About Melville Turret Guesthouse
The Melville Turret Guest House is a sought after bed and breakfast establishment
offering clean, safe and affordable guesthouse accommodation in the heart
of Melville, Johannesburg.
The suburb of Melville has a vibrant, bohemian culture all of its own
and the guesthouse is just a short walk (2 short blocks) away from trendy
7th Street which is home to more than 20 popular bars and restaurants,
gift and novelty stores and specialist bookshops.
The Melville Turret is within easy reach of OR Tambo International airport,
Rosebank and its Gautrain station, University of Johannesburg and Witwatersrand,
Media 24, SABC and Milpark Hospital.
The Turret is a 100-year old landmark building and was built in 1906 by
Erik van den Berg who owned a bicycle shop in downtown Johannesburg.
Children are welcome!
What the Guesthouse Offers
All rooms have under-floor heating has its own entrance to either the
courtyard or the verandah. Two of the rooms are equipped with an air-conditioner.
We serve a full English breakfast from 07h30 to 09h30 daily which is included
in the tariff.
Printing and faxing facilities can be accessed at reception. All rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, telephone, TV and free wireless internet connection.
We can arrange
tours to the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Pilanesberg and the Cradle of Humankind. We can also arrange for a shuttle from the airport. Secure parking on-site
is available at no cost.