Thornton Gap Guesthouse – A Favorite for Families in Johannesburg
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Thornton Gap Guesthouse offers four elegant designer bedrooms with comfortable beds, premium bedding, and en-suite bathrooms. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, Netflix-enabled Smart TVs, tea/coffee makers, safes, and hair dryers. Some suites feature inter-leading doors for families, garden views, and private patios. The Clarens Suite has a queen-size bed, bath, shower, and optional connection to the Dullstroom family suite.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8 AM, with options like cereals and yogurt. Weekday breakfast runs from 7 AM to 8:30 AM, extending to 9:30 AM on weekends. Guests can relax in the open-plan lounge with an aquarium, TV, and magazines. Kitchenettes in chalets include a stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, and cookware.
Location & Transport
The guesthouse is on Thornton Rd in Westdene, near Melville, Greenside, and Sophia Town. It's a 10-minute drive to the University of Witwatersrand, 7 km from Gold Reef City & Casino, and 14 km from Sandton. Airport shuttles can be arranged for OR Tambo or Lanseria airports, with pickups from the Gautrain in Sandton or Rosebank.
Facilities & Services
Amenities include a generator for power outages, laundry services (surcharge), and free parking. The garden and shared lounge are open to guests. Chalets have flat-screen TVs with streaming, washing machines, and barbecue facilities. Children aged 3-16 pay R 200 per night; older children are charged as adults.
Nearby Attractions
Lindfield Victorian House Museum and Melville Koppies Nature Reserve are 2 km away. Emmarentia Dam is 3.5 km from the property. The Observatory Golf Club is 11 km away. Public transport links provide access to Johannesburg's CBD, SABC, and the University of Johannesburg.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Dining
- Breakfast
Children
- Cots
Room features
- In-room safe
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor