"Life in the City of Gold gets a little hectic. Now add frantic last-minute preparations for the world cup on top of the already nightmarish everyday traffic, and you can probably imagine why we were not looking forward to having to do a 3 week long work assignment in and around Jo-burg in April 2010..."

"Life in the City of Gold gets a little hectic. Now add frantic last-minute preparations for the world cup on top of the already nightmarish everyday traffic, and you can probably imagine why we were not looking forward to having to do a 3 week long work assignment in and around Jo-burg in April 2010. But staying at Melvilla not only helped to make this trip bearable, but really made us enjoy our time in Melville. Melvilla provided the perfect spot to come home to. A very short walk to 7th Street, yet far enough to not be bothered by the noise of the night life. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly and extremely helpful staff."

"Guesthouse was absolutely lovely. Room was absolutely immaculate and it really felt like a home from home. Gerald and his wife were perfect hosts and really went out of their way to arrange trips, taxis and airport transfers.

The guesthouse is in an exceptionally safe neighbourhood - 7th St ..."

"Guesthouse was absolutely lovely. Room was absolutely immaculate and it really felt like a home from home. Gerald and his wife were perfect hosts and really went out of their way to arrange trips, taxis and airport transfers.

The guesthouse is in an exceptionally safe neighbourhood - 7th St is a 2 minute walk away and there are numerous bars and eateries (I'd recommend Cafe Mezzeluna!)."

"Eleanor and Gerald are hosts who know how to look after you and I cannot recommend highly enough this establishment. Alex Ndlovu has to be the best transporter in Joburg.

To one and all - thanks and I'll see you in January 09."

"Very pleasant and attentive staff. Nice to meet friendly owner before we left.

Will visit again."