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About the Hotel

Ellaline Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2091

Home Away From Home offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. This guest house features twin and double rooms with private pools and kitchen facilities, ideal for both short and extended stays. It is a pet-friendly establishment.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Home Away From Home include twin and double rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and private entrances. Each room features well-fitted kitchens with a stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave, enabling guests to prepare their own meals. Selected units offer views of the garden or a pool.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include onsite facilities where meals can be prepared in the well-equipped kitchens. Nearby, guests can access various restaurants and shopping at the Columbine Square Shopping Centre, just 1.5 miles away.

Leisure & Attractions

Home Away From Home provides leisure opportunities with its outdoor swimming pool. Guests can explore nearby attractions such as Gold Reef City, 2 miles away, or embark on hikes at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, located 1 miles from the property.

Transportation & Access

The guest house offers convenient access to public transport via Basothong, Mavumbi, Nasrec, and Rea Vaya bus stations, all within walking distance. Major roads are accessible, making travel to key destinations effortless. Home Away From Home is approximately 40 minutes by car from Gau Sandton.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Garden view

Shower

Private pool

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Price and Room Availability

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Getting around

Comprehensive guide to transport options for seamless travel

City Centre

Johannesburg 2.3 mi

Airports

Rand (QRA) 11.3 mi

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 21.7 mi

Train

Fordsburg 4.9 mi

Ellis Park Railway Station 5.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable and Spacious

“I stayed in a Double or Twin Room and was pleased with the spacious layout. The separation of bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms really promoted privacy, which was perfect for our group. Each room was comfortable and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.” view full review

Immaculately Clean

“The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained, which added to the overall quality of our stay. Fresh linen made the whole experience feel luxurious. It’s great to have a tidy, private space to refresh after a day of activities.” view full review

Cozy and Relaxing

“The bedrooms were inviting with comfortable mattresses that ensured a great night's sleep. I loved that the linens smelled lovely, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. It felt like a true home away from home.” view full review

Refreshing Pool Experience

“Although the pool was not available upon arrival, I appreciated that it was finally cleaned before our departure. It provided a refreshing way to unwind and enjoy some leisure time during our stay, making it a notable feature of the facilities.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Children

Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness centre
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Ellaline Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2091

Map view

Ellaline Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2091

City landmarks

Nature reserve

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

1.0 mi

Casino

Gold Reef City

2.3 mi

Mall

Winchester Green Shopping Centre

3100 ft

Museum

Apartheid Museum

2.3 mi

The 150 years Commemoration of the Great Trek 1838-1988

4200 ft

Church

Mondeor Comminity Church

4400 ft

Mondeor

1.1 mi

331 Frandaph Dr

Klipriviersberg hike

4700 ft

Vierfontein Dame

5000 ft

EKkaleo

5200 ft

Mosque

Masjid Quba Ridgeway

1.0 mi

Casino

Gold Reef City Casino

2.2 mi

Mall

Columbine Square Shopping Centre

1.2 mi

46 Impala Rd

Klipriviersberg Municipal Nature Reserve

1.7 mi

Sterkinekor

1.8 mi

South Gate

1.8 mi

Mall

Southgate Shopping Centre

2.0 mi

Impala Road Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails

2.1 mi

Theatre

Lyric Theatre

2.1 mi

smoking casino

2.2 mi

Main casino floor

2.2 mi

Ormonde 99-Ir

Tower of Terror

2.2 mi

Theatre

Globe theatre

2.2 mi

Gold Pour

2.3 mi

Gold Panning

2.3 mi

the Apostolic Church

2.3 mi

Town Square Stage

2.3 mi

Crush Museum

2.3 mi

Garden Chapel

2.3 mi

Theme Park

Gold Reef City Theme Park

2.3 mi

Reviews and Ratings

Reviews from guests about their experience.

66%

loved their spa retreat and can’t wait to return.

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

5.8

Location

7.6

Service

5.2

Dining

5.8

Marcus

United States, March 2025

6.4/10

My stay at Home Away From Home had its highs and lows. The neighborhood felt safe and the bedrooms were nicely distanced for added privacy. However, I faced some issues with the pool cleanliness and the TV options were not great.

Rooms

8.0

The bedrooms had en-suite bathrooms, promoting privacy, and were well-maintained with fresh linen.

Service

6.5

The staff were friendly, which made my stay more pleasant despite the issues I encountered.

Location

8.0

Located in a safe neighborhood, I felt comfortable during my stay.

Dining

6.0

I didn't dine much during my stay, but the options nearby seemed adequate.

Facilities

5.0

Although there were some features like a pool, it was disappointing that it was not clean upon my arrival.

Charles

United States, February 2025

6.4/10

I had a mixed experience during my stay. The rooms were very clean and the linens fresh, which I appreciated. However, the pool was dirty upon arrival and wasn't cleaned until my departure, which was really disappointing given the heatwave. Overall, my stay was decent, but a few key issues impacted my enjoyment.

Rooms

5.0

The double room was clean, with fresh linens and comfortable mattresses, but it did lack some basic amenities like a working TV remote and a wine bottle opener.

Service

5.0

The staff were friendly, but the limited service left something to be desired, especially since the apartments weren't serviced during my stay.

Location

8.0

The neighborhood felt safe and secure, which was nice. I appreciated the distance between the bedrooms, giving me privacy during my stay.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

While the facilities included a pool, it was unfortunately dirty when I arrived and wasn't cleaned until I was leaving. This was a letdown since it was a feature I was looking forward to using.

Susan

United States, January 2025

7.2/10

I had a mixed experience during my stay at Home Away From Home. While I loved the cleanliness of the place and the comfortable mattresses, I was disappointed by some aspects like the dirty pool and lack of basic amenities. Overall, it was decent but didn’t fully meet my expectations.

Rooms

5.0

The Double Room I stayed in was very clean, with fresh-smelling linen and comfortable mattresses. However, there were some inconveniences, like the remote not working and a lack of wine bottle openers.

Service

5.0

The staff were friendly and accommodating, but I encountered issues with the lack of toilet paper and the apartments not being serviced during my stay. This definitely impacted my experience.

Location

6.0

The location felt safe, and I appreciated the setup of having separate bathrooms in the bedrooms, which promoted privacy. However, I found it uncomfortable that a family lived on-site.

Dining

5.0

I didn’t have much to say about dining as it didn’t seem to be offered in this setting. Perhaps packed lunches could have been a nice addition.

Facilities

5.0

The facility had a pool and good quality cutlery and crockery, but unfortunately, the pool was dirty on arrival and only cleaned the day before I left, which was quite disappointing during the heatwave.

Doug

United States, January 2025

7.2/10

My stay at Home Away From Home was a mixed bag. On the upside, the staff was friendly and the place was very clean with fresh-smelling linens. However, I was disappointed by a few issues, including a dirty pool and inadequate kitchen supplies, which impacted my overall experience.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was cozy and comfortable, but it lacked some essentials like a wine bottle opener and an ironing board.

Service

5.0

While the staff was friendly and accommodating, there were some communication issues regarding the pool and the state of the amenities.

Location

8.0

The location felt safe, which was a plus for my family during our stay.

Dining

5.0

I didn't have much dining experience here, but the kitchen was adequately equipped aside from missing some key tools.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were not as advertised, particularly the pool being dirty when we arrived and the WiFi issues I experienced.

Russ

United States, October 2024

6.0/10

I recently stayed at Home Away From Home in Johannesburg, and while there were some wonderful aspects, there were also a few disappointments. The rooms were clean and comfortable, offering privacy with en-suite bathrooms, and the neighborhood felt safe. However, the pool was dirty upon arrival, which was frustrating, especially during a heatwave. Overall, I'd rate my experience a 6.5, primarily due to the cleanliness issues.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, with private bathrooms which added comfort during my stay. However, I did find that the television was quite tiny and had limited options for channels and streaming.

Service

5.0

The staff was friendly and attentive, but I was disappointed that the apartments weren't serviced during my stay. I also encountered issues with the remote control for the TV.

Location

8.0

The location felt safe, and I appreciated the quietness of the neighborhood. It was convenient for my needs, making it easy to explore Johannesburg.

Dining

7.0

While I didn't utilize any specific dining services, I enjoyed some tasty snacks available nearby, which complemented my stay.

Facilities

5.0

I liked the comfort of the beds and the cleanliness of the hotel, but the pool was dirty when I arrived and wasn't cleaned until shortly before I left, which was a letdown.

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Eunathi Cottage, Johannesburg

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Nearby Options

Leisure & Attractions

Transportation & Access

Choose your room type

Price and Room Availability

Getting around

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

Reviews and Ratings