Name: Twickenham Guest House
Address: 66 Twickenham Avenue, 2006 Johannesburg, South Africa, 66 Twickenham Avenue, Gauteng, 2006, South Africa
Rating: 8.2

Twickenham Guest House

–Excellent location - show map

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Very good breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Accessible

Free WiFi

Internet services

Shuttle service

Airport shuttle, Shuttle service

Kitchen facilities

Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

About this property

Historic Setting: Twickenham Guest House in Auckland Park offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, providing a tranquil environment for all guests. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with baths, coffee machines, refrigerators, work desks, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, TV, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and kosher. The breakfast menu offers warm dishes, juice, and fruits, catering to diverse dietary needs. Convenient Location: Located 27 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the guest house is close to attractions like Parkview Golf Club (4 km) and Johannesburg Stadium (7 km). Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Comfort Double Room 1 double bed
Classic Twin Room 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Location

Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Marshall

South Africa

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast in the morning and great space to stay in while in town. They were very accommodating and super friendly although I would have liked to have bottled water in the rooms at all times since...”

Danisa

South Africa

“The staff was very thoughtful and helpful to us as we're traveling to Auckland Park for the first time.”

Michke

South Africa

“The staff were amazing, the rooom as close to the mall, uber is accessible and the place was relaxing. Beautiful experience”

Lauren

South Africa

“Breakfast was fine. Freshly baked muffins were a nice touch, despite us not having any.”

Louise

South Africa

“We loved the beautiful garden. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Sandra. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We really appreciated having the option for a ride to the airport, and the trip...”

Renate

South Africa

“Hospitality and friendliness were exceptional. Our room was not quite ready when we arrived, so we were given tea and coffee in the dining room in the meantime and the heater was put on to take the chill off the room. The room was heated and we...”

Anathi

South Africa

“It was chilly when I arrived, but the staff made me feel welcome and ensured my comfort. They even offered to give me a ride to my destination the next day.”

Noxolo

South Africa

“The helpers are soooooo kind and helpful. They really made my uncles feel at home.”

Janet

South Africa

“Staff were really helpful and went the extra mile to bring me milk and extra teabags in my room, to assist with the TV remote, etc. I loved the garden and spent some time reading and listening to the birds.”

Kehinde

South Africa

“The breakfast was exceptional. The woman called Noma ,she is lovely in attending to guest.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Linda, Bongani, Nomvula or Sandra

8.8

Host review score

Linda, Bongani, Nomvula or Sandra

Twickenham Guest House dates from 1898, one of the first houses in the Auckland Park area, just 12 years after Johannesburg was founded with the discovery of gold. It is a majestic old mansion with modern facilities and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and solar power. It has 11 en-suite rooms and a large conference room. It is set in a beautiful English country garden.

The Twickenham Guest House team goes out of its way to provide warm and personalised service and to make sure the needs of guests are met. Apart from providing breakfasts, lunches and dinners, transport is also available on request.

Twickenham Guest House is close to the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand, the SABC and four hospitals: Milpark, Netcare Rehabilitation, Garden City Clinic and the Helen Joseph. It is also close to the restaurant precinct of Melville and Campus Square shopping mall. It is within easy driving distance of Braamfontein, Rosebank and Cresta and a mere 20 minutes from Sandton.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Twickenham Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 200 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Twickenham Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.