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Villa Lugano

4.0 star property
Colonial Johannesburg guesthouse in Johannesburg South with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Deluxe Double Room
Property grounds
Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
View from property

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (155)
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel
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About the area

Map
100 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2001

What's nearby

  • Gold Reef City Theme Park - 10 min drive
  • Apartheid Museum - 11 min drive
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 12 min drive
  • First National Bank Stadium - 16 min drive
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 25 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Perfect - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Torinos Trattoria And Coffee Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Asia House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger Perfect - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Villa Lugano

Upscale guest house located in Johannesburg South
At Villa Lugano, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and 2 meeting rooms
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-cm LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 kilometres
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (323 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 590 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 590 (one-way), (from 5 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Villa Lugano
Villa Lugano House Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano House Johannesburg
Villa Lugano Johannesburg
Villa Lugano Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano Guesthouse Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano Guesthouse
Villa Lugano Johannesburg South
Villa Lugano Guesthouse Johannesburg South

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Lugano have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Lugano?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Lugano on 29 Dec 2024 start from AU$142.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Lugano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Lugano?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Lugano?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Villa Lugano?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Villa Lugano provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM-10:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 590 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Lugano located?

Located in Johannesburg South, this guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Railway Museum. Gatwick Park and Turffontein Race Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

khilan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, clean, quiet. Wonderful personal chef. Friendly, kind, caring manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a nice location, quiet, close to highway. The hosts are extra nice couple, staffs are friendly. The single rooms are a bit disappointed, with proper window or ventilation and there is no aircon. Otherwise, was nice to stay for the night as a stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Arnold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you
I stayed for one night only and the service was excellent. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is clean and very comfortable, the area is quiet. One thing they must improve on is the parking space but overall nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Mzanzi
Eddie and his team were great hosts. It felt like we had known them for years, they were warm and welcoming. Their botique hotel, is beautiful, clean and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent service
Location suited us perfectly, staff at Villa Lugano was exceptional. Highly recommended to all travellers

10/10 Excellent

KCL Young, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review
The stay was pleasant, but the room was way too hot for cold fan need air condidtion

10/10 Excellent

KCL Young, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review
The stay was pleasant, breakfast was great, but the room needs air condition instead of cold fan.

10/10 Excellent

Prince, Lagos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Days at The Villa
It was awesome and will there again. It is a good place to stay and pray. It is serene.

8/10 Good

Ashwin , Melbourne OZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hospitality
Stayed here for 3 nights in April, loved the reception and hospitality very personable and accommodating, will gladly return next time

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Beirut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Artsy in South Johannesburg
Very beautiful lodge with friendly staff and owners. Great for a quiet retreat in the south of Johannesburg

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So so
Eventhough my booking indicated the breakfast was included, at checkout i was charged for it. The room was large, but smelled stale and it was very cold.

8/10 Good

darren, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a little further from the airport than l anticipated but great place

10/10 Excellent

Monique, Sydney NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb place to stay
Great place to stay, the restaurant across the road is lovely. Great staff very helpful and attentive, beautiful guesthouse with all the necessary comforts. I would definatley stay again

10/10 Excellent

Alfran

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021