Title: HomeBase Melville - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel in Johannesburg with free breakfast and an outdoor pool ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/f81e4b52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/7e337af2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room (Family Room)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/b84e91c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double En-suite Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/df41b334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/8a0a1fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies HomeBase Melville offers a welcoming atmosphere with continental breakfast to start the day. Enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi, plus relaxation at the outdoor pool and garden. A bar, barbecue grills, and tour assistance complete the experience. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Kitchen - Breakfast included - Laundry - Pool - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=15901246&PinnedHotelID=15901246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ![Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/2fb1cdae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 8 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory) ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/cec32716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 8 Sleeper Female Dormitory ### Highlights TV Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Family Room (Family Room)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/b84e91c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (Family Room) ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/acf528d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double En-suite Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15901300/15901246/d0e9d09b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double En-suite Room ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Bed in 10 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### Wooden Double Caban ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Family Ensuite ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### Wooden Twin Cabana ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ### Single Room, Shared Barthroom ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### Safari Tent ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Bed in 12 Sleeper Mixed Dormitory ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Indoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/670000/664600/664568/aae9ba04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG O.R. 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Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬8 min walk - ‪Tilt - ‬9 min walk - ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Countess - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel located in Melville Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at HomeBase Melville - Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance - Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station Room features All guestrooms at HomeBase Melville - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22802000/22801901/82bba6ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Lodge Hotels Houghton Estate - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry 7.4 Good 57 reviews CA $25 CA $28 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=22801901&PinnedHotelID=22801901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as HomeBase Melville Hotel HomeBase Hotel HomeBase Melville Hostel Johannesburg HomeBase Melville Hostel HomeBase Melville Johannesburg HomeBase Melville HomeBase Melville Hostel/Backpacker HomeBase Melville Hostel HomeBase Melville - Hostel Johannesburg HomeBase Melville - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is HomeBase Melville - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at HomeBase Melville - Hostel? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM. ### What time is check-out at HomeBase Melville - Hostel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does HomeBase Melville - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is HomeBase Melville - Hostel located? > Located in Melville, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Botanical Garden. University of Witwatersrand and Netcare Milpark Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HomeBase Melville - Hostel Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Sep 21, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Não gostei da energia do lugar. A limpeza também não agradou e o quarto a porta ficava aberto, qualquer tendo acesso. Acabei não ficando e alugando outro hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Mar 14, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean, but quite small. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### dean Jan 21, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### okay place Some staff super friendly, others not so much. Very weird smell in the kitchen. Compared to many other places in South Africa, the WIFI was great though. ##### dean Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miri, Hamburg Aug 27, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely people, excellent place to stay! We stayed in a double bed room. Excellent room, nice people. Always friendly, keep everything clean, always five you a hand when you need help and give you some advice. Good restaurants and bars are also only 2 blocks away. The hostel is clean and in a quiet street. Parking lots inside the walls, so the car is save. Yes, it is still a hostel (no 5 star hotel), but a great one! You can use the kitchen, the fridge and they even have a bar for a cold drink and a nice talk ;) ##### Miri Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Eenvoudig ontbijt wel inbegrepen Loopafstand van 7th avenue met leuke restaurants wel ver uit centrum gelegen alles per taxi/über doen ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Kleine aber liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer Zimmer sehr klein aber liebevoll eingerichtet. Poolwasser war bei uns nicht wirklich einladend. Aber alles in allem wars chillig da in der Umgebung alles zu Fuß zu erreichen ist und in die innenstadt sind es mim Taxi nur ca. 15min. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Erik Nov 4, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Rätt kasst Otrevlig personal. Rekommenderade Soweto-tur av ett bolag som inte alls var bra o fick 20 % i provision. ##### Erik ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexis Jul 23, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Alexis Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea Mar 27, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Andrea ### 8/10 Good #### Suellen Mar 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Suellen Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018