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R 4,200,000
South AfricaGauteng›Johannesburg›Melville›2497102
Exterior view of a modern guest house unit featuring a dark grey facade, timber entrance door, and paved driveway area.
Exterior view of a guest house featuring a dark tiled roof, grey painted walls, and security-focused window and door installations.
A compact kitchen area featuring a stainless steel sink, tiled walls, and a freestanding electric stove.
Exterior view of a modern guest house unit featuring a dark grey facade, timber entrance door, and paved driveway area.
Exterior view of a guest house featuring a dark tiled roof, grey painted walls, and security-focused window and door installations.
A compact kitchen area featuring a stainless steel sink, tiled walls, and a freestanding electric stove.
A simple bedroom featuring tiled flooring, a wooden headboard, and a recessed window with curtain rod.
A functional bathroom featuring a walk-in shower area, pedestal basin, and toilet with neutral wall tiling and a small window for natural light.
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Guest House for sale

Melville, Johannesburg
18 Beds
10 Baths
12 Open Parking
1500m² Land

The Perfect Guest Lodge & Future Development Opportunity

Create a vibrant hospitality hub steps from UJ and Melville's lively cafés and nightlife; 1,500m² site with half untouched for expansion — existing 16-room guest lodge income-ready.

This exceptional 16-bedroom guest lodge in the heart of Melville presents a rare investment opportunity with massive development potential. Situated on a generous 1,500m2 stand, approximately half of the property remains undeveloped, offering ample space to expand, build additional accommodation, student housing, cottages, conference facilities, or create a modern mixed-use hospitality development.

Ideally located close to the University of Johannesburg (UJ APK Campus), the property enjoys strong demand from students, visiting lecturers, business travelers, and tourists seeking accommodation in one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant and sought-after suburbs.

The existing lodge features 16 well-sized guest rooms with excellent income-generating potential, while the large open section of the stand provides flexibility for future growth and increased returns on investment.

Property Features:

  • 16-bedroom guest lodge
  • Large 1,500m2 stand
  • Approximately 50% undeveloped land
  • Prime development opportunity
  • Excellent location near UJ APK Campus
  • Strong rental and hospitality demand area
  • Ideal for expansion or student accommodation
  • Located in trendy and popular Melville

This is a fantastic opportunity for investors, developers, or hospitality entrepreneurs looking to secure a high-potential property in a strategic location.

Additional features

Open Parking
Garden

Ownership costs

Home Loan Repayment
R 38,376
Rates & Taxes
R 1,900
TotalR 40,276
Could you qualify for a lower home loan rate?

Property history

Listed for sale at R5,500,000

19 May 2026

Price reduced by 6.4% to R5,150,000

08 Aug 2026

Price reduced by 13.6% to R4,450,000

14 Sept 2026

Price reduced by 4.5% to R4,250,000

27 Sept 2026

Price reduced by 1.2% to R4,200,000

05 Oct 2026
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Area overview

Melville offers a vibrant, bohemian commercial environment popular with creative agencies, boutique retail, and hospitality ventures due to its high foot traffic and proximity to major universities.

Business Infrastructure

  • •
    27Boxes(0.5 km) · Retail/Co-working Hub
  • •
    Milpark Business District(2.0 km) · Corporate Hub

Transport & Logistics

  • •
    M1 Highway(4.5 km) · Major Highway Access
  • •
    Park Station Gautrain(6.0 km) · Rail Transit Hub

Workforce Amenities

  • •
    7th Street Melville(0.1 km) · Dining/Cafes
  • •
    Campus Square Shopping Centre(1.5 km) · Retail/Services for Staff

Financial Services

  • •
    Standard Bank Melville(0.8 km) · Bank/Financial Services
  • •
    PostNet Campus Square(1.5 km) · Courier/Business Services

Security & Emergency

  • •
    Auckland Park Police Station(2.5 km) · Police/Security
  • •
    Netcare Milpark Hospital(2.2 km) · Emergency Services/Medical

Zoning & Development

  • •
    Auckland Park Commercial Node(1.8 km) · Growth Node/Development Zone
  • •
    Johannesburg CBD(5.5 km) · Commercial District
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* Distances and amenities are approximate.