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Reviews of Vanilla Guesthouse

25 Karee Street, Randpark Ridge, Ext 2, Randburg, 2169 Johannesburg, South Africa

#65 of 370 B&Bs and inns in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 189 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    8.0
    in general, a very good stay and friendly personnel always available .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very good breakfast. The plates should be warmed, please.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay overall.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water doesn't get really hot and no clear instructions on checking out.

    Serenity at it's best. Everything is thought out like electric blanks in your bed. It's super clean and fresh everyday. Information is on the walls for facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful comfortable stay for a business trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tip: Upon guests' arrival after 8pm, could the rooms be warmed up before arrival. The room was cold, but the aircon did work and heated the room relatively quickly.

    Everything was fine, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    Perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air-conditioners sound from the other rooms making noise. Guests must be advised to switch off Air conditioning after 22:00pm. The rooms are warm enough with electric blankets.

    Great Location fit for our purpose. We went to the nearby Church. Me & my mom loved the rooms. Warm, beds fitted with, electric bankets. There is a park close by for afternoon walks. Breakfast was superb. Fresh mushrooms.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2025

    10
    We would definitely come back if on that side of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Please serve the breakfast on heated plates. As it is winter the food gets cold so fast.

    The breakfast was great. Great location. fabulous clean rooms.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The gas geyser shower. I really struggled with it even after reading the instructions on the wall. Either cold or burning hot. Maybe just better lights on the pathway around the house at night. But other than these fantastic overall.

    Super cllean,very neat, safe area, lovely rooms. Would definitely recommend them.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    8.0
    Great - would recommend and will look to stay again in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location suited us perfectly as we were close to family and friends but also useful for Joburg airports and northern suburbs

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    A lovely serene & comfortable home away from home with welcoming smiles.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Most amenities were available and very comfortable. One room had issues with the toilet cistern and that was addressed promptly. The only thing missing was hangers to hang clothing - that can be resolved with ease - thankfully we didn't really need hangers on this trip since we were not attending a wedding or formal functions.

    Location was perfect for our purposes to visit certain businesses and family and friends. The setting was serene and well catered for our needs. Staff were pleasant and very accommodating with a request for vegetarian breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    10
    So glad we found this absolute GEM!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Serene, beautiful property! Rooms were spacious, clean and had all necessary amenities. We will definitely be staying here again. Breakfast was delicious as well. Staff was kind and extremely helpful. Property is located in safe secure area, and well monitored. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Thank you

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay and staff are professional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    9.0
    I’ve been to Vanilla guesthouse several times now and always enjoyed my stay. The staff of both friendly and helpful. Th
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there’s nothing not to like about the property.

    The property is clean neat and tidy and very well maintained. I like the addition of the Swimming Pool for those hot summer days. The breakfast is served on time and very tasty.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The onions were not grilled, undercooked really. Not a fan of cheesy sausages... Boerwors would be nice!

    Friendly staff, didn't get to meet the owner but was friendly and helpful enough through booking.com

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    10
    Very clean and friendly staff.
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was very clean and the staff was helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was excellent. Mavis made our stay very comfortable and couldn't be more helpful!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    9.0
    Staff always friendly and facilities super clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Prepare breakfast ahead , should rather wait until seated

    Convenient

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    10
    Great stay, I would gladly come back. Really enjoyed it..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would prefer more covered parking... My room door was a little tight... So difficult in closing and opening..

    Cleanliness, Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very comfortable and safe accommodation. Staff are very attentive, breakfast is great, service is 5 star

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    8.0
    Place is modern, beautiful, clean, peaceful. Great access to Netflix though WiFi had glitches
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Travelled with a baby hence the room needed a frequent touch up - no mops left nearby, regular linen change when spilt, move up breakfast time to 1000hrs for guests who are on holiday and trying to relax.

    Breakfast was good though the menu on offer needs more variety if someone is staying longer eg include crossaints, muffins, crepes every other day. Location was in a safe neighborhood though one needs transport to go to any of the shops. Pleasant and discreet staff. Owner was responsive to all emails in good time. Flexible with check out times. Had good aircon, nice little fridge provided in rooms.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is exactly as what is on the pictures, their rooms are big and very neat. Their staff very welcoming. Everything was perfect. We had a very nice stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our toilet wasn't working

    The breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great breakfast and the beds were very comfortable. The guesthouse was nestled in a quiet neighbourhood and felt like an escape from the busy city.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no water in the room, also no water at breakfast.

    I liked how clean it was. The staff was friendly as well.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    Breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

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