Reviews of Map's View Guesthouse
27 Thaba Bosigo Avenue Glenvista, 2091 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous place, exceptional hosts, friendly and extremely accommodating. I will certainly return to this guesthouse!
Thank you Deon for the stellar review and exceptional feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you. You and your family were great guests
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff professionalism.
Water was cold on Saturday.
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewA heater was provided, it was a cold day.
Pool dirty. Long waiting time at the gate, no remote for guests. This was very uncomfortable and unsafe, we kept on hooting at the gate and even had to call before gate gets opened, so entering and exiting property was just exhausting. Steep at the gate is also too steep. Room is advertised to have a stove and an oven, but stove and pots is actually outside. I consider this false advertising, rather advise that there is a shared stove in a common area.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe area is quiet
.nothing..all was good
Thank you Ernest for the stellar rating and feedback. It is much appreciated.
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood, quiet location and nice views. Large communual area and lush gardens. Helpful host.
The property is due to undergoing some maintenance which was needed in the kitchen. The staff working downstairs which we could hear in the upstairs area we were allocated felt invasive.
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat place, very friendly and accommodating host.
Thank you Sean for using my place. You were a great guest
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast served
Size of the room very small
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe location was convenient , the family went out of the way for me. I was treated like family this made my stay in joburg very nice. I will definitely come back and would recommend any Irish person to stay there.
The description of the guest house wasn’t exact as the place .
Reviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe property has a lovely setup. The rooms are close to the pool and jacuzzi. The owner needs to switch the jacuzzi off once done. So felt bad to disturb them. They were very accommodating allowed myself and my family to enjoy the garden on Saturday which was very kind. The place is clean. It is really pleasant.
Beds and pillows need serious updating. It was the second place we stayed where pillows are over used. For me that’s important in a guesthouse stay. Beds need to be of a good quality for wear and tear. We used the deluxe family room and my son battled to sleep on the small bed.
Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewView and space
Sliding doors difficult to lock
Reviewed: 2 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewThe place was very neat when we arrived, any issues that came up were resolved timeously by the staff. They were extremely helpful and accommodating, since our flight was very early and we required an early check in. We felt at home and had the most comfortable stay.
One of the showers had low water pressure, which was the only issue.
Reviewed: 11 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewUnit was comfortable and clean.
Some of the internal door handles / locks need replacement as they did not work properly.
Reviewed: 1 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThank you Clarissa for the stellar rating. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you
Reviewed: 30 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewIt was Sn awesome stay
Thank you Muhammed for the great feedback. You were great guests
Reviewed: 26 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
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