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Rosebank Boarding Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Johannesburg with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Fridge
Double Room

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2096
  • Place, Rosebank Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

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At Rosebank Boarding Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Rosebank Mall and Dunkeld West Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. 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 15-minute drive of this Johannesburg hostel include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Gold Reef City Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Circa Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 4th Avenue Parkhurst - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Grillhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪MiBar Martini - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rosebank Boarding Hostel

Hostel in Johannesburg with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Rosebank Boarding Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
Rosebank Boarding Hostel offers 10 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Johannesburg hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • 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 centre

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 lift
  • 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 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 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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 170.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 170.0 per night
  • 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, debit cards and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Rosebank Boarding Hostel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

Yep, Rosebank Boarding Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Rosebank Boarding Hostel have a pool?

Rosebank Boarding Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rosebank Boarding Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Rosebank Boarding Hostel Reviews

6.4

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marcia

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

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

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Tessa

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

2/10 Terrible

Rogerio

Business traveller
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