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Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Johannesburg hostel in Soweto area

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Garden
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Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9228A Mbele street, Soweto, Gauteng, 1804
  • Place, Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mandela House
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Orlando Towers
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Soweto stay.With a stay at this Soweto hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial and 2 miles (3 km) of Mandela House. Orlando Towers and South Western Townships are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mandela House - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Western Townships - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Orlando Towers - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Germiston Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 32 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sakhumzi Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ubuntu Kraal Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vilakazi Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Vilakazi Espresso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kek - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

Johannesburg hostel in Soweto area
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Orlando West Guest House
Orlando West Hostel Soweto
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Orlando West Guest House - Hostel Soweto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Orlando West Guest House - Hostel to the airport?

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel is 26.7 mi (52-min drive) away from the Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Orlando West Guest House - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 500 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Orlando West Guest House - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Gold Reef City Casino (16-min drive) and Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp (26-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Orlando West Guest House - Hostel have a pool?

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Orlando West Guest House - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Orlando West Guest House - Hostel to downtown Johannesburg?

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel is 8.7 mi away from Johannesburg.

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 6 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Buchule

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Banothile

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

bongani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Boniswa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

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

séduisant et enrichissant !!

Nous avons séjourné ici afin d'approcher la culture et l'histoire sud africaine, ce que nous avons retrouvé auprès des propriétaires des lieux. Nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants en bas âges. Les grandes et les petits on trouvé leur place, même dans le tuk tuk auprès de madi pour faire un tour de quartier! venez y c'est génial !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020