Homebase Melville Backpackers
37 First Avenue Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng (Pwv), 2109, South Africa
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37 First Avenue Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng (Pwv), 2109, South Africa
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- BBQ facilities
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- On-site parking
- outdoor pool
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor fireplace
- Kids' pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pub crawls
- Movie nights
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Grocery delivery
- Contactless check-in/out
- Audible alarm
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
Airports Show all on map »
- OR Tambo Intl Airport - 15.33 mi
- Grand Central Airport (Johannesburg) - 15.59 mi
- Lanseria Intl Airport - 17.24 mi
- Waterkloof (FAWK) - 27.68 mi
Museums
- Apartheid Museum - 4.11 mi
- Observatory Golf Club - 5.47 mi
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Sanny (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Impeccable room. Kitchen utilities. Fresh towels and tissues provided. Staff is very welcoming and helpful. The location is as safe as it can be in Johannesburg. Nice eateries and my favorite bar just down the street. No noise at night I was able to get a good sleep. Highly recommend Melville House.
Shortage of water in the evenings.
Sinesipho (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Cleanness
The fact the I couldn’t lock the room. They should’ve communicated that on their site
Kim (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
I did not stay here. My uber driver was too scared and told me to go in and check it out while he waited to make sure I was safe. No power for 5 days, no hot water, no heat in winter, no wifi. Totally sketchy and felt I would have left my tour and come home robbed.
No safe, not clean, no power. They told me they'd refund me and havent one month later
Dijoe (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The staff member patient and making sure we were comfortable. The shower worked well.
The level of cleanliness, for the R600 we were paying, this was not value for money, the pillows were dirty, there is no electric blankets, the room we had there was not heater. We didn't get any towels.
Patricia (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Its terrible
Refilwe (Couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Absolutely nothing
Everything....the other guests were too noisy.... listened to loud music till early hours of the morning...then again 6am they are up ... same high volume music
Aphile (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Banze (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
I got my computer stolen in my room.
DreamTrip G. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Since I kept extending my stay, it’s clear I was comfortable there... clean spaces and nice atmosphere
My stay was positive overall
Mahlahla (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I enjoyed my stay, there was a young men I didn't get his name he is wearing Glasses, he is welcoming and very kind I was hoping to see him when I was leaving but I didn't, please send my regards to him and Thanks.
The place needs some cleaning especially in the bathrooms
Gladys (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Everything about the place
Ntombekhaya (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The staff was very friendly and welcoming
The kitchen was not clean
Boikanyo (Couple)
stayed in December, 2023
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT IN THE MORNING THERE WAS NOT HOT WATER
AfricangirlTravels (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2023
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The front ladies were nice and friendly. The place has a swimming pool. Quite open spaces which is nice.
Good WI Fi. Great location near public transport and shops. Great vibes for a hostel/ shared accomodation
The carpet on the other house needs to go. It's not clean and dull.
? Shower heads needs to be replaced. Also they've really squeezed them in.
The young cleaning lady needs to shut it down a bit. She is always singing loud with headphones, talking on the phone till 2 ams, unfriendly and just annoying.
Md M. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2022
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The people
load shedding and placement
Lerato (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2022
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
I was able to order food around the area
No TV,no emergency light
Jojhar S. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2022
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very nice
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- OR Tambo Intl Airport - 15.33 mi
- Grand Central Airport (Johannesburg) - 15.59 mi
- Lanseria Intl Airport - 17.24 mi
- Waterkloof (FAWK) - 27.68 mi
- Johannesburg Zoo - 2.30 mi
- Gold Reef City & Casino - 4.14 mi
- Johannesburg (Park) Train Station - 2.79 mi
- Ellis Park Railway Station - 3.79 mi
- Apartheid Museum - 4.11 mi
- Observatory Golf Club - 5.47 mi
- Campus Square Shopping Centre - 0.26 mi
- Rosebank Mall - 3.28 mi
- Cresta Shopping Center - 3.75 mi
- Dunkeld West Shopping Centre - 3.83 mi
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5.10 mi
- Sandton City Shopping Centre - 5.59 mi
- Sandton City shopping mall - 5.71 mi
- University of Johannesburg - 0.56 mi
- University of the Witwatersrand - 1.71 mi
- Parkview Golf Club - 1.56 mi
- Killarney Golf Club - 3.72 mi
- Wanderers Golf Club - 4.67 mi
- Randpark Golf Course - 4.97 mi
- The Civic Theatre - 2.38 mi
- Hillbrow Telkom Tower - 2.95 mi
- Joubert Park - 3.00 mi
- Johannesburg Stadium - 3.84 mi
- Ellis Park Stadium - 3.90 mi
- Radiopark studios - 0.74 mi
- Langlaagte - 1.51 mi
- Fordsburg - 1.74 mi
- Emmarentia Dam - 1.77 mi
- Newclare - 2.24 mi
- Westbury - 2.24 mi
- Alberts Farm Conservancy - 2.59 mi
- Croesus - 2.68 mi
- Longdale - 2.68 mi
- Crown - 2.79 mi
- Bosmont - 3.27 mi
- Gold Reef City - 4.01 mi
- Braamfontein - 4.06 mi
- Soccer City - 4.09 mi
- Hyde Park Johannesburg - 4.10 mi
- Booysens - 4.25 mi
- Maraisburg - 4.30 mi
- Unified - 4.30 mi
- The Wanderers Grounds - 4.70 mi
- Turffontein Race Course - 4.95 mi
- Wemmer Pan - 5.02 mi
- New Canada - 5.04 mi
- Florida - 5.33 mi
- Baragwanath Vliegveld - 5.43 mi
- Mlamlankunzi - 5.73 mi
- Nelson Mandela Square - 5.87 mi
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Homebase Melville Backpackers
37 First Avenue Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng (Pwv), 2109, South Africa