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The Great Gatsby

28 reviews
Guest House

Review Summary

5 out of 5from 28 reviews for The Great Gatsby
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
5.0/5
Louise O - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise O
With partner

ń baie besonderse oornag plek!

Dit was vir ons heerlik om by The Great Gatsby oor te slaap. Pragtige plek met ń ou wêreldse atmosfeer en sjarme. Ons gasvrou doen baie moeite om jou tuis te laat voel. Hulle ontbyt is heerlik en is definitief aan te beveel. Ons sal definitief weer daar oorslaap.

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A very special overnight place!

It was lovely for us to sleep over at The Great Gatsby. Beautiful place with an old world atmosphere and charm. Our hostess makes a lot of effort to make you feel at home. Their breakfast is delicious and is definitely recommended. We will definitely stay there again.

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Craig C - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Craig C
On business

I'm used to the comforts in life and I return which says it all.

Beautifully appointed grand establishment for discerning travellers who enjoy comfort and style - friendly, accommodating and helpful host.

Roxane L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roxane L
With partner

Ongelooflik mooi.

Gina was baie vriendelik en akkommodeerend en het net ons so tuis moontlik laat voel. Verskriklike mooi plek!

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Incredibly beautiful.

Gina was very friendly and accommodating and just made us feel as at home as possible. Terribly beautiful place!

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Debbie V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie V
With partner

Droom verblyf.

Fantastiese plek. Word teruggevoer na 1900. Diens is uitstekend. Kan nie beter vra nie. Sien julle beslis weer.

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Dream stay.

Fantastic place. Dating back to 1900. Service is excellent. Can't ask for better. Definitely see you again.

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Rhyan J - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rhyan J
With partner

Great.

Was great, even upgraded our room at no extra cost.

Margot F - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Margot F

Wonderful stay all round!

Wonderful - a beautiful old Houghton mansion restored with flair. One is transported into a world of glamour and quirky fun - we had a wonderful time! The hostess is a consummate hostess with an amazingly warm personality and a dedicated staff.

Joanne C - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joanne C
Large group

Literally can't wait to go back to this beautiful place.

Interesting and exciting place to stay! Definitely recommend for any special occasions or events. I would definitely choose to stay here above anywhere else in Joburg. The host was a highly intelligent and attentive person towards all her guests' needs and even took the time to go the extra mile by giving a tour of the gorgeous early 20th century mega mansion.

Sunel B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sunel B
On business

Very pleasant experience, I will definitely stay here again.

The rooms are comfortable and beautifully decorated. The owner is lovely, very friendly and helpful. Very good experience and value for money. I would definitely stay here again.

Lene G - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lene G
With partner

Safe, unique, and worth every penny.

This was a very unique and special experience. The host was lovely and extremely welcoming. Very safe and good location.

Ashan F - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ashan F
Individual traveller

Rustig awaome.

Baie lekker en rustig met 'n rustige area wat waarde vir geld is.

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Take it easy awaome.

Very nice and peaceful with a quiet area that is value for money.

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Christo D - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo D
Individual traveller

Baie vriendelike eienaar en personeel. Beslis iets anders as die gewone.

Baie lekker gebly. Iets anders as die normale gastehuise. Beslis 'n ondervinding op sy eie. Gatsby is ook geskik vir families wat saam reis. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Very friendly owner and staff. Definitely something out of the ordinary.

Very nice stay. Something different from the normal guesthouses. Definitely an experience on its own. Gatsby is also suitable for families traveling together. Will definitely go again.

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Mitch W - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mitch W
With partner

Totaal die moeite werd om draai te maak vir 'n avontuur in ouwêreldse sjarme.

Nie eens kragonderbrekings kon die vriendelike werkers keer om uit hul pad te gaan om ons ondervinding spesiaal te maak nie. Die ligging van hierdie spesiale plek is besonders en die huis asemrowend. Bella is die ougatse brakkie wat sommer dadelik in ons harte ingekruip het. Bonus was twee verskillende kamer-ondervindinge in een naweek, met die skuif wat ons gasvrou gemaak het om my vroulief te akkommodeer a.g.v. haar rugprosedure. Dubbel die avontuur. Sal weer 'n draai maak, veral met die nuwe aanbou projek. Ps. En hulle mág maar kos maak.

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Totally worth a stop for an adventure in old world charm.

Not even power outages could stop the friendly workers from going out of their way to make our experience special. The location of this special place is exceptional and the house breathtaking. Bella is the old-fashioned brat who crawled right into our hearts. Bonus was two different room experiences in one weekend, with the move our hostess made to accommodate my wife due to her back procedure. Double the adventure. Will visit again, especially with the new addition project. PS And they can make food.

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The Great Gatsby 's response

Geagte Mitch,

Baie dankie vir u asemrowende terugvoer.
Ons sien uit om u en mevrou binnekort weer te sien, om saam ons te kom rus.

The Great Gatsby
Hannelie S - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie S
Individual traveller

Baie mooi ingerigte kamers en veilige omgewing.

Ja, baie lekker oornag, die gasheer gaan uit haar pad om jou tuis te laat voel.

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Very nicely decorated rooms and safe environment.

Yes, very nice overnight, the host goes out of her way to make you feel at home.

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The Great Gatsby 's response

Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoer.
Ons sien uit om jou gou weer by ons te hê.

The Great Gatsby
Karin P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin P
With friends

Pragtige plek. Heerlike verblyf.

Besonderse plek. Baie oulike gasvrou met heerlike ontbyt.

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Beautiful place. Great stay.

Special place. Very nice hostess with delicious breakfast.

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Riana D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana D
With partner

Great old historical house! Beautiful decor and furniture! Charming hostess!

Was a very nice experience. Delicious breakfast! Will visit again!

Wendy M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy M
Individual traveller

Gina is an amazing hostess and the staff are super!

Lovely location and has beautiful accommodations. Breakfast is a must! Will definitely return if I am in that area.

Wilna M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilna M

Stil en rustig.

Gina is 'n uitstekende gasvrou.

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Quiet and peaceful.

Gina is an excellent hostess.

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Greg H - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Greg H
Individual traveller

Beautiful, historical house.

Filled with antique decorations.

Tertius S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tertius S
Individual traveller

Pleasant work visit.

Friendly and professional hostess. Beautiful property, neat and clean. Highly recommend.

Le Roux L - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Le Roux L
Individual traveller

Puik diens!

Gina was 'n uitmuntende gasvrou. Die ontbyt was oorspronklik en heerlik. Die kamer was baie gerieflik en mooi skoon.

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Great service!

Gina was an excellent hostess. The breakfast was original and delicious. The room was very comfortable and clean.

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Hannes G - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes G
With partner

Ongelooflik, beter as wat ek ooit kon verwag het.

We were personally met by the Gina (our hostess), even after we had to notify her of our late arrival. Rooms were beautiful and very stylish. We really felt at home and are contemplating a second visit is as soon as possible. You have to see it to believe it, book it.

Pamela V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pamela V
With partner

'n Reusebederf!

Ons verblyf by die Gatsby voel amper soos 'n heerlike droom - beslis een van die ongelooflikste plekke waar ons nog ooit gebly het. Gina se gasvryheid is voortreflik en haar ontbyt heerlik. Sy kry volpunte in elke opsig. Ons beveel die Gatsby met vrymoedigheid ten sterkste aan.

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A huge treat!

Our stay at the Gatsby almost feels like a glorious dream - definitely one of the most incredible places we've ever stayed. Gina's hospitality is excellent and her breakfast delicious. She gets full marks in every way. We heartily recommend the Gatsby.

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The Great Gatsby 's response

Baie dankie vir julle fantastiese tyd saam my. Julle is voortreflike gaste. Sien uit a julle volgende kuier.

The Great Gatsby
Darryl C - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Darryl C
With partner

Stunning.

Arrived early (had a meeting), reception was more than willing to assist, helped us take our bags to the room. Breakfast was even better! Service + customer service = winning combination.

The Great Gatsby 's response

Thank you for being exceptional guests, we look forward to hosting you again in the very near future. Safe Travels.

The Great Gatsby
Elke G - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elke G
Individual traveller

Value for money as it was a special offer.

See stars.

The Great Gatsby 's response

Thank you for being an exceptional guest, we certainly look forward to hosting you again.

The Great Gatsby
Priscilla T - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Priscilla T
With partner

Neat and comfortable. Beautiful bathrooms too.

Gina is an excellent host and absolutely goes out of her way to make you feel right at home. She makes an amazing breakfast spread so you have to stay here because you won't find a better breakfast anywhere in Johannesburg. The garden is quiet and has large trees offering a lot of shade. You can lookout over the Johannesburg skyline at night and even get your morning workout doing the terrace steps. The house is beautiful set high in upper Houghton Johannesburg and easy access to Sandton Melville etc. There's a Thai spa just down the road that is also recommended. Grant road nearby hosts many restaurants and is close by too.

Michelle P - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle P
With partner

Exceeded all expectations.

What a gem of a place! We were overwhelmed by the hospitality, decor, comfort and style of the place. Our accommodation turned a weekend getaway into a truly special experience. Highly recommended. We will be sure to make this our destination of choice when we are next in the area.

Herman V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman V
Individual traveller

Gina went the extra mile to make the stay great.

Homely, Great Gatsby charm. Gina went the extra mile for a memorable stay. Will highly recommend The Great Gatsby for peace of mind stay.

The Great Gatsby 's response

Thank you for being a wonderful guest. We enjoyed having you stay over. Please come back again soon.

The Great Gatsby
Frank B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frank B
With partner

Perfect.

Like a famous singer used to say "and now for my next number I'll return to the classics". And classic it is. Beautiful old that brings you back to the 20's 30's. Loved the break away from the ultra modern to keep it. Gina, the hostess is extremely friendly who also cooked lovely breakfast. Love to return when fully renovated.

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  • Address: 4 Munro Drive, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2198, Gauteng
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