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Located in Mulbarton, a scenic suburb of Johannesburg, this exclusive guest house impresses with its Mediterranean-style décor and luxurious rooms. Only 20 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, Villa Lugano Guest house is a lavish retreat. Spend the day relaxing next to the pool, sunbathing in the garden and working out at the gym. All rooms feature a distinct light interior with chic, elegant furnishings and colonial-style fittings. The Italian towns of Lugano and Portofino are the main influence for the style of the rooms. Villa Lugano Guest house offers various tours including Soweto Fair Tour, Rhino park and Lion park tour. Staff can organize tours to the cradle of Humankind, De Wildt Cheetah Center and the Elephant Sanctuary. Villa Lugano Guest house is close to the shopping centers, The Glen and Glenvista Shopping Mall. Glenvista Country Club is 0.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Johannesburg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nayang
    Botswana Botswana
    The furniture and decor made me feel I was in Italy
  • Eduardo
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s always good to see my friends there , All staff amazing and super welcoming
  • Jeanette
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was lovely. Beautiful and serene areas where one can relax and enjoy

Hosted by Villa Lugano Guesthouse

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
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Villa Lugano Guesthouse
Villa Lugano is a exclusive Mediterranean styled luxury 4 Star and AA Accommodation Superior graded guesthouse, ideally situated in the heart of friendly Mulbarton in South Africa’s City of Gold, Johannesburg. It is in with close proximity to the Soccer City Stadium where most of the big concerts and shows take place. As well as Golf courses, casinos, shopping centre, theme parks, great restaurants enc.
This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a conference center, and a business center. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include meeting rooms, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Located in Mulbarton, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of James Hall Museum of Transport, Gold Reef City, and Apartheid Museum. Carlton Centre and Turffontein Race Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Villa Lugano Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 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 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Villa Lugano Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Villa Lugano Guesthouse

  • Room options at Villa Lugano Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Villa Lugano Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Villa Lugano Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours

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

  • Villa Lugano Guesthouse is 6.2 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Villa Lugano Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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