Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Johannesburg hostel in Soweto with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Garden
Interior detail
Bicycling
Bicycling
Outdoor dining

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
9228A Mbele street, Soweto, Gauteng, 1804
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
    12 min walk
  • Mandela House
    18 min walk
  • Orlando Towers
    4 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Johannesburg

At Orlando West Guest House - Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to ecotours and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Soweto hostel include Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mandela House - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Orlando Towers - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maponya Mall - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 16 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 32 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ubuntu Kraal Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Vilakazi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sakhumzi Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wandies Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vilakazi Espresso - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

Johannesburg hostel in Soweto with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Orlando West Guest House
Orlando West Hostel Soweto
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Orlando West Guest House - Hostel Soweto

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

Yep, Orlando West Guest House - Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Orlando West Guest House - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Orlando West Guest House - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 6 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Buchule

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Banothile

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

bongani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Boniswa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
séduisant et enrichissant !!
Nous avons séjourné ici afin d'approcher la culture et l'histoire sud africaine, ce que nous avons retrouvé auprès des propriétaires des lieux. Nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants en bas âges. Les grandes et les petits on trouvé leur place, même dans le tuk tuk auprès de madi pour faire un tour de quartier! venez y c'est génial !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020