Johannesburg: Pension Idube (Hotel)

0.3 business

Address: 11 walton ave, Auckland park , Johannesburg 2092, South africa
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Telephone	011 482 4055
Email	idube@mail.com
Website	www.pensionidube.co.za

Lonely Planet review

This positively unpretentious place - bedecked in zebra motifs, to which its name refers - can't be beaten for its combination of comfort, price and location: walking distance to Melville and only 5km from the city centre. It serves inexpensive meals and has a patio that is the launch pad for some excellent braais (open-fire barbecue).

The property is set in an intimate space, with a sparkling swimming pool, ample parking and a view of the South African Broadcasting Corporation towers. The owner lives on the premises (as do, allergy sufferers please note, several cats), and adds a personal touch to the accommodation experience here. Thanks to her ethos of providing service while allowing guests to 'do it themselves' (such as ironing their own clothes) and the charming decor (including ubiquitous flashes of zebra print, a reference to the meaning of the pension's name), there's a real homestay feel about the place. When you need to move up a gear, 7th St Melville is just up the hill.