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HomeBase Melville - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Johannesburg with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory | Free WiFi
Double En-suite Room | Free WiFi
Family Room (Family Room) | Free WiFi
Double Room | Free WiFi
In Melville, HomeBase Melville - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a continental breakfast to kick-start your day. Unwind by the garden or take advantage of the laundry facilities and free WiFi, while enjoying perks like an outdoor pool, bar, barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

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Safari Tent

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 12 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double En-suite Room | Free WiFi

Double En-suite Room

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TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 10 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Wooden Double Caban

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory)

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Ensuite

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TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory | Free WiFi

Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory

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TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room (Family Room) | Free WiFi

Family Room (Family Room)

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Wooden Twin Cabana

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

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Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Shared Barthroom

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TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Melville, a neighborhood in Johannesburg, is home to HomeBase Melville - Hostel. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Rosebank Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Johannesburg Zoo are also worth visiting.
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37 1st Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilt - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Six Cocktail Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬9 min walk

About this property

HomeBase Melville - Hostel

Hostel near Rosebank Mall
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at HomeBase Melville - Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at HomeBase Melville - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

HomeBase Melville Hotel
HomeBase Hotel
HomeBase Melville Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville
HomeBase Melville Hostel/Backpacker
HomeBase Melville Hostel
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Johannesburg
HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is HomeBase Melville - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at HomeBase Melville - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is HomeBase Melville - Hostel located?

Located in Melville, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of 7th Street and University of Johannesburg. Johannesburg Botanical Garden and South African Broadcasting Corporation are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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HomeBase Melville - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não gostei da energia do lugar. A limpeza também não agradou e o quarto a porta ficava aberto, qualquer tendo acesso. Acabei não ficando e alugando outro hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean, but quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Suellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

okay place

Some staff super friendly, others not so much. Very weird smell in the kitchen. Compared to many other places in South Africa, the WIFI was great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miri, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely people, excellent place to stay!

We stayed in a double bed room. Excellent room, nice people. Always friendly, keep everything clean, always five you a hand when you need help and give you some advice. Good restaurants and bars are also only 2 blocks away. The hostel is clean and in a quiet street. Parking lots inside the walls, so the car is save. Yes, it is still a hostel (no 5 star hotel), but a great one! You can use the kitchen, the fridge and they even have a bar for a cold drink and a nice talk ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eenvoudig ontbijt wel inbegrepen Loopafstand van 7th avenue met leuke restaurants wel ver uit centrum gelegen alles per taxi/über doen

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kleine aber liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer

Zimmer sehr klein aber liebevoll eingerichtet. Poolwasser war bei uns nicht wirklich einladend. Aber alles in allem wars chillig da in der Umgebung alles zu Fuß zu erreichen ist und in die innenstadt sind es mim Taxi nur ca. 15min.

4/10 Poor

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rätt kasst

Otrevlig personal. Rekommenderade Soweto-tur av ett bolag som inte alls var bra o fick 20 % i provision.