Life on 3rd

3 stars
28A 3rd Street, 2190 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
8.5
Very good
based on 518 reviews
518 reviews
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Fri 7/11
1 room, 2 guests
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Double room
£44
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Overview

Offering a peaceful setting and great service, right in the heart of the popular bohemian Melville, Life on 3rd provides accommodation that includes continental breakfast. There are different room types that are individually decorated and contain high quality bedding, satellite TV, fans and WiFi internet access. Some rooms feature private entrances, electric blankets and desks. A warm, 3-course breakfast is served every morning in the contemporary dining room. Guests can sunbathe and enjoy the welcome retreat of the wooden deck, away from the busy city. The friendly staff gladly assists guests with arrangements to explore Melville’s popular street life, plan day tours, make restaurant reservations, or transfers from and to the airport. Life on 3rd is close to the Johannesburg city business district and Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. It is also within driving distance of various shopping malls and The Apartheid Museum.

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Double room
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Amenities at Life on 3rd

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Golf

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Sofa bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Outdoor

  • Garden

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Kid-friendly buffet

Reviews of Life on 3rd

8.5
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518 verified ratings
Wonderful
251
Very good
110
Good
71
Okay
23
Fair
30
Mediocre
16
Poor
17

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Location

28A 3rd Street, 2190 Johannesburg, Gauteng

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg0.7 mi
  • Johannesburg Planetarium1.9 mi
  • University of Witwatersrand2.1 mi
  • Johannesburg Zoo2.3 mi
  • Workers' Museum2.8 mi
  • Hillbrow Telkom Tower3.1 mi
  • Cresta Shopping Centre3.4 mi
  • Carlton Centre3.6 mi
  • Ponte City Apartments3.6 mi
  • Houghton3.7 mi
  • Ellis Park Stadion4 mi
  • Gold Reef City4.4 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Life on 3rd

  • How long should you stay at Life on 3rd? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Life on 3rd

  • Where is Life on 3rd located?

    Life on 3rd is located at 28A 3rd Street in Melville, 3.2 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. University of Johannesburg is the closest landmark to Life on 3rd.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Life on 3rd?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Life on 3rd.

  • Does Life on 3rd offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Life on 3rd offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Life on 3rd from the airport?

    Life on 3rd is 14.8 miles from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Life on 3rd is 16.9 miles from Johannesburg Lanseria.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Life on 3rd hotel deals?

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.8
3.2 mi
Johannesburg OR Tambo
14.8 mi

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