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Fishbird Art Deco Villa is a recently renovated guest house in Johannesburg where guests can make the most of its pool with a view and garden. Housed in a building dating back to 1923, this guest house is 2.2 miles from Observatory Golf Club and 2.8 miles from Johannesburg Stadium. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the guest house, all units come with a desk. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while selected rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Gold Reef City & Casino is 7.7 miles from the guest house, while Apartheid Museum is 7.8 miles away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International, 12 miles from Fishbird Art Deco Villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Johannesburg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Krystyna
    Poland Poland
    A real gem, probably one of my favorite hotels I stayed at in years. Incredible staff and owners, and the space is just breathtaking.
  • Tomas
    Argentina Argentina
    The tranquility of the place, spacious and very comfortable rooms. The staff treated us very well. Very good breakfast.
  • Jj
    Ireland Ireland
    We had an amazing experience at the Fishbird Art Decor villa. Home away from home, and a zen space to rejuvenate and relax. Perfect location. Great host.

Managed by Hélène and Xavier, the owners, and Percy, the guest house manager.

Company review score: 10Based on 29 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

With a background of travels around the world, we (Hélène and Xavier) have now settled in Johannesburg and fallen in love with this wonderful country and the hidden gems of this vibrant city. We have discovered this “old lady” villa in 2022 and carefully renovated it. Our wish is to welcome you in this comfortable nest for your leisure or work travels and give you advice and contacts to discover the various faces of Johannesburg and of South Africa. Lovers of art, music, travels, food and wines, we will be happy to share our good addresses for art galleries, restaurants and bars, music venues and recommend trusted guides to discover the city.

Property info

With a 15 meters pool and a spectacular view, our art deco crafted villa has 4 bedrooms with all the modern comfort (double-glazed windows, floor heated bathrooms...) and en-suite bathrooms. This is an heritage villa (pressed ceiling, Oregon pine floor, art deco fittings…) carefully decorated by its French owners. The villa is eco-friendly (solar energy system and borehole water with a high standard filtration system) and offers a safe environment (alarm, CCTV, 24 hours security service). Guests can start their day with a home-cooked breakfasts served by our chef-manager on the terrace weather permitting or indoors in the veranda or in our art deco kitchen.

Neighborhood info

Our art deco crafted gem is located in the historical and leafy suburb of Kensington less than 20 mn from OR Tambo international airport, 10 mn from the main city center/CBD attractions and 20/25 mn from Rosebank and Sandton.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Fishbird Art Deco Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Fishbird Art Deco Villa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Fishbird Art Deco Villa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Fishbird Art Deco Villa

    • Room options at Fishbird Art Deco Villa include:

      • Double
      • Villa

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Fishbird Art Deco Villa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Fishbird Art Deco Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Fishbird Art Deco Villa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool

    • Fishbird Art Deco Villa is 3.1 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.