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About this property
Offering a peaceful setting and great service, right in the heart of the popular bohemian Melville, Life on 3rd provides accommodation that includes continental breakfast. There are different room types that are individually decorated and contain high quality bedding, satellite TV, fans and WiFi internet access. Some rooms feature private entrances, electric blankets and desks. A warm, 3-course breakfast is served every morning in the contemporary dining room. Guests can sunbathe and enjoy the welcome retreat of the wooden deck, away from the busy city. The friendly staff gladly assists guests with arrangements to explore Melville’s popular street life, plan day tours, make restaurant reservations, or transfers from and to the airport. Life on 3rd is close to the Johannesburg city business district and Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. It is also within driving distance of various shopping malls and The Apartheid Museum.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Garden
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lucy
South Africa“The staff were nice and welcoming. They made sure that my stay was comfortable throughout. The breakfast was 👌👌” - Federico
Spain“Nice, quiet, clean and cozy! You can take an Uber easy and go and visit Jburg.” 
Lungisile South Africa“My room was comfortable and your staff was great. I was able to get to and from my place of business easily. Thank you.”- Senthumule South Africa“The ladies running the B&B are kind and simply the best. They made sure I was comfortable and made my stay worthwhile”
Shallone
Zimbabwe“Everything, a little haven. My home away from home.”- Mpho South Africa“I was received by Mme Lydia and she was very welcoming and friendly.The place has such warmth and homely feeling,from the entire staff to the rustic cottage environment that is peaceful.”
Linda South Africa“The service I received from Mama Lindy and also the fact that I was just around the corner from my office, convenience with a smile 😊 puts a smile on my face each morning… 🌅 thanks Mama for making me feel like I’m home 💐💐💐oh and I loved the warmth...”- Thulasizwe South Africa“The hosts were hands on and so accomodating. The place is super safe and quiet and very beautiful We will definitely come back. Thank you so much Life on 3rd Team”
- Carla South Africa“Very friendly staff; super comfortable bed and bedding.”
- Alexandra
Germany“So cosy! Breakfast was really good! The owner was such a darling!”
Managed by Beaula, Elizebeth and Lydia - your hosts
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
A 5% service charge applicable for American Express
Please note that parking at the property is limited. Guests are advised to contact the property before arrival to arrange parking. There is also 24 hour guarded street parking available.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.
