Makhaya Guest House

No matter whether you are in Johannesburg on business or as a foreign tourist seeking a unique African experience you are a valued guest and, as such, a very special individual. The house stands on a large property and set far back in its spacious gardens. Two private garages and a large courtyard provide secure parking for guests and their visitors. Islands of further gardens flank other areas. High walls provide privacy and buffer the already-minimal street noise. Tranquillity is the order of the day.

The interior is warmly inviting, with objects d'art drawn from all over Africa and especially the magnificent carvings and wooden sculpture of West African countries. In most languages of sub-Saharan Africa, Ma'Khaya means our home and more than that. The saying goes that An Englishman's home is his castle.

In traditional African societies this goes further and extends to an enormous family that may comprise simply persons of similar surname or belonging to the same area. The house may be built of wattle-and-daub/Adobe or sun-baked brick even Pharaoh's palaces, woven reeds or saplings but modern architects have noted the ergonomic sense that they make.

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Reviews

"Will NEVER go back to Mskhaya Guest House again!!!"

01 April 2018

"I called Makhaya Guesthouse at 18:00 on saturday evening to confirm that we would be arriving between 7:30 & 8:00 . The night duty reception, Sam confirmed that this was ok. On arrival Sam said there was a problem with their system and they had booked our room to someone else. Note that we had reserved the Honeymoon Suite. He tried to put us in an inferoir room to which we disagreed as this was not what we wanted. We were forced to find alternative accommodation as it was more than two hours to drive home. I demanded to speak with the owner but their phones were turned off. We are extremely disappointed that you have this shoddy establishment on your system. Their service is way below standard."
"Will NEVER go back to Mskhaya Guest House again!!!"

01 April 2018

"I called Makhaya Guesthouse at 18:00 on saturday evening to confirm that we would be arriving between 7:30 & 8:00 . The night duty reception, Sam confirmed that this was ok. On arrival Sam said there was a problem with their system and they had booked our room to someone else. Note that we had reserved the Honeymoon Suite. He tried to put us in an inferoir room to which we disagreed as this was not what we wanted. We were forced to find alternative accommodation as it was more than two hours to drive home. I demanded to speak with the owner but their phones were turned off. We are extremely disappointed that you have this shoddy establishment on your system. Their service is way below standard."
"Unpleasant stay"

03 March 2017

"The place is very untidy renovations must be done and sheets be washed daily"
"Makhaya Guest house - Perfect"

14 March 2010

"My stay at Makhaya was perfect. The service was excellent, the staff were very friendly and hospitable and the place is very clean and well maintained. The food was also quite well prepared. What a lovely experience!"