Lucky Bean Guesthouse

Lucky Bean Guesthouse is a peaceful haven in Melville, Johannesburg. We were 4 including teens of 13 and 19. Conway was very kind and helpful already before arrival. The rooms are great (we had two), each with their own entrance and an area outside to sit. The pool was very much appreciated. The recommended tours - Streetart in Jo'burg + cycling in Soweto - were great. Murphy and Sifisu were so kind and graceful and made the nicest fresh breakfast. All in all a great stay. I can highly recommend it to everyone who appreciates a peaceful place to come back to after busy hours in the city.

Stayed at the Lucky Bean on a work but my time at the Lucky Bean seemed more like a holiday. It is a wonderfully peaceful guesthouse. All of the staff are so welcoming. Breakfast as delicious, the honesty bar a treat, the beds so comfortable with a variety of pillows, rooms have everything you need. The WiFi was excellent and made working easy. Thank you to Conway, Murphy and everyone who made my stay so enjoyable.

The Lucky Bean is a haven. The rooms are spacious and elegant and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. There is a great pool to have a dip in the morning, areas to sit outside and a communal kitchen which is open all the time for tea, coffee and wine. We were served fresh and delicious breakfasts by Murphy and her team. Great African art throughout. I would not stay anywhere else on future trips. Thanks to everyone for making it such a relaxing trip.

Lucky Bean Guesthouse is what you need to relax after a long flight or an exhausting journey. Our room was quiet, clean and had everything we needed - bath, shower, safe, fridge, kettle and tea and coffee. There are European sockets in the rooms, so charging our phones was easy. There are only a few rooms in the property, and guests share a lovely swimming-pool with sunbeds and a dining room. Breakfast included fruit, cereal, yoghurt, toast, jam with tea and coffee and a variety of egg dishes made especially for us. The owner, Conway, was really friendly and helpful, he consulted us on the shopping, wine, local cafes and other things. It was such a pleasure to talk to him and discuss everything we needed. The area of Melville is safe in comparison to downtown Johannesburg. It's green, quiet and has some very nice restaurants and cafes. Getting around by Uber is cheap and convenient. We spent 2 days on the property and enjoyed the peace and quiet of its garden. Thank you so much, Conway, for making us feel at home :))) The area of Johannesburg has electricity problems now and then, but there's a generator in the guestouse, and wifi was always available, as well as the lights.

Conway and Natalie were excellent hosts and obviously love and want to share Johannesburg with their guests. The property is beautiful and safe, in a very nice and quiet area. The breakfasts provided were excellent, and Conway or Natalie was there to answer questions, if needed. There is a large and beautiful pool.. Melville is a nice neighborhood with walkable streets and minimal traffic, and there are several nice restaurants we ate at. There is a shopping center that we walked to that had a laundry, ATM, grocery, and pharmacy. Ubers were never more than a couple of minutes away, and we used them to go to the Apartheid Museum and the Rosebank Sunday African Crafts Market.

We have been here for two nights. Great service and friendly staff. It is a cosy and beautiful location to stay. They will give you tips for the best and safest experience in Johannesburg. We will definetly recommend this guesthouse! 5 stars worth!

A 4 day stay in this wonderful guesthouse . Natasha and Conway are superb hosts providing lots of information and help. Great room with views over the city, lovely breakfast. Staff were delightful. We would certainly return again and could recommend this to travellers to Johannesburg

Not only was Lucky Bean nestled in a peaceful garden setting, but we were lucky enough to witness a 'snow setting' on our first day. It was wonderful to see. Conway and Natasha, our hosts, openly welcomed us and were so friendly, inviting and helpful. They both provided plenty of assistance in planning our days. One was a tour of J.Burg and Soweto with Cecilia. Be prepared to learn A LOT! Another day was the Hop On, Hop Off bus. Derick was also a driver who completed our transfers. Such a friendly guy. Feel at home is the art work in the kitchen / dining area and that is how the breakfast chefs Murphy, Sifiso and Juliet made us feel. We enjoyed their breakfasts and were totally spoilt. These girls are so lovely and great assets to Lucky Bean. The guest house is walking distance to Melville's cafes, restaurants and shops. We really enjoyed a harvest lunch at 'The Service Station'. On our last night, we treated ourselves to wonderful sunset views and delicious food and drinks at Marble restaurant in Rosebank. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

Staying at Lucky bean guesthouse has been an excellent experience. The place is great in all terms. Conway is the perfect host and the staff he leads is very professional. Do not hesitate to book at it when travelling to Johannesburg.