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Festina Lente Guesthouse offers accommodations in Johannesburg, 2.2 miles from Sandton City Mall and 2.3 miles from Gautrain Sandton Station. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The guest house also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower, and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. The guest house offers a continental or full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. Parkview Golf Club is 4.8 miles from Festina Lente Guesthouse, while Montecasino is 6.2 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 16 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Johannesburg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Meg
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location,attention to detail, wonderful host
  • Lerato
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything!! Elna is the best! Her ability to make people feel at ease and at home is remarkable.
  • Marina
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything!!! Beautiful guesthouse with a great Host!

Managed by Elna van Niekerk

Company review score: 10Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

It warms our hearts to welcome our guests, whether for business or pleasure in this beautiful sanctuary that feeds the soul. We value their support. We enjoy being creative whether it is to create beautiful spaces, food or gardens. Ultimately we all have hearts of service and enjoy making a difference in peoples lives.

Property info

At Festina Lente Guesthouse, which means haste slowly in Latin, we believe that anything worthwhile, can only be made over time with love and dedication. Superbly located, we are only 2 minutes away from the popular Sandton City Shopping Centre and the Sandton Gautrain Station in Johannesburg. And yet, our Guesthouse is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility. The interiors resonate an ambiance of old world charm with a touch of new world glamour with each room decorated individually in a unique creative style. Our wish at Festina Lente is that you will leave looking forward to your next visit.

Neighborhood info

Festina Lente is located in Hurlingham, a suburb which lies between Sandhurst and Parkmore, which form the lower ends of a triangle with the Sandton CBD. Boasting upmarket kudos, the leafy avenues of Hurlingham have large, spectacular properties and fine views like those from Hilltop Street over Sandton. An area of choice for Johannesburg’s elite, it is also a shopping mecca for international visitors as well as South Africa’se influential and trendy. Lying in the heart of Sandton, Hurlingham sits basking in its association with Sandton, the city’s most illustrious corporate address, but also a vibey hive of activity with shopping malls and sidewalk cafés, excellent restaurants and general joie de vivre. This is indeed the place to soak up the Jo’burg atmosphere. Nelson Mandela Square is a popular meeting place and the heart of Sandton’s shopping complexes. It’s lined with open-air eateries. Despite the high-end shopping experience it offers, there are also walking tours in Sandton that cover its history in eight languages and take in no less than 29 landmarks. In addition, there is also a bird sanctuary and various art galleries.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Festina Lente Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

Festina Lente Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Festina Lente Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Festina Lente Guesthouse

  • Festina Lente Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Festina Lente Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at Festina Lente Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Festina Lente Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Festina Lente Guesthouse include:

    • Double

  • Festina Lente Guesthouse is 6.8 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.