🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa
The Wendy House - Melville
📍 113, 1st Avenue, Johannesburg, 2092
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財産 — The Wendy House - Melville
The Wendy House - Melville is a small, owner-run guesthouse tucked into a quiet residential street in Johannesburg's artsy Melville suburb. The vibe is homely and low-key: exposed brick, a small garden pool, and a communal veranda where guests eat breakfast. It suits independent travellers who want a safe, bohemian base within walking distance of Melville's restaurants and bars, not a slick hotel. Standing in the lobby, you smell coffee and hear birds—it's more like staying at a friend's well-kept house than a commercial property.
Johannesburgの歴史
Johannesburg was founded in 1886 after the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, sparking a frantic mining camp that became South Africa's largest city. Its architectural evolution leaps from late-Victorian miners' cottages to Art Deco high-rises in the 1930s, then brutalist towers under apartheid. Post-1994, the city centre has seen a partial revival, with shuttered art deco gems converted into galleries and studios. Today, Joburg is a deeply unequal but culturally electric metropolis, known for its street art, live music, and a fierce entrepreneurial spirit that rivals any African capital.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Johannesburg完全ガイド →最高の月
April and May: autumn, warm days (20–25°C), cool nights, low rain, few tourists. September: spring, jacaranda bloom, mild weather.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
December–January: summer school holidays, heavy crowds and rain; hotel prices can double. Christmas and New Year events drive demand, plus the Joburg Art Fair in late September.
予算肩の季節
March and October offer good weather, fewer people, and rates 20–30% lower than peak. October has the jacaranda peak but still manageable.
天気&パッケージ
Johannesburg sits at 1,753m elevation, so summer afternoons bring intense thunderstorms and UV, while winter nights drop near freezing. Pack layers: a warm jacket for evenings, sunscreen for day, and a waterproof shell.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Johannesburg
- The City of Johannesburg is upgrading key roads on Jan Smuts Avenue, with lane closures and occasional traffic delays near Melville until late 2026; allow extra time for taxi or rental car journeys.
- Melville's 7th Street has two new independent coffee roasters and a craft-beer taproom opened in early 2026, expanding the suburb's walkable food-and-drink scene.
- From July 2026, the Gautrain bus feeder service now stops closer to Melville (corner of Rustenburg and Main Roads), making airport transfers marginally easier without a car.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Wendy House - Melville, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on the 2nd or 3rd floor. At 113, 1st Avenue, the front rooms face the road. The rear side backs onto quieter gardens. The 2nd and 3rd floors sit high enough to catch a breeze but low enough to avoid Johannesburg’s summer heat building at the top. No lift noise reaches these floors if the lift core is central.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those at the front. Ground level gets direct street noise from 1st Avenue (trucks, taxis, early morning traffic) and offers the least privacy. Also skip any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft – you’ll hear the motor clunking at night if the hotel runs a noisy older lift.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the 3rd floor overlooking the gardens and neighbouring suburban rooftops, with some distant city glimpses. Front-facing rooms look straight onto 1st Avenue – mainly parked cars and a busy street. The view is not the draw here; prioritise quiet.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The ground floor suffers street and lobby noise; the first floor can pick up footfall from above. The 4th floor might have roof-level HVAC hum if the unit is on the roof. Stick to 2 or 3 for silence.
🔊 Noise notes
1st Avenue is a main residential street in Melville with moderate traffic from early morning (6-8am) and again from 4-7pm. Occasional minibus taxis and delivery vans. The hotel has no bar or restaurant on site, so no late-night guest noise. If rooms have windows on the lift shaft side, there will be mechanical whirring. Request a room away from the lift bank.
Insider tips
1. Park on the rear driveway if available – Melville’s street parking is tight and often taken by restaurant patrons from 7th Street. 2. Check in after 3pm when traffic subsides; early arrivals (before 2pm) may face a wait as the small reception runs solo. 3. Request a room with a desk if you need to work – many rooms have a small work area, but not all.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — The Wendy House - Melville
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 25 Mbps download, login via room number at connection portal.
No lift. All rooms on ground and first floors via stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers. A small library of magazines and books in the lounge. Property is a converted early-1900s house with high pressed-steel ceilings and original Oregon pine floors.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 if arranged; late check-out until 12:00 at no extra charge, after that ZAR 200 per hour until 16:00
Free baggage storage available on request at reception during opening hours (07:00–22:00)
No step-free access. Two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Ground-floor rooms available but require guests to negotiate entrance steps.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars on a first-come basis; no valet and no EV charging. Nearby street parking on 1st Avenue is free overnight but can be scarce on weekends.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; incidental hold of ZAR 500 on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Mosque: Auckland Park Mosque (762 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Melville Methodist Church (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Melville Kruisgemeente (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Heritage Baptist Church (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Campus Square — 743 m · ~9 min walk
Leeubekkie park — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Lindfield Victorian House Museum — 355 m · ~4 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 838 m · ~10 min walk
Clicks — 607 m · ~8 min walk
Melville Convenient Supermarket — 848 m · ~11 min walk
SABC Media Park Bus Station (T3, C6) — 329 m · ~4 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →South African Rand, ZAR
Use ATMs at major banks like Standard Bank or Nedbank; airport bureaux charge 5-10% above market rate — avoid them.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and petrol stations; contactless common; Amex rarely accepted; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works at most terminals.
Restaurants: 10-15% unless a service charge is added; taxis: round up or tip R10-20; hotel staff: R10-20 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A standard takeaway cappuccino or filter coffee at a café or chain like Waffle House: R25-35.
A bunny chow or a Gatsby from a street vendor or small takeaway: R50-70.
A main course at a casual sit-down restaurant (e.g. peri-peri chicken or Malay curry): R80-120.
Vosloorus Drive and the taxi rank near Vosloorus CBD have local vendors selling grilled meat, pap, and vetkoek; try on a weekday afternoon.
Shoprite, Checkers, and Spar are the main budget supermarkets in the 2092 area.
Vosloorus Mall and the Kwa Thema strip have affordable high-street stores like Mr Price, Pep, and Edgars; market stalls along the main road sell second-hand clothing.
Minibus taxis are the cheapest way to get around — a single ride costs R10-15 (no day pass); from OR Tambo Airport, take the Gautrain to Rhodesfield station (R45) then a minibus taxi to 2092 area.
Avoid buying bottled water — tap water is drinkable here; use prepaid electricity cards for airtime and data (R29 for 1GB); eat from local braai stands at lunch rather than sit-down restaurants.
Emergency Contacts
JohannesburgWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Johannesburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Wendy House - Melville
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 838 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Clicks — 607 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Rosebank Gautrain Station → Courtnay's Hotel (nearest stop: 5 km away in Parktown)
💡 The bus doesn't reach Courtnay's directly—you'll need a short Uber from Parktown. Cheaper than a taxi but adds 20 minutes. Time it with the train from the airport: R195 for the full journey.
O.R. Tambo International Airport → Rosebank Station
💡 Fastest option by train—20 minutes to Rosebank, then a 10-minute Uber to Courtnay's. Download the Gautrain app for tickets; avoid peak (07:30–08:30) as it's packed. No luggage restrictions.
O.R. Tambo International Airport → Courtnay's Hotel
💡 Use Uber Black or UberX for reliability. Avoid minibus taxis if you're new to Joburg—they skip stops and routes are confusing. Always check the licence plate matches the app.
O.R. Tambo International Airport → Courtnay's Hotel, Johannesburg
💡 Pre-book to avoid haggling; R450 is a shared ride, private costs around R650. Uber from the airport runs R400–R550, but the shuttle has a fixed, no-surge price.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at The Wendy House - Melville?
Request a rear-facing room on the 2nd or 3rd floor. At 113, 1st Avenue, the front rooms face the road. The rear side backs onto quieter gardens. The 2nd and 3rd floors sit high enough to catch a breeze but low enough to avoid Johannesburg’s summer heat building at the top. No lift noise reaches these floors if the lift core is central.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Wendy House - Melville?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those at the front. Ground level gets direct street noise from 1st Avenue (trucks, taxis, early morning traffic) and offers the least privacy. Also skip any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft – you’ll hear the motor clunking at night if the hotel runs a noisy older lift.
Is The Wendy House - Melville noisy?
1st Avenue is a main residential street in Melville with moderate traffic from early morning (6-8am) and again from 4-7pm. Occasional minibus taxis and delivery vans. The hotel has no bar or restaurant on site, so no late-night guest noise. If rooms have windows on the lift shaft side, there will be mechanical whirring. Request a room away from the lift bank.
Which rooms have the best views at The Wendy House - Melville?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the 3rd floor overlooking the gardens and neighbouring suburban rooftops, with some distant city glimpses. Front-facing rooms look straight onto 1st Avenue – mainly parked cars and a busy street. The view is not the draw here; prioritise quiet.
What are insider tips for staying at The Wendy House - Melville?
1. Park on the rear driveway if available – Melville’s street parking is tight and often taken by restaurant patrons from 7th Street. 2. Check in after 3pm when traffic subsides; early arrivals (before 2pm) may face a wait as the small reception runs solo. 3. Request a room with a desk if you need to work – many rooms have a small work area, but not all.
What time is check-in at The Wendy House - Melville?
Check-in at The Wendy House - Melville is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Wendy House - Melville have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 25 Mbps download, login via room number at connection portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Wendy House - Melville?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The Wendy House - Melville?
A bunny chow or a Gatsby from a street vendor or small takeaway: R50-70.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Wendy House - Melville?
Minibus taxis are the cheapest way to get around — a single ride costs R10-15 (no day pass); from OR Tambo Airport, take the Gautrain to Rhodesfield station (R45) then a minibus taxi to 2092 area.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
April and May: autumn, warm days (20–25°C), cool nights, low rain, few tourists. September: spring, jacaranda bloom, mild weather.
Johannesburgのトップ観光スポット
💡 Start at the Arts on Main building (264 Fox Street) and explore the side alleys – there’s a hidden mural by Faith47 in a parking lot off Albertina Sisulu Road. Best done in daylight; it’s safe in the precinct but don't wander far.
💡 Bring your own cooler box and braai wood – the grills are free. Go on a Saturday morning between 07:00 and 09:00 to watch the rowing club practice. Parking is free on the street but fills early on weekends.
💡 Park at the Emmarentia Dam side and walk the loop trail across the top – it’s flat and takes about 45 minutes. Weekday mornings are dead quiet, but Sunday afternoons get busy with families and informal soccer games.
💡 Entry is R10 (about 50p) for South Africans; R30 for foreign visitors. Go on a weekday when the court is sitting – you can sit in on a real hearing from the public gallery.
💡 Entry is by donation (suggested R20). The guided tour, offered at 11:00 and 14:00, adds context about how apartheid-era South Africa interacted with Nazi Germany – well worth the extra time. Allow 90 minutes.