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Life on 3rd | Bed and Breakfast

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Bed and Breakfast, Life on 3rd, Melville
Grading: 3 Star accommodation
2 reviews:
90%
Located in a leafy and tranquil corner of the cosmopolitan village of Melville, which is conveniently situated in the heart of the Johannesburg Metropolitan area, South Africa. Life on 3rd is a sophisticated getaway from the bustle of the city, yet within walking distance to Melville’s trendy street life.
Contact Details
Tel No 011 482 5195
Fax No 086 627 7057
Address 28A 3rd Street
(cnr 8th Avenue)
Melville/Johannesburg
2109
Prices are based on your 'Search' selection
1 adult for 1 night check-in 09 February 2012:
- deck suite x 4, sleeps 2 R 714
- europa compact suite x 2, sleeps 2 R 545
- standard room x 2, sleeps 2 R 605
- twin suite, sleeps 3 R 787
- urbane suite x 5, sleeps 2 R 665
Establishment Details - Life on 3rd
Life on 3rd guesthouse in Melville boasts 14 rooms and can accommodate almost any need, whether it be single travelers, couples, families or groups alike. The wooden decked courtyard with casual outdoor seating offer guests the opportunity to soak up the African sun whilst enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. After a long day of business or sight seeing put your feet up and relax in the lounge, separate to the main house, it is also the ideal venue for informal meetings, workshops and functions.

Life on 3rd is in close proximity to the famous 7th Street with restaurants, galleries, shops and a vibrant nightlife as well as Main Road, which has numerous fast food outlets, restaurants, shops, gyms and banks. Campus Square Shopping Center, SABC, Media 24, AFDA Film School, Wits and the University of Johannesburg are within a 5kms from where we are located.

Accommodation includes a Continental Breakfast, which is served daily from 7.00am – 9.00am in our communal dining room. Breakfast includes a selection of cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, breadbasket, selection of cheeses, bacon & eggs, preserves, fruit juice and coffee & tea. Dinner and refreshments are available on request (6 people or more) from our set menu. Complimentary coffee & tea is available 24hrs in the dinning room.

Directions to Life on 3rd
From OR Tambo International Airport take the R24 Johannesburg West. At the Gilloolys interchange take the N12 Germiston Road which continues and becomes the N3 Eastern Bypass. Continue with N3 south and keep left when you reach the Germiston/Durban/Johannesburg at the Geldenhuis Interchange. Take the M2 Johannesburg West (Rooderpoort). Continue for some distance as you pass the city, keep to the left and take the M1 Sandton/ Pretoria road onto the M1 North (De Villiers Graaf Motorway). Continue on the M1 and take the Empire Road turnoff, keep left to get onto Empire Road.
Unit Information - Life on 3rd
Deck suite,  1 bedroom, sleeps 2
Overview Private room with an ensuite bathroom with a shower. A glass sliding door from the bedroom opens onto the wooden decked courtyard. Includes B & B. DSTV, dressing table, ceiling fan, heaters, white linen & towels, alarm clock, wireless internet, electric blankets, hairdryers, high quality mattresses & pillows
Bed configuration Queen bed
Number of units4
Europa compact suite,  1 bedroom, sleeps 2
Overview In house bedroom upstairs with an open plan bathroom with a shower. Includes B & B. DSTV (10 channels), Dressing table(except3), ceiling fan, heaters, white linen & towels, alarm clock, wireless internet, electric blankets, hairdryers, high quality pillows & mattresses
Bed configuration Double bed
Number of units2
Standard room,  1 bedroom, sleeps 2
Overview In house bedroom with an off-suite bathroom with a choice of a bath or shower. Includes B & B. DSTV (10 channels), dressing table, ceiling fan, heaters, white linen & towels, alarm clock, wireless internet, electric blankets, hairdryers, high quality mattresses & pillows
Bed configuration Queen bed
Number of units2
Twin suite,  1 bedroom, sleeps 3
Overview In house bedroom upstairs, sleeper couch, mini fridge, coffee & tea and ensuite bathroom with a bath. Includes B & B. DSTV, dressing table, ceiling fan, heaters, white linen & towels, alarm clock, wireless internet, electric blankets, hairdryers, high quality mattresses & pillows
Bed configuration 2 Single beds + sleeper couch
Urbane suite,  1 bedroom, sleeps 2
Overview Rooms with ensuite bathrooms with a shower. Situated in a separate house with private entrance. Includes B & B. DSTV, dressing table(except13), ceiling fan, heaters, white linen & towels, alarm clock, wireless internet, electric blankets, hairdryers, high quality mattresses & pillows.
Bed configuration Room 11, 13, 14 & 15: Queen beds Room 12: Queen bed + single bed
Number of units5
Guest Reviews - Life on 3rd
Sinegugu Gwala, 14 Feb 2011 for 8 nights   Verfied guest review Verified
100%
We felt right at home. Damien and his staff ensured we were comfortable at all times. We had a fantastic stay and definitely will be back!
Jens Torchalla, 22 Jun 2010 for 2 nights   Verfied guest review Verified
80%
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Check in / Check out times
Check in After 14:00
Check out Before 10:00
General facilities
Bar fridge Bar fridge
Bathroom (en-suite) Bathroom (en-suite)
Double beds (Queen / King) Double beds (Queen / King)
DSTV DSTV
DVD player VCR DVD player VCR
Fridge / Freezer Fridge / Freezer
Hairdryer Hairdryer
Oven / hob / extracter fan Oven / hob / extracter fan
Safe deposit box / electronic safe Safe deposit box / electronic safe
Secure / parking area Secure / parking area
Television Television
Washing machine Washing machine
Detailed facilities
Activities/facilities nearby
  • Bar/Entertainment
  • Bicycle rental
  • Botanical gardens
  • Dry cleaner
  • Golf course
  • Gym / fitness centre
  • Hiking and nature trails
  • Historical sites
  • Internet café
  • Laundromat
  • Nature reserve
  • Post office
  • Restaurants/Sidewalk cafe
  • Shopping centre
  • Swimming pool
  • Theatre / Orchestra / Ballet
  • Zoo
Business services
  • Computer / Laptop
  • Conference facilities
  • Fax machine
  • Internet access
  • Over head projector
  • Photo copying machine
  • Printer
  • Scanner
  • Television with VCR available
Concierge / Staff speak
  • Afrikaans
  • English
General facilities
  • Bathroom (shared) (Only Standard rooms have shared bathrooms)
  • Carport (Parking space provided on first come first serve basis)
  • Complimentary coffee / tea offerings
  • Cutlery / Crockery
  • Fan
  • Gas fire place
  • Heater
  • Kettle
  • Lounge
  • Microwave
  • MNet
  • Radio/Tape/CD
  • Smoking allowed (Smoking allowed on wooden deck (courtyard). No smoking in rooms, fine R1200)
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer (Laundry service provided at additional cost)
  • Vacuum cleaner
Geographic location
  • Easy access to motorway
  • Near/by city centre
  • Near/by river or dam (Close to Emmerentia dam/botanical gardens)
Value added services offered
  • Daily newspaper deliveries
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry services
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