Pension Idube (Melville, South Africa): See 29 Reviews and 25 Photos

Address: 11 Walton Ave. | Auckland Park, Melville, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Melville

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 16 B&Bs / Inns in Melville

Price range (per night): S$87 - 107

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Pension Idube is a charming early-1900’s home in the leafy suburb of Auckland Park, 4 blocks from Melville’s trendy 7th Avenue with its cosmopolitan restaurants, bars, coffee shops, antique stores and craft shops. The Pension was one of the first backpackers hostels in Johannesburg and has been around for many years - we've now morphed to a fabulous budget B&B. Our fantastic guest reviews attest to our fantastic service at the some of the most affordable rates in Johannesburg. Our massive renovation and redecoration is almost complete, and we are well on our way to being hip-hop-and-happening, ready to welcome new and returning guests. All of our sun-filled rooms are being revamped, offering both the business and leisure traveller comfortable and clean accommodation. Our breakfasts are legendary, and are served around the pool during the summer months. We are in the ideal position for academic visitors to the University of Johannesburg and Wits (University of the Witwatersrand). We are a 5 minute drive from the SABC, Johannesburg CBD, Braamfontein, Rosebank and Soweto. Our guests have said that the Pension is a great base from which to explore the vibey Johannesburg and its surrounds! We are able to arrange tours, transfers and restaurant bookings - let us know what you need, and we’ll do our best to please! ... more less

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Luke D

Zurich, Switzerland

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

2 helpful votes

“Great B&B”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

This is probably the best B&B in the Melville area. It's clean, spacious and you get most value for little money. Staff is very friendly, owner Aubrey is super friendly as well, funny, sincere and helpful. It's really fun having a chat! Stayed only 1 night because of other travel plans, but would have stayed there for longer. We were... More

Hi Luke & Lea Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review on Idube. It really does mean a lot to us knowing that our service and facilities are appreciated. Pension Idube was my first guesthouse, and as such the decor and ambience I have created was to ensure that our guests got that "home away from... More

Elle J

Vancouver

Contributor

12 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

10 helpful votes

“Excellent”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

An excellent location close to the bars and restaurants in Melville. It's also a 20-minute walk to 44 Stanley, which I highly recommend. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Recommended if you want an oasis of calm and relaxation while visiting Joburg

Hi Elle J Thank you so much for the amazing review, and we appreciate you taking the time to write a few words about us. We know that great service and value for money are what matters most to our guests, and we strive to provide that every day! We hope to see you again if you're ever in Johannesburg... More

Nderi2

Melbourne, Australia

“Right price for the right location and comfort”

Reviewed 16 March 2013

Pension Idube is not pretentious. Its affordable and for that price you get a cozy clean room with daily room cleaning. Margaret the attending staff and Aubrey the manager are friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was decent. And best of all the area is quite safe and just walking distance to Melville campus square shopping mall and the Melville pubs... More

Thank you so much for the review. We pride ourselves on our service to our guests, and providing value for money accommodation for travellers who are watching their budgets - which is becoming more prevalent in today's economic climate. As you know, our rooms are fairly basic, but we know that cleanliness and service are what are most important to... More

Suerey

Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Love the place and will keep going back”

Reviewed 23 January 2013

I have been to stay at Pension Idube several times now and it gets better all the time. We stayed when Trish was still with us and felt very comfortable, at, home, no airs and graces needed here!! Idube in those days was always kept very clean, nice simple breakfasts and the staff always helpful. We went to stay another... More

Dear Sue Thank you for an absolutely amazing review. It really is wonderful to have our regular guests coming back to Idube and seeing all the positive changes taking place. As you know, I am absolutely passionate about this industry, about Idube, and about giving my guests an awesome stay for the best possible price. I hope you guys enjoyed... More

Rastar0n

New York City, New York

19 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

11 helpful votes

“Excellent place to stay in Johannesburg”

Reviewed 20 January 2013

Aubrey the owner is an exceptional host and greeted us with warmth and hospitality. He helped us arrange a tour of Soweto and made sure we had breakfast before leaving early in the morning for a flight. The neighborhood, Melville is a very nice quiet and safe area with night watchers paroling the street to make sure everyone gets home... More

Hi there Aaaahhh... thank you so much for the review. It really was a pity you could only stay with us for one night as I'm sure you would have loved to have seen more of Johannesburg. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the Soweto tour. We love our tour guides and we're very proud of their entrepreneurship and are... More

Viniciustp

Cotia, SP

14 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

4 helpful votes

“Nice place to stay in Melville”

Reviewed 7 January 2013 via mobile

We had a great time there. Its located 3-4 blocks from the restaurant/pub street and we felt safe walking there during day and night . The rooms are clean and well decorated, the breakfast is simple, but good enought for the price. Some rooms have ensuited bathroom, wi fi is avaible in all rooms (was working fine), and there is... More

Hi Vinicius We really appreciate your review of Idube! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a few words about us and our service. I do hope that you guys enjoyed your stay with us, and that the rest of your trip was just fabulous! Best regards, Aubrey More

Ashley Z

Paris

15 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

3 helpful votes

“Lovely Haven in Joburg!”

Reviewed 1 January 2013

We had a lovely time in the quaint Idube Pension in Melville. My husband and I met wonderful people here who shared a lot about their experiences in South Africa and helped us plan our trip. It was a great place to meet others to share activities with like the tour of Soweto. The owner Aubrey is an absolute delight,... More

Hey AshleyZ Thank you for the most awesome review! It really warms my heart to know that our service and the basic facilities that we offer here at Idube are being appreciated by our wonderful guests. We had such a great group of guests while you were here, and everyone who I've chatted to after their check out has said... More

Ann D

Nairobi

1 helpful vote

“Excellence in Value”

Reviewed 19 December 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights. We spent half of our time in Johannesburg in this guesthouse and the other days at a proper hotel. I can definitely say that staying here was better than a hotel! The rooms are far more inviting and “homey”. Each room is designed with a different. Very ideal for families or even for couples... More

Hello Ann What an amazing review of our humble little B&B. Thank you! I do hope that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to see you again in the future! Best regards, Aubrey More

Sawasdee2010

München

10 hotel reviews

“Highly recommended”

Reviewed 13 December 2012

Pension Idube is a homely guest house in a safe location and we enjoyed our stay here. Our room had comfortable beds and a nice, clean bathroom. The guest house also has a nice terrace and lounge. But the best thing about Idube was the staff... They were excellent during our stay and went more than the extra mile to... More

Hey guys, Thank you for the most amazing review. I am so glad that we could be of assistance in your time of need. There is nothing worse than arriving in a strange country, your luggage has gone missing and then your credit cards don't work. We pride ourself on going that extra mile to help our guests and as... More

little_bee_eater

Canada

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“Warm and welcoming”

Reviewed 27 October 2012

We stayed here on two separate occasions while traveling around South Africa. The property is well secured and the rooms are clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The owner (Aubrey) and staff are very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was good - fresh fruit, yogurt, toast, cereals, juice and coffee. Several of the other folks staying at the property were repeat customers.... More

Wow. Thank you so much for your stunning review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our little budget B&B, and that we were able to make your stay in Joburg comfortable. Ours is a home away from home, and it means a lot to us that our valued guests are able to relax and enjoy the surroundings... More

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