a leafy, family-friendly neighbourhood that offers a balance of suburban calm and city convenience. The property is well positioned with easy access to major business, shopping, and lifestyle hubs, making it suitable for both business and leisure travellers. Daily essentials and dining options are nearby at Norwood Mall, which offers supermarkets, pharmacies, ATMs, and popular eateries. Guests can enjoy breakfast or casual dining at Mugg & Bean, or choose quality sit-down meals at Woolworths Food, well known for fresh, wholesome breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Grant Avenue in Norwood provides a wide range of cafés and restaurants, from quick takeaways to relaxed family dining and evening meals. Outdoor and recreational attractions are also within easy reach. James & Ethel Gray Park offers green open space for morning walks, while golf enthusiasts are well catered for with Houghton Golf Club, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Killarney Country Club, and Wanderers Golf Club all located nearby. The area offers convenient access to major routes, reliable ride-hailing services, and Gautrain stations in Rosebank and Sandton, providing direct connections to OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria.
Attractions:
What's nearby
Shopping & Dining
Norwood Mall - ±1.5 km | 3-5 min
(Pick n Pay, Clicks Pharmacy, ATMs, takeaways)
Mugg & Bean (Norwood Mall) - ±1.5 km | 3-5 min
Woolworths Food (Norwood Mall) - ±1.5 km | 3-5 min
Grant Avenue ? ±2 km | 5 min
(Cafés, bakeries, breakfast, lunch & dinner restaurants)
Golf & Recreation
Houghton Golf Club - ±2 km | 5 min
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club - ±4 km | 8-10 min
Killarney Country Club - ±5 km | 10 min
Wanderers Golf Club - ±6 km | 12-15 min
James & Ethel Gray Park - ±1 km | 3 min
Business & Lifestyle Hubs
Melrose Arch - ±6 km | 10-12 min
Rosebank - ±6 km | 10-12 min
Sandton - ±9 km | 15 min
Transport
Rosebank Gautrain Station - ±6 km | 10-12 min
Sandton Gautrain Station - ±9 km | 15 min
OR Tambo International Airport - ±20 km | 20-25 min
Rooms and Units Available:
Golden Mane Suite
Golden Mane Suite - Suite with a comfortable queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. Includes free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, daily housekeeping, parking, access to a shared kitchen and the garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
King's Rest Suite
King's Rest Suite - Suite with a comfortable queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. Includes free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, daily housekeeping, parking, access to a shared kitchen and the garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Regal Roar Suite
Regal Roar Suite - Suite with a comfortable queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. Includes free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, daily housekeeping, parking, access to a shared kitchen and the garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Roaring Plains Suite
Suite with a comfortable queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. Includes free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, daily housekeeping, parking, access to a shared kitchen and the garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Savannah Suite
Savannah Suite - Suite with a comfortable queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. Includes free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, daily housekeeping, parking, access to a shared kitchen and the garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
The Pride Family Suite
Family Suite with 1 queen bed and a sofa bed. Features a microwave, sink and fridge, a shower-only bathroom, and a garden view. Includes Smart TV, Free Wi-Fi, a tea and coffee station, and access to the communal kitchen.
Sleeps 4 Adults
The Tau Den Suite
The Tau Den Suite - Suite with a comfortable queen bed and a fridge, with a private bathroom with a shower. Includes free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, daily housekeeping, parking, access to a shared kitchen and the garden.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Babies Children under 12 Laundry Service Dining room
Garden Parking (off-street - open) Wi-Fi English
No Pets Allowed Nature Golfing Birdwatching
Historic Sites Monuments City Life
Cancellation Policy:
- 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.
Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of cancellations or other situations where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card.
Directions:
From O.R. Tambo International Airport
1. Exit the airport and follow signs for R21 toward Johannesburg.
- Merge onto R21 and drive for about 4 km.
- Take exit 429B to join the N12 toward Johannesburg.
2. After about 10 km, follow signs for N3 North / Pretoria.
- Merge onto the N3 Eastern Bypass.
- Take exit 116 for Linksfield Road (M16) toward Edenvale.
3. Turn right onto Linksfield Road.
- Turn right onto Club Street, then continue onto Swemmer Road.
- Turn left onto Ridge Road, continue onto Summer Way.
4. Stay on 3rd Avenue (it becomes Meyer Street).
- Turn left onto 5th Avenue - your destination will be on the left.
