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Reviews of Life on 3rd This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#132 of 364 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: August 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    10
    My wonderful Life on 3rd.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.. All was excellent

    The room was cozy and all the amenities were great. Heater was working. The electrical blanket was also working and kept me warm.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    10
    Amazing and comong back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The other guest where noisy but nothing that the property can do to control

    I didnt have breakfast but my partner did and he enjoyed it

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    5.0
    Fine for a night, good value - not a holiday stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water in the morning Layout means that other guests moving to and from room makes it impossible to sleep

    Location Price Staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    5.0
    Its just a hotel to sleep at
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room needs renovations, it is so outdated with ugly furniture and a dysfunctional shower

    Nothing stood out

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    10
    Excellent and Economic stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff can be a little more informative. The first evening when I asked for places where we order or get food, their suggestion was to order through Uber while there was a place about 3-4 blocks away from this place. I know they were concerned about my safety but it was still early (Around 5:00 PM) to be getting mugged.

    I liked the way the place was set up. Breakfast was really good. Bed was neat and comfortable. The staff were kind, respectful and helpful. I also liked the fact that it was close to tourist spots like the Museum, Zoo etc.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking facilities were poor, tandem parking results in guests being disturbed to move cars for other guests.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They gave my contact details to another patron in direct contravention of my POPI act rights, instead of contacting me first and getting permission to share my details.

    It was clean and warm on the coldest day of the year. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    2.0
    The worst experience ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Loft Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The way the room looked and how cold it was. The place looks nothing like the pictures

    The room was freezing cold, the heater did not work properly, they gave us a room where the bathroom can be seen in the bedroom. Their rooms are not up to a B&B standard. It was like I paid to stay in a shack.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2023

    10
    NICE LODGE
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Nice breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    10
    Life on the 3rd is safe and comfortable. The employees are welcoming .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room didn't have enough wardrobe space

    The place was very nice and comfortable. The place is near a lot of places ,which made my visit easier to access surrounding areas that I wanted to visit whilst staying at Life on the 3rd.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Europa Compact Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all wonderful

    They were blown away by their hostess and her warmth and help. They loved the accommodation and ambience and said everything was so clean and inviting. Parking made for a relaxed break with no security issues. Proximity to the venue was a huge bonus. Beds were super, breakfast delicious. Thank you for a super stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    5.0
    Slept comfortably.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are not as nice in real life as on photos. The room I was supposed to stay in only had one small window and it does not smell so great, musty like smell. Luckily Beula upgraded me to a room with 2 windows, then at least there was airflow in the room. I could hear the person staying next to me urinating. Walls are very thin. Too many rooms on too small a property.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Europa Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price

    Comfortability and cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    10
    I had a nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Good

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    10
    excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking space

    very exclusive

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    10
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    friendly host and very clean. the best breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2023

    1.0
    Unsatisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Europa Compact Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lousy landscape No parking Small bathroom No dining / living area

    Nothing really.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The way boss was rude the day we checked in and her attitude wasn't really nice. It didn't show a good customer service. 2. The rooms I saw don't have air conditioners, bar fridges, or microwave which I expected to find. 3. The bathroom and the shower are small, old and not very clean. 4. There are dry leaves all over the yard & passages which no one cleaned for the duration of my stay. 5. The laundry house is an old dilapidated timber shack that can fall anytime & was so unsightly. 6. Lastly, there is a two car linear garage, which requires constant consultation with the other guests each time you want to move out & vice versa if they entered the garage first, which I found so inconvenient.

    Compressive breakfast They provide Wi-Fi

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Their kind and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was very clean but they need to install air-conditioners in their rooms,other than that everything was perfect

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    5.0
    Nice staff,clean and good breakfast. But avoid window-less room 13.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With the exception of the bathroom, room 13 did not have any windows. A no go. Other rooms did appear to have windows. But I am not sure

    The staff, breakfast, cleanliness all good. I had room 13. It did not have any windows with the exception of the bathroom. No windows in the sleeping room did not work for me. When looking at other rooms it appears that I had the only windowless room. So if you can avoid room 13, I recommend the place.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally clean, value for money. I was assistes by Lydia and she was awesome. Had a wholesome breakfast included in the price.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    5.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No door separating the room and bathroom, when someone does number 2,you can hear and smell that while in bed.

    Stayed in March 2023

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