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Da Arden Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Johannesburg with free parking

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Comfort Cottage, Kitchen | Bathroom
Comfort Cottage, Kitchen
Comfort Cottage, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

3.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Explore the area

Map
75 8th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193
  • Rosebank Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandton City Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Johannesburg

At Da Arden Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Johannesburg guest house include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square.
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What's nearby

  • Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 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

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 14 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 18 min walk
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Perrier-Jouët Champagne Garden - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Da Arden Guest House

Suburban guesthouse in Johannesburg with free parking
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Da Arden Guest House. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Johannesburg guest house.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Da Arden Guest House offers 15 accommodations with blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent 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 alternative location: [219 Avenue Parktown North]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 190.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Da Arden Guest House.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Da Arden Guest House?

Yep, Da Arden Guest House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Da Arden Guest House?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Da Arden Guest House on 16 Jul 2025 start from NZ$55.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Da Arden Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Da Arden Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Da Arden Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Da Arden Guest House Reviews

Reviews

3.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 18 reviews

4.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Awil

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even get in I would like to get my money refend
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brendeline

Travelled with partner
It’s oversold - misleading marketing / the place is horrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Terrible

The gate took forever to open, no way of knowing where the reception area was as there were no clear instructions where to go. A lady walked me to my room, showed her my booking & automatically told me i had not paid. Literally sat with me instead of going to check until i requested she do so thrice. No hotwater, had 2 single beds pulled together when we requested a double bed. She left with our room key, didn't knock when we requested toilet paper. No towels were provided. Left during the night. Could not handle the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ephrem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is beautiful and clean. I had I huge problem because I didn’t have a local sim, and without calling the staff you can’t enter their property as the intercom doesn’t work and once the staff let you in, they are nowhere to be found unless you call them on phone again. No Wi-Fi as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

NNEKA

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wrong and we struggled to find the reception. The room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned, there was still pee in the toilet from the previous person. The furniture was also very old and out of date.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scary place to be. We had to leave at night for another accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nosithembiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort

Stay at Da Arden. Battle to get in the premisses.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall stay was terrible, lots of maintenance issues and the check-in took forever
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Xolani

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

Unable to check in hosts unavailable

The place was locked and wasn't able to check in couldn't get a hold of the hosts or anyone parked outside for an hour trying to get in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ludwe

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was in s poor condition. The stuff were shocked by arrival, as if I hadn't mad the reservation a few days prior, and they needed to prepare everything once I had arrived. The cottage was rather dirty & hadn't been cleaned or opened for s few weeks. The cottage looked nothing like the pictures, the furniture was falling apart. Blinds could close properly. Once you arrive at the property as guest, you are asked to pay a deposit for both key for cottage & remote to access property, this to me seems rather ludacris. The state of the property was shocking. They didn't even provide towels for me. The shower door was unhinged, could be properly closed. The stuff rather appeared oblivious to all of the aforementioned and seemed belligerent when I started notifying about the problems the property has.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Themba, Johannesburg

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff we unfair in dealing with the booking, chasing me to provide proof of payment when they aleady had booking and credit card confirmation from Expedia in their email. They claimed that they "usually take cash" for Expedia bookings. They also offered me a room different to the one advertised. They asked me to then pay additional fees to get an ensuite bathroom. Property is stated as 4 Star but is barely 2 star. After 3 hours of this process I decided to cancel and leave. They refused to refund me even though I had clearly not used the room. I am disgusted also at the attitude of the staff during this. Treated me with distrust, disdain and disinterest. Would not wish their 'un-bothered' service on anyone. Both Moses & Patricia were utterly rude.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Disappointing

Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Don't be fooled

Upon arrival I was told the Guest house had been overbooked and as a result I could be given a room in one of the back packers dormitories. Upon inspection, the rooms were constructed by material used for cold rooms. The beds were old, squeaky and poorly maintained. The room was infested by mosquitos as well, it was a utterly deploring experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Siphiwe

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

Bad

The place was very bad the main gate was not working the tv not working the was no water we had to use outside bathroom it was very bad there was no pots to prepare food but when you see the place you get tempted but the place is rubbish
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018