Stay-A-While Guest House

Centrally situated in "The Avenues" in the quiet residential suburb of Edenvale. Only 10 minutes from O.R.Tambo International Airport, Stay-a-While is an ideal base from which to explore the city and surrounds, or as a launch for your South African adventure. We have created an atmosphere that makes our guests feel completely relaxed, whether on business or leisure.

Private covered patios alongside the suites, some with private gardens. Three interlinked and landscaped properties centred around the oldest house in Edenvale. This historic house, built circa 1911 to 1916, has been lovingly restored. The steel pressed ceilings and wooden floors are a reminder of days gone by.

Stay-a-While guest house comprises of sixteen suites, set in secure gardens with off-street parking and a large swimming pool for those sunny Highveld days. Our sixteen (one single room, twelve double rooms and three family suites) well-appointed suites all have DStv, kitchens or kitchenettes, clock radios and en-suite bathrooms with showers and/or baths, with private access and off-street parking for all guests.

All suites have access to wireless internet as well as DStv. A fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and a courtesy tray with coffee, tea, sugar and creamers is available in each suite.

The gardens have prolific bird-life because of the indigenous trees and nests. Some of the regular birds (in their seasons) are starlings, black-collar barbets, Long-Billed Wood Hoepoe, Crested Barbet, Robin, African Go-away birds, Shrike, Mouse-Birds, African Hoepoe, Hadeda's and more.

The relaxing gardens along with the outside gazebo and swimming pool really come in handy during the summer months and are best enjoyed between the months of September and April. This area also has a braai facility for barbeques and bonfires.

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Reviews

"Always A Pleasure"

15 February 2018

"Stayed here twice now. Wonderful setting. Staff are great and excellent value for money.The property has some interesting history too."
"Very tranquil."

04 February 2018

"Only downfall that Stay a while was not notified that we paid in full and was a bit embarrassed when payment was requested."
"Comfortable and convenient"

19 January 2018

"The staff are very friendly and helpful. The garden has great potential if a little more effort was spent on it. Some linens need replacement."
"Friendly greeting"

22 March 2017

"We felt welcome, comfortable and safe thank you.just remind housekeeping to please ensure bedside lights are plugged in ...I don't enjoy been on all fours looking for plugs when lamps don't switch on at night. Hopefully constructive crit as minor detail in the bigger picture"
"Fantastic start to the holiday"

27 December 2014

"The beautiful gardens relaxed us on arrival. the facilities were spacious and the breakfast delicious. The host was excellent and friendly. When returning to SA, we'll return here unquestionably. Would highly recommend this B&B."
"Comfortable stay"

27 September 2012

"Comfortable stay but room had a stale cigarette smoke odour. Switch for one bedside light was inaccessible behind bed head."
"Spotless unit"

22 May 2010

"I stayed in the Cape of Good Hope unit recently, on a week long business trip to Johannesburg. It was really lovely and suited my needs perfectly. The unit was kept spotless. I'll definitely use Stay-a-While again!"
"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay."

08 January 2010

"We found the guest house easily and were pleasantly surprised by the amazing gardens. It is truly an oasis. We were very touched by the Christmas crackers left for us, it was a nice touch!! Thank you"
"Stay a while guest house"

01 October 2009

"we had a wonderful stay, all the staff were extremely helpful and efficient and went out of there way to ensure we were well looked after, even to the point on making us tea/coffee and snacks on arrival, what a lovely touch, we look forward to returning for another visit soon.thank you to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable."
"Thank you"

25 August 2009

"My husband said he enjoyed it very muchThank you"
"Excellent."

24 November 2008

"Very Comfortable and my room Kamberg, had everything that I needed especially when travelling with my 13 month old toddler.I liked the table and chairs outside your room, so you weren't confined only to your room, but could enjoy the lovely garden too. "
"Excellent."

24 November 2008

"Very Comfortable and my room Kamberg, had everything that I needed especially when travelling with my 13 month old toddler. I liked the table and chairs outside your room, so you weren't confined only to your room, but could enjoy the lovely garden too."
"A smiling face after a long flight"

11 October 2008

"It was so great to have someone who genuinely cared that I was comfortable on my first night in South Africa. Li-Ann gave me a short tour of the property and showed me the procedure for opening and closing the gates for the car park. It was easy to find the property from JNB - I would guess it's about a 15 minute drive. Because of the9 hour time difference, I woke up at 1 am and I drove back to JNB to exchange my rental car for a different model. I left early so I can't comment on the breakfast. My room had a fridge, microwave and internet. Good choice for someone looking for accommodation in Edenvale, near Johannesburg airport . "
"A smiling face after a long flight"

11 October 2008

"It was so great to have someone who genuinely cared that I was comfortable on my first night in South Africa. Li-Ann gave me a short tour of the property and showed me the procedure for opening and closing the gates for the car park. It was easy to find the property from JNB - I would guess it's about a 15 minute drive. Because of the 9 hour time difference, I woke up at 1 am and I drove back to JNB to exchange my rental car for a different model. I left early so I can't comment on the breakfast. My room had a fridge, microwave and internet. Good choice for someone looking for accommodation in Edenvale, near Johannesburg airport ."