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Big 5 Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kempton Park with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Exterior
Double Room (9) | Terrace/patio
Garden
Quadruple Room (5 Self catering) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool
Big 5 Guest House offers a peaceful garden, sunny terrace, and an outdoor pool. The restaurant serves local and international dishes. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and assistance from multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Triple Room (1) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room (1)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room (5 Self catering) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room (5 Self catering)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (2) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room (2)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park is home to Big 5 Guest House. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wanderers Stadium or Germiston Stadium.
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Map
59 Green Ave, Edleen, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1621

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • East Rand Mall - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 13 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 35 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Big 5 Guest House

Upscale guesthouse
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Big 5 Guest House. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Big5, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Big 5 Guest House have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Big5

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 12 2024 to July 10 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Big 5 Guest House Guesthouse
Big 5 Guest House Kempton Park
Big 5 Guest House Guesthouse Kempton Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Big 5 Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Big 5 Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big 5 Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big 5 Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big 5 Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Big 5 Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Big 5 Guest House located?

Situated in Kempton Park, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Festival Mall, Kempton Park Golf Club, and Arwyp Medical Centre. Modderfontein Golf Club and AECI Dynamite Factory Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Big 5 Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kudzai

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and the staff is really helpful thank you for the time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Excellent stay at Big 5

Owner was very welcoming, attentive and professional. Good location, quiet, secure. Highly recommendable. Good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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