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Reviews of Life on 3rd 3 stars

28A 3rd Street, Melville, 2190 Johannesburg, South Africa

#132 of 362 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 565 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pleasant, welcoming, clean, value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Ideally Located B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room did not have a fridge but the staff kindly allowed me to put my cool drink in their fridge.

    The bed and breakfast is in a secure part of Melville. Ideally located for the Main Road where there is a Spar shop and further on down the road is a shopping centre and a McDonald's and KFC . The room have DSTV television, and have their own showers and toilet. The water is hot. Staff are friendly and helpful. Nice space outside to sit and relax.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My second time staying here😍. Again a lovely and peaceful stay. The ladies working there are kind and go beyond to make your stay worthwhile 🤩😄😄.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed here 6 nights👌🏼 ✅Quite neighborhood ✅clean rooms ✅lovely, satisfying breakfast ✅Warm & kind hostess to take care of you. ✅24hr Generator for loadsheding ✅DSTV ✅Wall heaters, bed/mattress heater. ✅Safe (there's street patrol and small security cabin right next to the BnB) ☺️☺️No complaints at all. Simple and comfortable, straight to the point BnB.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    7.0
    The place is good and safe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about the place.

    Convenient to where I was going the next morning.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    8.0
    Good Stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hot water in shower took a long time to come through. One electric blanket appeared to work but did not heat the bed.

    Breakfast was good_ hot water for tea was not hot. I think because the lights tripped a few times.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The dining room downstairs is pretty cold

    The room for one person is very small, but everything is there. The advantage of a small room, especially in winter, is that it heats up easily. The first day there was a problem with the hot water, but that was immediately fixed by the staff. Staff is friendly & professional. The neighborhood is pretty safe. I walked around (during the day) without any problem. Good breakfast!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    Good value location as base for a short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been good to have had some more information about the safety of the area and getting about as well as the local facilities

    In easy walking distance of Melville’s facilities. The rooms were spacious and clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Value for money and the staff are very friendly and helpful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was delicious it was value for money

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    9.0
    Life on Third is first
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needed a mirror on the wall.

    Room was small but comfortable with a big double bed, bathroom, TV, and heater. Carpeted as well.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    7.0
    Home away from home
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only recommendation I have is to put a mini fridge and microwave in each room for convenienece as I had to leave my room to warm food and store food.

    The staff at Lofe on 3rd were really exceptional. They went out of their way to accommodate my business meetings by offering to serve breakfast earlier for me. Joburg had trouble with their water supply which had nothing to do with the air bnb and the staff still ensured that we were taken care of by providing alternative access to water. The room was cleaned every day and everything was to my liking. The electrical blanket was a cherry on the cake during this cold season! Thank you Lidia and Beaula for your exceprional hospitality! You made my stay feel like home!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were so friendly, i felt at Home

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine

    Friendly staff. Facility was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    I enjoyed staying there, good localization and friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no complains

    great bed and also very good shower. although small , there was a parking.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A group of American guests were loud.

    The location. Near restaurants and universities. Host was very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Bed very comfortable. Room spacious and warm.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    7.0
    I will definitely comeback
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place has a feel at home kinda vibe..it's nice and cosy with a vintage touch.the lady that helped me was polite, she understands the meaning of Ubuntu and aim to satisfy the needs of their guests.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    8.0
    Very convenient for my purpose regarding area and wonderful staff and will certainly consider return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like the slippery shower floor due to health and safety a risk and did not like that I had to plug my kettle in on the floor multiple plug adaptor .The low roof next to my bed had no warning sign sticker and knocked my head numerous times.Lamp next to bed not working and extended wire a risk .I would not want this room again and the stairs for luggage which I did receive wonderful assistance with but not favourable for me using the wooden stairs

    Did not have breakfast due to other commitments but sure did enjoy the aroma and staff were so excellent friendly and that in own would encourage one to return

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed a fridge

    Lydia

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi too weak

    it was really clean

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Europa Compact Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    really frirndly helpful staff real b&b - breakfast included

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    9.0
    Every was so,excellent, staff always helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All in the breakfast

    Breakfast was so good for me with my favorite food.I enjoyed the breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    9.0
    We did enjoy our stay at life on 3rd
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff was so friendly and helpful. Rooms were so clean, everything about the place was just superb!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only let down was loadshedding

    Mom Lydia's hospitality out of this world.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was very disappointed not to find the entrance as advertised, the white steps and beautiful flowers was the 1st thing that drew my attention before I made our booking. The bathtub had white paint peeling off and has green paint coming through, this makes it look tacky. The carpets needs to be replaced. I think the whole place can benefit with a touch up. Please note this is constructive criticism.

    I loved the peace and quiet of the area. Beds were comfortable and the bed heaters were a bonus, especially because it was a bit nippy outside.The family room was very spacious. Staff very friendly and attentive, Lydia seems to be the backbone of this B&B.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    7.0
    My stay was OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Kettle to have worked the first morning would have been awesome

    Breakfast was great

    Stayed in March 2023

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