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Blu Trea

10 8th Avenue, Melville 2092, South Africa
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Blu Trea
Ranked #3 of 16 Melville B&B and Inns
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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Blu Trea was the first B&B I stayed at in South Africa. I didn't know what to expect. It is located in Melville, an "upmarket" suburb of Johannesburg. Upon arrival at Blu Trea, I entered into an automatic garage door that opened into the private courtyard space of the property. There was a nice water-feature in the middle that made... More

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East London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Blu Trea was recommended to me by a friend. Situated in a lovely, trendy area - close to shopping centres and FNB stadium. Very friendly and accommodating owner and staff. The most comfortable bed I have experienced away from home! Excellent breakfast!! Highly recommend. I am so glad I have discovered this gem - I look forward to my next... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

They have got a good bed and breakfast it was amazing and i enjoyed every last bit of my stay. Comfortable beds, the location and the service is just remarkable. Not forgetting the internet service they have which is pretty good. Staff is friendly and most helpful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Conveniently located, situated in a quiet environment.The staff is exceptionally warm and flexible to your needs.I did not miss being home at all.Keep up the good work.Have definetly found my Joburg pad.

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Frederiksberg, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

My visit to Blu Trea started when i sent an email asking for availability, and the response was nice and friendly. Gave a good impression. Arriving we were greeted welcome, and shown our room. A very nice room, very quiet, large and nice interior. The garden is nice and well kept. The bed is nice and firm. The staff friendly... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

As a group of friends we decided to escape Pretoria for a sanity break in JoBurg and chose Blu Trea. It provided a lovely a lovely atmosphere, the rooms were spacious decorated with taste and current. The outdoor area allowed us to sit around and relax and enjoy. Accommodation was close to trendy Melville as well as markets and JoBurg... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

As a solo female traveler to Joburg, I wanted to be sure I found a good and safe place to stay. Blu Trea is a beautiful property in the quite and safe neighborhood of Melville. The rooms are as described and very comfortable. Natashja is a delight and felt like a friend from the minute I met her at the... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

100% recommended!!! Thank you Natasha for once more hosting me at your facility. As always your hospitality, friendship and tasty cuisine added to the comfort of your modern bedrooms. The security of your home is peace of mind in this Topsy-Turvey world we live in. The dip pool and sun deck is always relaxing after a days hard work. Love... More

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PE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Wonderful experience,very cosy. Host super friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was just perfect! Would definetly recommend Blu trea!!Central to all places, Very safe and secure. Just a short walk away from wonderful restuarants and pubs . The place to stay

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Eugene, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We had thought that JoBurg was just a gateway to the rest of South Africa and were not planning to spend more than a night there before proceeding onto what we thought was the real focus of our South African trip. Family circumstances meant that it took a couple of days to get us all in one place . Blu... More

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Additional Information about Blu Trea

Address: 10 8th Avenue, Melville 2092, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Melville
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 16 B&Bs / Inns in Melville
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Choose your “chill spot” from a small garden table for two, to a sunny spot on the deck overlooking the pool or enjoy al fresco breakfasts when weather permits. This owner-operated establishment offers three stylish bedrooms, each with their own private entrance and en-suite bathroom facility. ... more   less 

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