Arum Place Guest House

Mountain guesthouse within easy reach of University of Johannesburg

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Terrace/patio

Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Experience the warm Johannesburg hospitality at Arum Place Guest House, where a cooked-to-order breakfast and dry cleaning services set the tone for a relaxing stay. Enjoy barbecue grills, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby. A seasonal outdoor pool and free area shuttle add to the charm.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Pool
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Free area shuttle
Seasonal outdoor pool
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Microwave
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Tomorrow

Oct 16 - Oct 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Heating

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Premium bedding

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

27 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Heating

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

80 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Pool
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Airport transfer
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About the neighborhood

15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091

What's nearby

University of Johannesburg - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
First National Bank Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
Sandton City Mall - 14 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 38 min drive
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 52 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 21 min drive
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 29 min drive
Free area shuttle
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬11 min walk
‪The Countess - ‬13 min walk
‪Nando's - ‬13 min walk
‪UJ Student Centre - ‬18 min walk
‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Arum Place Guest House

At Arum Place Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 9 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 16
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

- One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM*

Offsite

- Free area shuttle

Other information

- Designated smoking areas
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings 7 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Free local shuttle

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1935
Garden
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

60-cm plasma TV
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from September to November

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.