You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace at Pablo House. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Melville, a neighborhood in Johannesburg, is home to Pablo House. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Johannesburg Stadium or Ellis Park Stadium. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
At Pablo House, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
A front-desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Pablo House offer perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pablo House on Nov 5, 2026 start from ₩150,970, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Pablo House pet-friendly?
Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a fee of ZAR 200 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Pablo House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pablo House?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Pablo House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1000 per room applies.
Where is Pablo House located?
Located in Melville, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Johannesburg, 7th Street, and Johannesburg Botanical Garden. Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and South African Broadcasting Corporation are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Pablo House Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Stayed one night to attend a party close by. Beds were comfortable, great views, tvs in every bedroom. Worked out perfectly for the reason we booked it. Breakfast was delightful, we could choose what we wanted.
This was our final night in Joburg and it was the best night. We stayed in the Villa, which was gorgeous. The restaurant was also amazing. We will definitely be back!!
We had a wonderful 1 night stay at Pablo House. We stayed in the villa, which was a very large fantastic space for our family of 5. The views are beautiful! We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Staff was wonderful.
This was an exceptional stay. The people greeted us and went above and beyond to ensure we were welcomed and had everything we need. The property was also so lovely with cool artwork and vibey decor throughout. Truly an exceptional stay. And our dinner and breakfast were both some of the most memorable meals on our trip to South Africa. This place is a gem — book it.
We really hoped to get the opportunity to visit Pablo House because we heard a lot of great things about it. And when we finally arrived we were sooooo happy! There is not so much to say; Pablo House is THE PLACE to stay when visiting Johannesburg! Thank you guys!
The hotel is very comfortable and welcoming, beautifully designed with very stylish and chic surroundings. The views are wonderful, totally unexpected from a city hotel. It's quiet and safe. Explore the whole place, it's built on a hillside with a pool at the bottom and rooms on many levels. Comfy big beds, great art and the food is lovely too. The staff are all friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to be there when artworks from a local gallery were being displayed, great idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay
Trine
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurant is genuinely lovely and clearly the highlight of the property. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience doesn’t live up to it.
The room I stayed in was spacious, but it felt damp, which affected comfort throughout the stay. More concerning is the state of the outdoor areas — they are in clear neglect and give the impression that maintenance has been deferred for quite some time.
With proper upkeep, especially outside, this place could be much better. As it stands, it feels uneven: strong food offering, but accommodation and common areas let it down.
I love this place, we have stayed in a few hotels in berg over the years but this one is our fav because its so chill, arty and loving. It feels like youre in a nature reserve at the top of the hill in the greenery. It feels like they really support local artists as the art is amazing and you can also buy in the reception. The food and bar selection is always delicious - wood fire T bones, wood fire prawns etc. We know about this place as our local friends always come here for the Pizzas as a group meet. We prefer the bigger rooms like the loft as its like a home with a kitchen and the ceilings are super high. I would stay here over the Four Seasons for a more local art scene view of Jberg.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Pieter Johannes
Sep 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and a warm welcome with a great cocktail makes you want to come back.
Our bed was super comfortable and with a great view including a weaver bird tending to his nest. It's certainly a unique space to experience something authenticly and lesser known about the Joburg Northern suburbs.
It's unfortunate about the typical low water pressure and shower design, which is also way too small. It splashes all over the floor next to your only toilet. A geyser decided to trip just as we were ready to take a shower after a long tiring day and weren't in the mood to wait an hour for hot water. Inconveniently placed light switches, a crucial spotlight flickering and power sockets dating from 1940's without a place to sit down and blow your hair in front of a mirror may all be acceptable by South African standards, but to my Japanese partner unimaginable how that could pass.
Amazing stay. Friendly owner and staff and delicious food. The views are lovely. Especially loved the cosy fire and sun rooms as well as the love seat outside our room. Everything was stunning. Winter retreat. Will definitely recommend and will be returning.
Great stay at a boutique hotel for sure. Owners are thoughtful, attentive, and the VIEWS are amazing. Pablo House has a restaurant that serves a wide variety if delicious meals and tasty drinks. You can definitely tell how much care is here. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
JOSEMARY
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Casa muito grande, acomodando facilmente uma família. A casa possui um bar com frigobar e alguns utensílios para apoio. A casa não oferece cozinha, mas o hotel tem um restaurante muito bom, com preços excelentes. O café da manhã é excelente! Eles oferecem um valor por pessoa, passando disse você paga a diferente. Para ser sincero, nos dias que ficamos lá, comemos muito e não foi preciso pagar nada, nunca atingimos o valor diário. Pelo que percebemos, a área é um pouco distante e perigosa. Como só andávamos de Uber, isso não foi um problema. O segurança do hotel muito atencioso e gentil, ficava sempre perto da gente. A casa contava com uma piscina, mas estava muito suja.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Luiz
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Quarto fora da propriedade, precisa passar pela chuva quando chove. O chuveiro não esquenta, tivemos que tomar banho em outro quarto, inclusive sair na chuva de manhã pra fazer isso. Café da manhã limitado. Funcionários do restaurante sem vontade de atender.