I greatly enjoyed my stay at the Sleepy Gecko. The room I stayed in was great. It was well kept and clean. The staff were all helpful, friendly and knew a lot about the Melville area. The guest house was right around the corner of 7th Street, which has a lot of shops and resturants to try out. The breakfast... More

Really enjoyed my second stay at the Sleepy Gecko. I've been once in March and now in May and have had a great experience both times. The breakfast in the morning was prepared fresh and there were a variety of options. The staff are friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the area, and have lots of connections in the community... More

This guesthouse is nothing special. I have stayed in both the standard and luxury rooms and there is a significant difference in quality. The standard rooms are very basic, while the luxury rooms feel more like a hotel. Regardless, all rooms are clean. The breakfast is average, both hot and cold options, most of the enjoyment from breakfast comes from... More

I have stayed there several times and have slowly watched it deteriorate to the point that I will not be staying there again. During my 4 day stay there was never anyone around. I thus did not once get served breakfast (despite a full English breakfast being included in the price) and had to scrounge around for cereal and milk.... More

It's not only about the folks that run this place, but the lovely rooms, the adorable pets (Boris, the dog and the kitties), and the character of Melville all make this place memorable! I stayed here for the duration of my 2.5 week holiday in Johannesburg and felt nothing but welcomed. Much thanks to Nigel, Geg, Christo and the dynamic,... More

Excellent guesthouse in the coolest neighbourhood of Johannesburg, Melville. The owners and their staff are really nice people, interested and helpful. Rooms are nice and spacious and clean, breakfast is great! But most important: it feels safe to go out on your own, restaurants and bars around the corner. I am sure I will be back here!

So, stayed here during a work trip to South Africa, on the recommendation of a colleague. It's actually a cool place! Staff friendly, great breakfast, rapid (and free) wi-fi, and perhaps the most fascinating collection of garden ornaments I've ever seen (and I live in the UK....). Rooms are large and clean. It's the ambience that's most attractive about this... More

The Sleepy Gecko, cool name,right?, has got to be one of the friendliest, prettiest, most comfortable and coolest guest houses in Johannesburg, perhaps even in the whole of South Africa. I stayed there recently for a week, the second time in 3 years. As before lovely comfortable room, ensuite with terrific big claw-footed bath & shower, big comfy bed. The... More

Second stay at this centrally located establishment. ...Excellent environment, excellent service... more importantly, excellent vibe and energy. The best value for money in Melville. Highly recommended.