Johannesburg, South Africa
205 Jan Smuts Ave, Rosebank,
N/A
+27 110238747
Affordable place, reception service is good and the kitchen though shared is clean. the room s bit too small which is to expected for a budget place
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Very dodgy! Reviewers on trip advisor have complained about this place being unsafe and had their things stolen. I didn't think too much of it. Don't make the same mistake - this hostel's security situation truly is a joke. On my first night there, at around 4 AM, two thieves sneaked into our dorm and took my cellphone which was next to my pillow. I woke up and started running after them. They split up but I was able to catch up with one of the thieves who was climbing a tree in the backyard and had my phone in his mouth. I snatched the phone from him but he had bit it so hard that the screen cracked, resulting in a repair cost of about USD 150 - to which the hostel simply said it was "unable to accept liability" and paid nothing whatsoever. Besides that I also got a knee injury due to bumping into things while running in the dark after the thieves, which unlike me, seemed to be very familiar with the layout of the house... I tried to locate any staff but there were none. The other guests were too scared to even leave their room. Also called the police but both staff and police only arrived several hours later. If the thieves were armed, they could have really taken their time. From some comments I heard from the staff, this is not the first time this has happened. Another guest who had stayed there for a few nights also complained about suspicious people going into the common room after midnight... To make things every better, there are several "long term residents" in the same hostel who are known to steal even the kitchen plates and cutlery. It is so bad that the hostel has to lock up everything. How can you expect your belongings to be safe in a place like this? In all these years of traveling, I have yet to hear of a hostel in which outside thieves could walk in and out the dorms so easily, with zero security on site. It is the dodgiest hostel I've had the displeasure to stay in over 7 months of traveling around Africa.
Felt very welkom and save here! Beds are good, bathrooms as well, everything was clean! Not a lot to do at night, trow in some activities. The staff was super friendly and helped me a lot. A shame I didn't get to drink a beer with them! Maybe next time..
Good machines. But the price though
Terrible experience. Nothing good here. Dirty, badly managed with zero customer service. The place is literally falling apart and is very unsafe. If you want to get treated like an animal then this is the place for you. Don't leave anything lying around and don't bother asking for anything because you won't get it. DODGY DODGY DODGY!
Hi , had a great time , a few of my mates decided to stay over for a afternoon and night , instead of driving , had a great time , the staff were friendly and helpful , i will visit again
A stunning,secure,and homely backpackers!!!We had a experience that is simply out of this world!From the moment we checked in, we where treated professionally, and with warm smiles!The Gentleman on duty,Buang,went out of his way to make us feel welcome.We could park our vehicle safely,and we where then personally escorted to our private room.We where blessed by getting a private room that overlooked a stunning,well kept garden and pool area! The room was neat and tidy and airy, with crisp clean bedding. As we have been to many other backpackers over the years, we where astounded at the quality and cleanliness of the bedding and room!!We always had enough hot water,and our room was serviced every day by the housekeeping staff (Although you have to give permission and request for the room to be cleaned) The kitchen facility's was also always clean, and we had more than enough fridge space to put our groceries, and was astounded to find that our groceries was left alone (As in other backpackers we always ended up missing something due to midnight fridge raiders). We enjoyed full on DSTV, and WIFI. The WIFI was uncapped (BONUS!!) and always enjoyed a strong signal, During our 4 days stay we where treated like royalty by all the staff, who went out off their way to accommodate us! The security is exceptionally good, as there is strict access control, and there is CCTV throughout the establishment. Me and my Fiance',can without a doubt, recommend this establishment, as we experienced that this backpackers is run by a extremely competent Management team!
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