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HomeBase Melville - Hostel

2.0 star property
Soak up sun by the outdoor pool or chill in the garden after exploring all that Melville has to offer. Relax at this charming hostel with friendly vibes.

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In Melville, HomeBase Melville - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a continental breakfast to kick-start your day. Unwind by the garden or take advantage of the laundry facilities and free WiFi, while enjoying perks like an outdoor pool, bar, barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Safari Tent

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 12 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Double En-suite Room

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TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 10 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Wooden Double Caban

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory)

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Ensuite

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TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory

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TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Family Room (Family Room)

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Wooden Twin Cabana

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Shared Barthroom

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
37 1st Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 8 min walk
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive
  • Rosebank Mall - 9 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 22 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 31 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 27 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tilt Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Reserved Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬8 min walk

About this property

HomeBase Melville - Hostel

At HomeBase Melville - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Gold Reef City Casino. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

HomeBase Melville Hotel
HomeBase Hotel
HomeBase Melville Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville
HomeBase Melville Hostel/Backpacker
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (11-min drive) and Montecasino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at HomeBase Melville - Hostel and nearby?

HomeBase Melville - Hostel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around HomeBase Melville - Hostel like?

HomeBase Melville - Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from University of Johannesburg and 18 minutes' walk from Johannesburg Botanical Garden.

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HomeBase Melville - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Não gostei da energia do lugar. A limpeza também não agradou e o quarto a porta ficava aberto, qualquer tendo acesso. Acabei não ficando e alugando outro hotel.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Alexis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6/10 Good

The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean, but quite small.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Suellen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

okay place
Some staff super friendly, others not so much. Very weird smell in the kitchen. Compared to many other places in South Africa, the WIFI was great though.
dean, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely people, excellent place to stay!
We stayed in a double bed room. Excellent room, nice people. Always friendly, keep everything clean, always five you a hand when you need help and give you some advice. Good restaurants and bars are also only 2 blocks away. The hostel is clean and in a quiet street. Parking lots inside the walls, so the car is save. Yes, it is still a hostel (no 5 star hotel), but a great one! You can use the kitchen, the fridge and they even have a bar for a cold drink and a nice talk ;)
Miri, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Eenvoudig ontbijt wel inbegrepen Loopafstand van 7th avenue met leuke restaurants wel ver uit centrum gelegen alles per taxi/über doen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Kleine aber liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer
Zimmer sehr klein aber liebevoll eingerichtet. Poolwasser war bei uns nicht wirklich einladend. Aber alles in allem wars chillig da in der Umgebung alles zu Fuß zu erreichen ist und in die innenstadt sind es mim Taxi nur ca. 15min.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Rätt kasst
Otrevlig personal. Rekommenderade Soweto-tur av ett bolag som inte alls var bra o fick 20 % i provision.