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Rosebank Boarding Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Rosebank Mall

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Experience the vibrant Rosebank area at Rosebank Boarding Hostel. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace surrounded by lush gardens. With free WiFi, laundry facilities and a business center, this hostel offers comfort and convenience to its guests.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg is home to Rosebank Boarding Hostel. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wanderers Stadium or Ellis Park Stadium.
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Map
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2096

What's nearby

  • Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 6 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 17 min walk
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • Mugg & Bean
  • Bolton Road Collection
  • ‪Niche Lounge And Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rosebank Boarding Hostel

Hostel near Rosebank Mall
At Rosebank Boarding Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Rosebank Boarding Hostel offer thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [219 Avenue Parktown North]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 170.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 170.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Rosebank Boarding Hostel Johannesburg
Rosebank Boarding Johannesburg
Rosebank Boarding
Rosebank Boarding Hostel Johannesburg
Rosebank Boarding Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rosebank Boarding Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rosebank Boarding Hostel located?

Situated in Johannesburg, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunkeld West Shopping Centre and Rosebank Mall. The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Zoo Lake Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rosebank Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Rosebank Boarding Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

They need to revamp the place

It was smelly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ransford

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ACHIAW KWASI

Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great price

For the price it works and is safe and clean and in a wonderful location walking distance to Rosebank mall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rogerio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
To much noise. An engenier over our head. No towel or towel paper. Positive aspects stuff are kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tessa

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