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Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse

4.0 of 5
79 Lancaster Avenue | Craighall Park, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
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Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse
Ranked #1 of 151 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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Amherst, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I spent 5 weeks at Liz@Lancaster while a Visiting Professor at Wits University. Being away for such a long time can be very difficult but staying at this beautiful B&B made me feel like I was at home. The staff - Zach, Catherine, and Rosemary - were efficient and thoughtful, and Liz herself was attentive to every detail, large or... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for your review Sonia. It was good to meet both you and your husband. Craighall Park is such an ideal location for visitors working at Wits as it is an easy drive in. Having done it for over 20 years when I taught at Wits, I know it well, although traffic is a bit more hectic than it... More

Indianapolis, Indiana
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My friend and I recently spent 4 nights in Johannesburg and stayed at Liz at Lancaster's. The accommodations were large and comfortable with everything needed...bottled water brought in regularly, coffee, tea, etc., updated bathroom, patio, etc. Perfect breakfast. But was really set it apart was the helpfulness of Liz and her staff. Johannesburg was a late addition to our africa... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Just as you enjoyed staying here, we enjoyed meeting you and having you as guests. You have done something I have never done - watched rugby at Loftus in Pretoria! I'm so pleased that it all worked out and you managed to make the match. I love it when a plan comes together ! Also good that the last minute,... More

Swindon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Staying with Liz and her wonderful staff, Catherine, Thandie, Rosemary and Zac was a perfect way to start our holiday. Arriving stressed and tired, the warm welcome that awaited us was just what we needed. Our room was large, airy and extremely comfortable - we wanted for nothing. Attention to detail throughout was superb whether it be in the bedroom,... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
19 April 2012

We really appreciate your feedback on your stay at Liz at Lancaster - thank you for all your comments. We are so pleased that all the details which we focus on, do not go unnoticed and that they all made your stay with us enjoyable and memorable. We certainly enjoyed having you as guests. We look forward to welcoming you... More

London england
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Best decision ever for Christmas!! Impossible to fault. A very warm welcome from Liz and the staff, the rooms comfortable, nay, luxurious, the setting perfect with mature trees and birds everywhere. Such dedicated, personal attention that one almost hesitated to mention the smallest whim, since it was sure to appear. Indeed, there were few whims as everything had been thought... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Thank you Gillian for your wonderful feedback on your stay at Liz at Lancaster. Please save your pennies as we would love to welcome you back. We loved having you to stay and are really pleased that you enjoyed it all so much and had such a good time in Joburg over Christmas. We all say that Joburg over Christmas... More

Hampshire UK
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Our family (three young children) stayed at this perfect guest house for 3 too short days earlier this month. Liz, Catherine, Thandie and Rosemary were so welcoming and friendly, the rooms were gorgous and the location in Craighall Park a perfect place from which to explore some of what Johannesburg has to offer. We arrived tired and travel sore after... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
13 April 2012

Thank you for your feedback to your stay at Liz at Lancaster. We were delighted to host you. We are also so pleased that your trip to Soweto was such a highlight. We only refer guests to guides who live in Soweto and so have a personal connection and who run small tailor made tours. In addition Simon has first... More

Nairobi
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

I am from Nairobi, Kenya. I was going to be traveling to Jo'burg alone, for an extended period of time. It was important that I find a place that offered comfort, convenience, privacy, flexibility in terms of meals. I found it all at Liz's. Airport transfers were arranged, and on arrival, Liz was there to welcome me in person. The... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Dear Flo, Thank you for your detailed account of what made your stay at Liz at Lancaster so special. We so enjoyed having you to stay and are so pleased that you felt so at home here. We often have people saying how they feel so comfortable here and we all take it as a great compliment . We're also... More

Gaborone
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at New Year in Liz at Lancaster, with a four year old and the grandparents and everyone enjoyed themselves a lot. The pool area and gardens are idyllic, the breakfast with fresh fruit salads are a treat and there is a lot of effort going into personalised attention. We feel that every guest is treated as an individual... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
15 February 2012

Thank you AnnetteGabarone for your review of Liz at Lancaster. We are so pleased that you had such a good stay over New Year and that all of you, from your 4 year old to grandparents, enjoyed it and felt well looked after. It was particularly good that you made a booking well in advance for New Year's Eve on... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After searching for convenient, safe and comfortable B&B style accommodation in Gauteng (Johannesburgh) I uncovered Liz on Lancaster's extraordinary gem. This is a B&B that really sets the standard, and don't be mislead into thinking this means expensive, quite the contrary as it is extremely good value for money. We used a twin room which was immaculately set up with... More

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LizatLancaster, General Manager at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
1 February 2012

Thank you for your detailed review which gives so much positive feedback. We are particularly pleased that you found our security arrangements to be practical and unobtrusive. It is important to us that guests come and go with freedom and privacy and yet still have the feeling of being secure. And we are pleased that you enjoyed the warmth of... More

Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

I chose to stay at Liz after reading the excellent reviews here. Enjoyed my stay tremendously. Rooms are excellently furnished and beds are comfortable. Can really see the great attention to details. Breakfast is good too! And add to that the friendly service by everyone from Liz, to Catherine and Thandie. Really deserves the five star rating from Tripadvisor. The... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
28 January 2012

Thank you so much Happy_Hex for your really detailed review of Liz at Lancaster. Catherine is delighted with the positive feedback about how she manages the housekeeping and daily running of the guesthouse. This feedback means a lot to the staffing team. And I will relay your words to Thandie when she returns to work. She has just had her... More

Bath, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I cannot speak too highly of 'Liz at Lancaster'. We were based there in December 2011, while we travelled around South Africa. Everything was absolutely perfect. Liz looked after our excess luggage while we were away on our travels, and we got such a warm welcome from all the staff each time we returned. Liz has thought of everything -... More

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LizatLancaster, Owner at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse, responded to this review
16 January 2012

Dear Thelma, What wonderful words. We were only so happy that your trip was such a success and that all went smoothly. It was so easy to keep your luggage for you as you travelled around the country. Catherine and Thandie work miracles with the laundry so thank you from them for the positive feedback. Interesting that although the Blue... More

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79 Lancaster Avenue | Craighall Park, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$141 - 147

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