My husband and I also stayed at Life on 3rd during the Bon Jovi weekend and our experience was totally opposite of Lionsguesthouse-Els. Yes, parking was tight but everything was sorted out in good spirit by very friendly, efficient and helpful staff. The place has a very unique charm and serene atmosphere. I will highly recommend Life on 3rd and... More

Normally we stay at MiPiChi motel, which is lovely but they were fully booked for the Bon Jovi Weekend. We arrived at Life on 3rd and the first thing we heard was that there was probably no parking space for us at the premises. Luckily after about an hour that was sorted. If you have 14 rooms, shouldn't you have... More

Very special place - quiet, relaxed, and pleasant atmosphere and delightfully helpful and friendly staff. Melville is a nice, leafy suburb of Johannesburg with its own bars and restaurants. Really great!

The room was cosy, peaceful and comfortable. The design of the building and courtyard was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. I got a very good price for the room, and will definitely return.

I enjoyed my stay at Life on 3rd in Melville Johannesburg. Its location was an added advantage as it lay hidden in a serene and secure environment. Its staff were among the very best that I have ever seen in recent times, making it truly seem like a home away from home. I would highly recommend to my friends as... More

This fantastic abode would appeal to anyone who is search of a safe and homely accommodation when in Johannesburg. Its serene and easily accessible location stands it in good stead among its peers. The attention to detail and caring attitude exhibited by its staff lends it a comparative advantage and I would state that I enjoyed my stay at the... More

This place is adorable and makes one feel at home in a foreign, notoriously dangerous city. Firstly, we narrowed our search to Melville after we dismissed Jozi proper because of safety issues and had no interest in the more manufactured suburbs like Melrose, et al. Melville hit the sweet spot--- a hip little artistic area with a main street of... More

I have lived in Jo'burg for two years now and am on my way to Cape Town. I heard about Life on 3rd from a friend of mine. I stayed for two nights and it was great. It's safe and beautiful. My room was always clean and the staff are friendly and warm. I think for whatever reason you are... More

If you're looking for a place to stay in Joburg, regardless of the reason, it would be hard to go wrong with any guest house in Melville. Not only is the area charming and safe, but it is a great central location for exploring all corners of the city. For the value and service, Life on 3rd is certainly one... More