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Avondhu Guest House

8 Bristol Road | Saxonwold, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Avondhu Guest House
Ranked #31 of 188 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
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Port Elizabeth, Bequia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I recently had to attend a course in Houghton and was hocked when I realized how expensive accommodation is in the area. That was until I came across Paddy and Dea's welcoming guesthouse Avondhu. Such hospitality and kindness! Our unit felt like a home away from home. Very private. Yummie breakfasts! Thanks for making ours an unforgetable stay.

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deaslattery, Owner at Avondhu Guest House, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Thank you very much Marieta for you kind words. So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Avondhu. I hope you will usew Avondhu again the future if you need accommodation in Johannesburg Kind regards Dea More

Guildford, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

In reading the other reviews, I can only reiterate what others have said. We too have stayed at Avondhu on several occasions. Paddy and Dea are always welcoming, helpful, friendly but never intrusive. Our room was everthing you could wish for, every facility there, and everything spotless. My mouth waters when thinking of Dea's breakfast....best scrambled egg ever. I would,... More

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deaslattery, Owner at Avondhu Guest House, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Thank you for choosing Avondhu and for your kind words. It is always good seeing both of you again with all good wishes from all at Avondhu Guest House -Paddy and Dea Slattery More

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

My family stayed at Avondhu Guest House for just one night while passing through Johannesburg. It is located in a very nice area of town. Upon arrival, the owners were very welcoming and helpful. Our room was spacious and the breakfast the next morning was very good. We had no complaints.

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deaslattery, Owner at Avondhu Guest House, responded to this review
30 January 2013

Thank you very much for your review. I believe you had a wonderful trip to our beautiful country. Hopefully you will visit again sometime in the future. Regards Dea Avondhu Guest House . More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I have stayed at Avondhu several times in recent years, and always found the service to be excellent, the rooms to be very comfortable and the owners to go out of their way to be of assistance. I would highly recommend anyone staying there, whether for business or pleasure or both.

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deaslattery, Owner at Avondhu Guest House, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Thank you for choosing Avondhu Guest House for your accommodation in Johannesburg. I am glad you enjoyed your visit and your trip to our wonderful country with best wishes from all at Avondhu Guest House -Paddy and Dea Slattery More

Naas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We have been lucky enough to stay in the Avondhu guesthouse twice and the second visit felt like we were going home. Dea is so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. It was wonderful to have the facilities of the tennis court and especially the pool at our disposal. We enjoyed two hot afternoons in the pool. The breakfasts... More

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deaslattery, Owner at Avondhu Guest House, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Thank for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit and your trip to our wonderful country with best wishes from all at Avondhu Guest House More

Cork
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

The warmth and hospitality of Dea and Paddy Slattery creates a really inviting atmosphere in their high standard guesthouse was . Avondhu has everything to recommend it, very cleverly designed and appointed to cater for solo guests,couples,families and business visitors.The standard of accommodation is excellent, beautiful rooms,plus a suite of private cottages offering self-catering facilities.The bed is deeply relaxing with... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

This B&B is in a perfect location in a lovely suburb of Johannesburg, especially lovely when the Jacaranda are in bloom! A warm welcome awaits you at Avondhu with comfortable accommodation and very good facilities with a sumptious breakfast! It is within easy reach of the Rosebank shops, and as a woman on my own I felt perfectly safe walking... More

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Harare, Zimbabwe
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

I have stayed at Avondhu every year for the past 4 years on my annual trip to Joburg- and will certainly continue to stay there. I can highly recommend Avondhu - good value for money, very conveniently situated to Rosebank shops, quiet, great breakfasts, always clean, kitchenette very useful, privacy as all rooms have their own entrance, and lastly Dea... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

I stayed at Avondhu for a week while working in Johannesburg and would highly recommend it to anyone visit the city, whether for business or pleasure. The breakfasts were fantastic, the facilities clean and the hosts warm and welcoming!

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Durban, South Africa
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

The ambience was extremely pleasant, warm and friendly, it is situated in a quiet suburb that is very central to Wits University which is where I was working from. The garden is beautiful and the rooms are spacious, very tastefully decorated and most important of all, very clean with en suite bath/shower. I enjoyed the healthy breakfast of yoguert, fruit... More

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Additional Information about Avondhu Guest House

Address: 8 Bristol Road | Saxonwold, Johannesburg, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #31 of 188 B&Bs / Inns in Johannesburg
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Irish hospitality on the HighveldOur Four-star B&B is located in the original garden suburbs to the north of the Johannesburg Central Business District and on the southern edge of the Sandton CBD. Saxonwold lies close to the central hub of Rosebank.Avondhu is owner-run, with all the luxuries and attention to detail required by discerning business travellers and tourists, at very reasonable rates.Children are welcome at Avondhu.Avondhu Guest House has 4 units, self contained and fully equipped, with DSTV, Mnet, fridge, microwave, stove/hotplate, kettle, and toaster. There is a bathroom/shower en suite, queen/twinbeds, a desk/dressing table and a couch in all units. Each unit has a separate private entrance. Coffee and tea is provided in the units. There is secure off road parking.Access to the Internet is available from every B&B unitTransfers to Johannesburg International Airport arranged on requestTours to Johannesburg & Soweto attractions [and further afield] arranged on request ... more   less 

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