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Life on 3rd is a 14 roomed establishment in the heart of Melville, a quirky and bohemian village in Johannesburg. We will provide you with comfortable accommodation, efficient and kind service as well as a delicious breakfast! We offer free wifi and are more than willing to help arrange tours, taxis and airport shuttles.
My husband and I also stayed at Life on 3rd during the Bon Jovi weekend and our experience was totally opposite of Lionsguesthouse-Els. Yes, parking was tight but everything was sorted out in good spirit by very friendly, efficient and helpful staff. The place has a very unique charm and serene atmosphere. I will highly recommend Life on 3rd and most certainly return when I'm back in Johannesburg.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Very special place - quiet, relaxed, and pleasant atmosphere and delightfully helpful and friendly staff. Melville is a nice, leafy suburb of Johannesburg with its own bars and restaurants. Really great!
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Date of stay: March 2013
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The room was cosy, peaceful and comfortable. The design of the building and courtyard was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. I got a very good price for the room, and will definitely return.
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Date of stay: March 2013
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I enjoyed my stay at Life on 3rd in Melville Johannesburg. Its location was an added advantage as it lay hidden in a serene and secure environment. Its staff were among the very best that I have ever seen in recent times, making it truly seem like a home away from home. I would highly recommend to my friends as it was truly representative of value for money.
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Date of stay: March 2013
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This fantastic abode would appeal to anyone who is search of a safe and homely accommodation when in Johannesburg. Its serene and easily accessible location stands it in good stead among its peers. The attention to detail and caring attitude exhibited by its staff lends it a comparative advantage and I would state that I enjoyed my stay at the Life on the 3rd and would readily recommend same place to any prospective visitor to Johannesburg.
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Date of stay: March 2013
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This place is adorable and makes one feel at home in a foreign, notoriously dangerous city. Firstly, we narrowed our search to Melville after we dismissed Jozi proper because of safety issues and had no interest in the more manufactured suburbs like Melrose, et al. Melville hit the sweet spot--- a hip little artistic area with a main street of shops walkable from Life on 3rd where families live and the streets are lined with mature trees. It also has 'Service Station' within a 5 minute drive which is a great weekend destination with a gallery, farmer's market and antique shops. When we arrived, we were greeted by very helpful and accommodating staff, who even personally lent us 100 Rand to get back from dinner by cab (we had just arrived in SA and had no Rand on us). We…
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Date of stay: March 2013
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I have lived in Jo'burg for two years now and am on my way to Cape Town. I heard about Life on 3rd from a friend of mine. I stayed for two nights and it was great. It's safe and beautiful. My room was always clean and the staff are friendly and warm. I think for whatever reason you are comig I jozie whether your moving, visiting or just want to see a different space Life on 3rd is the right place too be.
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Date of stay: January 2013
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If you're looking for a place to stay in Joburg, regardless of the reason, it would be hard to go wrong with any guest house in Melville. Not only is the area charming and safe, but it is a great central location for exploring all corners of the city. For the value and service, Life on 3rd is certainly one of the jewels in this neighborhood. Among the positive features: -Warm, nourishing breakfast, served at a common table that allows for meeting other guests. -Prompt service, with staff readily available to assist before and during my stay. -Reliable, friendly and flexible driving service for those who don't hire a car (it's easy to see why the house's main driver, Bigboy, is somewhat of a celebrity) -Excellent color schemes, with red tones creating a comfortable atmosphere…
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Date of stay: November 2012
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I planned to stay two nights but needed to stay five to take care of business. The staff helped me to find the services I needed even bringing a mechanic to the guesthouse to take care of a car problem. The room and place was neat clean and the breakfasts very good. The Melville location is superb in a lovely quiet neighbourhood within walking distance of great restaurants and shopping.
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Date of stay: December 2012
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It was rained and cold when we arrived that afternoon. Lydia and her teamwork were very friendly providing 7 of us with not only clean rooms but also spread out family touched in their services especially to whom just become a mother of 3 weeks baby at the time of the trip to Joburg. English breakfast served every morning during our stay and hot water for tea and coffee ready at all times. The price were excellent. The neighbourhoud is safe and quite. However we experienced a bit difficulty to find the house, after couple phone call directed our driver, we found the red door. If I may suggest the sign name of Life on 3rd guesthouse need to be clearer to the eyes :-) Still Life on 3rd guesthouse is highly recommended to stay for those first time to Joburg to experience the…
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Date of stay: September 2012
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C$46 - C$61 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaGautengGreater JohannesburgJohannesburg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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