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5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House

4.0 star property
Tudor guesthouse in Johannesburg with free parking

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Reception hall
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, ensuite Shower Room 10 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room, ensuite Shower Room 10

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Bathroom 2,7,11 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Twin Room with Bathroom 2,7,11

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin room with shower, room 3 or 4 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Twin room with shower, room 3 or 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, ensuite Bathroom, Shower Room 6 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room, ensuite Bathroom, Shower Room 6

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, ensuite Shower Room 8 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room, ensuite Shower Room 8

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single room, en-suite bathroom room 9 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Single room, en-suite bathroom room 9

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, extra Bed Room 5 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Twin Room, extra Bed Room 5

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2017
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin room, en-suite bath,shower, Room 12 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Twin room, en-suite bath,shower, Room 12

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2017
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
44 5th Avenue, Randburg, Gauteng, 2195

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cresta Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 17 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 25 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Irish Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Olivia's Coffee Bake - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brian Lara Rum Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min walk

About this property

5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House

Upscale guesthouse in Randburg, remodeled in 2017
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A reception hall, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 80-cm TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 100 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2017
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House located?

Located in Randburg, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Emmarentia Dam, and Johannesburg Eye Hospital. Cresta Shopping Centre and Delta Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hideaway in Joburg. Anna, die rechte Hand der Chefin ist die gute Seele des Hauses. Ruhig gelegen und mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtetes Guesthouse. Schöner Garten mit kleinem Pool. Sehr gutes Frühstück mit frischem Obstsalat und English Breakfast. Wir hätten uns eine Selfservice Bar gewünscht in der die Möglichkeit im Haus Getränke zu erwerben, da die nächste Einkaufsmöglichkeit zu fuß zu weit ist und es dort auch nicht üblich ist, zu Fuß zu gehen, obwohl es eine wohlhabende Gegend ist.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
BIEN, calme, sécurisé
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

guj, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Leaks in the bedroom, and poor breakfast. So expensive for what you get
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was so nice to finally find a firstclass hotel in a quiet, bucolic setting away from all the noise and bustle of a major city centre. the staff even more friendly, i felt that i was being spoiled by each and every one. sarah handled the check in and made me feel right at home. ana made the breakfast and it was one of the best omelettes i ever had. that's saying a lot, since i'm so very picky. but the turn down service was the bomb. i was almost brought to tears, as i saw the hot water bottle in my bed, just like my great grandma roth used to do when i spent nights with her. she has since passed 15 yrs ago, but her memory still vividly lives on. thank you for this small detail, but as i told susan, the proprietor, it was the small details that really made a difference and set this guest house apart from any other. i dare you to find any hotel in this day and age that provides a hot water bottle for the turn down service in the evening. just a wonderful setting with a moroccan flare and an eclectic aesthetic that is very homey and pleasing to the soul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MR COLIN DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for restaurants of Linden

We had a great stay in this stylish clean and comfortable guesthouse.No need for a car and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.Thank you to friendly staff who cooked is breakfast.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jacques, Western Cape

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Room for improvement on facilities

When the front door of the guesthouse is locked in the evening you need to walk around the house to your room and it is dark and there is no light at all. Area also not in a condition to roll your suitcase on the wheels, you have to carry it. Wifi not good.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Minkue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

快適快適

長期滞在したかったなぁ。古い家屋ながらきちんと手入れされたところで風情があり快適でした。安全な場所でもあります。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beateixe , London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff and lovely guest house

I had a lovely stay at the wonderful Gooseberry Guest House. The rooms were of a very high standard and very comfortable. The staff were so caring like a family. There was nothing that was ever too much for them and made my stay away from home really wonderful. I will definitely be going back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

LWa, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

une valeur sûre

5eme ou 6eme passage
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Gina, South Sudan

Hard to locate. Should consider airport shuttle

Though the place is ok, no meals are served for lunch and dinner making it difficult for someone who is not prepared to go out in search of food
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Geol

Exclusive & quiet neighborhood

The place is good for retreat. Located far from city center.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

QTee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Absolutely Wonderful!

I received a warm greeting upon arrival, with very helpful staff. The gardens are so lovely, and the beautiful swimming pool. The establishment exudes warmth and elegance. There is even a salon on the premises where I could have my nails done and a pedicure. The breakfasts are something to look forward to, absolutely delicious! Susan, the hostess is so very lovely - I so enjoyed my stay! I can't wait to return! I highly recommend 5th Avenue Gooseberry to everyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Elder G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly staff

It was like being with old friends We felt at home and really enjoyed the artwork!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Great guesthouse! Very good area in Joburg. Nice atmosphere, the owner of the place is a very nice person also. Highly recommended!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality and style, best yet!

The staff were superb, breakfast delightful, surroundings luxurious and relaxing. Great location, convenient access for any one on business or travelling.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a wonderful stay!

We spent 2 nights here in Sept 2012. The owner looked up all the destinations/activities we wanted to visit and provided us with printed driving instructions and maps. The included breakfasts provided lots of options, including fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice, coffee, tea, toast, etc. Of course, the included hot breakfast was cooked to order and included eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, etc. Included in our room was free sherry and chocolates. The furnishings were comfortable and the bed enabled a good night's sleep. The neighborhood is safe, and there are restaurants and stores within three blocks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

un hotel à recommander

Un hôtel très agréable où le confort et l accueil sont de qualités.