Stay at Sleepy Gecko Guest House, Johannesburg | Room Details & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

84 And 86 3Rd Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa

“The Sleepy Gecko is nestled in the vibrant Melville, just a short stroll from a fantastic array of local restaurants, shops, and bars.”view full review

Sleepy Gecko Guest House Johannesburg, located at a distance of 100 metres from Melville and 2.8 km from the sprawling park "Johannesburg Botanical Garden", features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. A car park is available on site at the hotel.

Location

You'll need 23-minute drive to Rand airport. 7th Street is merely a 5-minute walk from this 4-star hotel, while Emmarentia Dam is 3.3 km away.

There is the 55-hectare Johannesburg Zoo 3.1 km away, and SABC Media Park bus station is a short distance from the property.

Sleepy Gecko Guest House is also a 20-minute ride from the Gau Sandton train station.

Eat & Drink

Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. The bar Hell's Kitchen is situated right next to this accommodation.

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Getting around

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City Centre

Johannesburg 3.0 mi

Airports

Rand (QRA) 14.4 mi

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 17.3 mi

Train

Fordsburg 1.7 mi

Ellis Park Railway Station 3.5 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Breakfast Delight

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast at Sleepy Gecko Guest House. The highlight was the freshly made omelettes, which added a special touch to the basic breakfast offerings. It was a great way to start my day!” view full review

Charming Decor

“I stayed in the blue room, and it was beautifully decorated in an art nouveau style. The room was spacious, providing a cozy ambiance that made my stay quite enjoyable.” view full review

Relaxing Bath

“The ensuite bathroom had a lovely big deep bath, allowing me to stretch out and unwind after a long day. It provided a perfect oasis for relaxation.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“My room featured a big, cozy king-sized bed that was firm yet comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home, creating an inviting atmosphere during my stay.” view full review

General

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Services

Paid city shuttle
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Free breakfast

Business

Conference room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Karaoke
Garden area
Barbeque grills
Library

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

84 And 86 3Rd Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa

Map view

84 And 86 3Rd Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa

City landmarks

Museum

Lindfield Victorian House Museum

4100 ft

Garden

Johannesburg Botanical Garden

1.4 mi

Landmark

44 Stanley Shopping Area

1.2 mi

Landmark

Campus Square Shopping Centre

3900 ft

Landmark

Bamboo

2200 ft

Zoo

Johannesburg Zoo

1.9 mi

Landmark

Melville Koppies

1.1 mi

Landmark

Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

1.5 mi

Landmark

Johannesburg Planetarium

1.5 mi

Museum

Origins Centre

1.7 mi

Gallery

Gallery MOMO

2100 ft

Landmark

Melville Koppies EAST

2400 ft

Park

Jhb Zoo Lake

1.8 mi

Landmark

Emmarentia Dam

1.8 mi

Landmark

Fresh Earth Food Store

1.0 mi

Mall

Oriental Plaza

2.1 mi

Landmark

Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre

1.6 mi

Landmark

Westdene Bus Disaster Memorial

1.1 mi

Market

Neighbourgoods Market

2.1 mi

Landmark

Lam Rim Buddhist Centre

1.2 mi

Bridge

Nelson Mandela Bridge

2.2 mi

Gym

Westcliff Stairs

1.5 mi

Landmark

Glenshiel

1.3 mi

Museum

Wits Art Museum

1.9 mi

Amusement Park

George Hay Park

1.3 mi

University

University of the Witwatersrand

1.6 mi

Landmark

Brixton Tower

1.6 mi

Nearby

Mall

27Boxes

1100 ft

JohannesburgSouth Africa

Melville

300 ft

7th Street

800 ft

Restaurants

Lucky Bean

600 ft

16 7th Street

Bambanani

700 ft

85 4th Ave

Mootee Bar

700 ft

78A 4th Avenue

De la Creme Patisserie

500 ft

4th Avenue

Satkar Restaurant

800 ft

83 4th Avenue

Six Cocktail Bar

400 ft

90 3rd Avenue Melville

Nunos Restaurant

600 ft

Shop 5 Melville Grds 7th St Melville

Poppy's

600 ft

6 7th Street

La Stalla

500 ft

Hell's Kitchen

700 ft

7th Street Shop 4

Spilt Milk

700 ft

1 7th St

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