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9.2

194 reviews

Pablo House

Pablo House

5 4th Avenue, Melville , Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Pablo House

Pablo House is a 4-star guest house in Johannesburg, South Africa, nestled in the Melville neighborhood. Address: 5 4th Avenue, Melville. It sits about 3.4mi from the city center. Minimum price: not listed. The property has 194 reviews.

Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including free Wi‑Fi, private parking on site (free), and an outdoor swimming pool (free). On-site dining options include a restaurant and room service, while streaming service (like Netflix) adds entertainment, and private entrance offers ease of coming and going. The stay also features air conditioning, a terrace, mountain and garden views, and non-smoking rooms.

Other conveniences include spa/wellness packages and pet-friendly options (extra charges). Additional services such as shuttle service (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), massage (extra charges), golf course access (extra charges), and babysitting/child services (extra charges) are available. The property also offers patio, kitchenware and kitchenette, garden view, garden, free toiletries, and a bathtub.

Guests can savor International flavors at Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar, the modern on-site restaurant, or opt for the convenience of room service. A streaming service (like Netflix) keeps the evenings entertaining, while a private entrance makes coming and going a breeze. An inviting terrace offers fresh air and views of the surrounding mountains and garden, all complemented by air conditioning for year-round comfort.

The outdoor pool invites a year-round dip and is adults-only, perfect for a quieter escape. A patio and well-tended gardens provide additional places to unwind, with garden and mountain views creating a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee or sunset chats.

Travel logistics are made easy with shuttle services (local and airport) available for an extra charge, plus massage, golf course access, and babysitting options. Pets are allowed on request with potential extra charges. Cash is accepted, and Mastercard and Visa are welcome for convenient payments.

Closest airports

O.R. Tambo International Airport

15.1mi

Lanseria International Airport

17.1mi

Wonderboom Airport

38.8mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

Kitchenette

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room with Patio in Pablo House

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Double Room, Patio

1 King Size Bed

170 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe Double Room in Pablo House

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Deluxe, King/Twin

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

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Duplex Studio in Pablo House

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Duplex Studio

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

485 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Double Room in Pablo House

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe Double Room - single occupancy in Pablo House

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Deluxe, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Double Room

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Deluxe Villa

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

Minibar

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Villa

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Loft

Free wifi

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Double Room

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

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Guest reviews

9.2

194 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Michele

10

February 2025

This place is a heart of gold and an absolute gem to stay at. The staff are friendly and helpful and always smiling ... the food, well, you are in safe hands with them ... the feel of this place is relaxed yet so very vibrant with art pieces on the walls to purchase so you have your own little piece of africa with you always ... absolutely love staying here when i go back home from the UK ... the rooms are tastfully decorated, spacious and clean ... i would recommened this place to anyone visiting Johannesburg or even wanting a relaxing staycation or date night ... Love it! Thank you Louis and team!

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Heleen

10

August 2024

Breakfast was absolutely phenomenal! Best we've had in a long time, and the views are spectacular. Beyond that, we had a lovely, restful stay. The venue is beautiful and all staff and security (especially at the parking area) were extremely friendly and very helpful. Thank you team Pablo house!

The wooden floors inside the double rooms are beautiful, but the creaky floor boards made it hard to move around without making a lot of noise. We could hear our neighbours and I'm very sure they could hear us.

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Phuti

10

April 2024

I had an incredible experience at the hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff treated me like royalty. Benji's welcoming smile while helping me with my luggage and the welcome drinks during check-in made me feel like a queen. The food was amazing. Although the breakfast had a limited selection, it was scrumptious. I had pizza for lunch, and I still crave it while writing this review. The prawns I had for dinner were so juicy and melted in my mouth. The facilities were excellent. It was raining during my stay, but the umbrellas next to our room came in handy. The outdoor area was breathtaking, and I was hoping to lounge by the pool area in the afternoon, but the weather didn't permit. Nevertheless, watching the sunset from my room after the raindrops was more like God's wink. The room was perfect. The moment I walked in and saw the caption about Happiness on the mirror, The affirmation was healing. The contemporary decor, the sinaker, and Netflix made it cosy, especially during the rainy weather. Overall, my stay at this hotel was fantastic, and I can't wait to return.

They combined two beds to make a queen but it kept separating at night, so I couldn't enjoy the whole bed and ended up sleeping on one side.

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Olivia

10

March 2024

We had an amazing stay at Pablo House. Check in was super easy and we were greeted with a delicious iced tea! The room was lovely with all the amenities we needed for our stay, we particularly enjoyed the balcony with a sofa that overlooked some amazing views. We ate both dinner and lunch at the in house restaurant, food was superb with big portions and we ended the evening with a night cap on the house which made our day. The hosts were communicative the whole time and let us check us late due to our flight not being till later in the afternoon, which was perfect time for us to relax by the pool. We would definitely recommend Pablo House as a perfect retreat in Johannesburg!

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Angusdj

9.1

May 2025

We especially liked the friendliness of the hotel team and the genuine interest they had in our wellbeing. They made us feel most welcome. We also were really impressed with the quality of the hotel transfer to the airport after our stay. The artwork is amazing and the hotel's location is fabulous. High quality bed.

A few things could do with a bit of maintenance. It would be great if there were a hotel gym.

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Stephanie

10

August 2023

Beautiful guesthouse, large rooms that are nicely decorated. Netflix included. The bed had a heated blanket which was nice. Breakfast was nice and delicious. Was only there overnight before another flight so can't really comment on the area. It seems like the restaurant is popular where outside guests also come to eat.

Booking says breakfast "included" however it's only to the value of 150. Breakfast options are between around 70-150 so for the most part it should cover the meal. however if you get extras or drinks you may go over. Breakfast was great so it wasn't really as an issue but more off an FYI. Shuttle a bit on the expensive side 650 one way or 1150 return.

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Boris

10

November 2023

I had such a great time staying at Pablo house. To start with the place itself, the rooms are very large, spacious and very clean. The surrounding area is one of the safest in Johannesburg, with 24-hour security, so I felt very safe. And the view on all Johannesburg is breathtaking, so get your camera ready, you'll get a great view, especially of the sunsets! The hotel has everything I needed: swimming pool, restaurant which is absolutely excellent for very affordable prices, I couldn't believe it. Last but not least, I was charmed by the service and dedication that Leigh and Louis (the hosts) gave me. After getting to know each other, they gave me tips and advices for my trip and are so kind and friendly that I now want to come back and see them.

Not having stayed longer! On a more serious note, I have no negative points to mention.

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Scott

10

October 2023

This is an amazing property in a fantastic location. Our room was brilliant but all rooms look great if honest. The communal areas are beautifully decorated and finished off with the most amazing artwork from local artists, reflecting Leigh and Lou’s own artistic personalities. The views over Jo’burg are second to none - literally it feels like the highest point with best views of sunset and sunrise. Food in the restaurant is lovely, bar is well stocked, and staff are all the best. Leigh and Lou round this off with being the most amazing hosts - warm and friendly, super helpful and as locals know everywhere to go an when. Everyone should visit this amazing city and I can’t recommend Pablo House enough

Nothing.

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Stephanie

10

October 2023

Nice boutique hotel with large, comfortable rooms which were well decorated, Netflix and even had a small courtyard. Breakfast was amazing, it seems to be a popular restaurant for locals. Staff were great and friendly. Free refillable filtered water available. Nice quiet location, beautiful view. Johannesburg seems very spread out where many tourist places require an Uber or some form of transport to get to. Getting around is pretty cheap by Uber so would recommend the location for the view alone. There's a supermarket about 5-10 minutes walk down the road (depending how good you are with hills).

Shuttle is more expensive than an Uber however it was a nice vehicle with airconditioning, water and even snacks where many Ubers are old cars without airconditioning so I was comfortable to pay the small premium. Noticed Wi-Fi dropped off once or twice for a short period in my room which was a bit further away from the main building however it didn't affect me much because I had mobile data so can't really tell if it was a big issue..

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Jen

9.1

August 2024

Unique hotel in a safe part of joburg; artsy/hipster vibe; enjoyed the popular restaurant with delicious food and an eclectic mix of diners; friendly hotel staff and owner thst knows your name - special shout out to our server Jermaine! Comfy bed and nice water pressure. Would definitely stay again.

Wish the breakfast started a little earlier (starts at 730), didn't get to enjoy it in time for our departure either day.

Points of Interest Around Pablo House

Attractions

Johannesburg Zoo

2.6mi

Workers' Museum

2.7mi

Newtown

2.8mi

SAB World of Beer

3mi

Constitution Hill

3mi

Hillbrow Tower

3.3mi

Carlton Centre

3.6mi

Apartheid Museum

4.3mi

Mandela House

6.9mi

Liliesleaf

9.9mi

Soweto

10.2mi

Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve

18mi

Cradle of Humankind

22.5mi

Aha Lesedi Cultural Village

24.5mi

Voortrekker Monument

29.6mi

Restaurants

Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Pablo House

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

Kitchenette

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Pablo House

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property