What a little gem, tucked away in the heart of Johannesburg. Old world charm, very friendly staff & beautiful surroundings. After a good night's rest the breakfast was scrumptious, and every request was met, even coffee in the garden whilst conducting business.

warm and friendly welcome; efficient reception, beautiful setting and decor; great room with excellent bed; delicious breakfast and understanding owner when we explained that we didn't know the free wi fi technicalities. All and all a great place to stay. Sarah has been pivotal in operations

I was looking for a quiet, comfortable, yet accessible place for a party of 14 students and 2 faculty members to stay for six nights while on a short study abroad trip to Johannesburg. 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House turned out to be a perfect location. The guest house was spacious and clean, with a nicely decorated premise and a... More

5th Avenue Gooseberry guest house was the perfect for us to stay when our family congregated in Johannesburg for an important family event. The staff was sweet and accommodating, the breakfasts great, the garden great to spend time in and the lounge areas excellent to meet with friends and family. We felt very much at home during our stay and... More

We stayed for 5 nights. The service was excellent and we felt truly at home. When friends came over to visit we were able to use the lounge to entertain- with tea and coffee as well as homemade biscuits available. Unfortunately we didn’t realise until later that we could ask for a fridge for our room which would have been... More

We stayed here our last two nights in Africa before returning to the USA. The experience was wonderful. We were met by the owner who provided us with suggested activities and places to visit and/or eat, including maps and driving directions. The guest house is an elegant, quiet, and friendly place to stay. The included breakfast was 5 stars. The... More

I stayed at 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guet House for 3 days & had a really wornderful experiences. The 4 things that I really liked about the place were: a homely kind of experience while staying there, they had a personal touch in all services that their staff provide to each guest, bird watching in the garden early morning & evenings... More

I recently flew in from London to stay at the Gooseberry again. The excellent standards of care, focus on the detail and personal attention that one receives from Susan and her team are always welcome and a clear differentiator in service excellence. The beautiful gardens and tranquillity around the pool area were a balm to my spirit after the frenetic... More

The owner and staff could not do enough to ensure my comfort. All my extra requirements were treated as "standard" and any little comment grabbed as useful input and actioned immediately (a slow working bathroom light). The staff did the owner proud. If B&B is your preference, this is excellent value for money and the best escape from hotel boredom.... More