41 2nd Avenue, Parktown North, Randburg, 2193 Johannesburg, South Africa
#13 of 308 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 141 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 November 2024
Peter
GermanyThere was nothing to dislike about our stay.
Lovely lodge with spacious rooms. Great breakfast served. Very friendly and helpful staff. We would happily stay here again. Arrangements for airport pickup worked out perfectly.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Blanca
CanadaNothing , everything was the best, even the food was delicious and well served!
Beautiful well tended gardens, many birds and bees, little nooks for quiet reading, ambiance of peace , best way to destress after a long flight! Every need attended to, and an excellent tour guide available !
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Willie
AustraliaOwner/host was very helpful. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Coreene
AustraliaNothing
Leighwood Lodge is an exceptional property where you can relax in a welcoming environment
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Ashleigh
ZimbabweLovely friendly staff, pretty gardens, large bedroom and bathroom
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Ed
South AfricaNothing at all!
Staff were fantastic - Leigh, Jessie and Shirley - all very kind and great to speak with. The rooms are big and very comfortable. Great attention to detail - everything you could need. The breakfast was very tasty and filling. Great location too - a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Lorna
South AfricaWonderful location with wonderful friendly staff and host.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Sharon
PortugalI know that there must be things to improve upon, there always are, and maybe if I had stayed more nights I could have found them. However, in my 2-night stay, there was not one thing I would suggest they do differently.
I did not partake of the meals offered during my stay. I am not much of a breakfast eater and the rusks and coffee provided in the room were enough for me. Every member of the staff that I encountered was so friendly and helpful. The room was warm, inviting and so comfortable. It included a free glass of sherry, which was such a wonderful and unexpected surprise! The grounds are just gorgeous and a wonderful place to sit in the sun to enjoy coffee or tea, or a glass of wine at sunset. It was a lovely walk to 4th Avenue, and just long enough. It was a great stay in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Kamala
United StatesIt's not just Leighwood Lodge but in general in Jo'burg, it's not suggested to walk by yourself in many places. Leighwood Lodge looked like is in a residential area and if you want to access the downtown or CBD or any place of interest, or even to go to a restaurant, you need to take an Uber.
Host Leigh is amazing. SHe was wonderful, attentive to all my needs, and went beyond what was needed to suggest places to see, prepare meals and everything. The stuff was great too. Jessie helped a lot with carrying my luggage and helping in other ways.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Courtney
South AfricaNothing
a home away from home. Leigh is one of the nicest humans ever and her team make you feel like family from V, her right hand man, to the chef who makes a delicious breakfast. You will feel incredibly welcome and safe at this perfectly located spot in Johannesburg.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Margaret
United KingdomThe room was close to the gate was a bit noisy but everything else was lovely.
Really nice &Spacious
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Bridget
South AfricaVery friendly staff. Good facilities Convenient location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Tegan
United Arab EmiratesThe room was just very cold and the oil heater didn't help much. The electric blanket did help though!
Everything was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful, room was comfortable, breakfast was delicious. Bottle of sherry in the room was a thoughtful gesture! The place has a welcoming, homey feel.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Toni
South AfricaLeigh and Vee were incredibly welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. I felt safe and secure on the property, the breakfasts were delicious and the room was comfortable. I will happily stay at Leighwood Lodge again.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Lady
South AfricaNothing.
One of the best B&B's in JHB and my first choice. The morning I was there, there was an electricity outage in their road caused by excessive rain and lightning ... and they lent me a towel to go shower and dry my hair at the nearest gym!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Virgo
UgandaNothing everything was great
The Lodge is very peaceful in a quite safe neighborhood. It’s 15 minutes walk away from the nearby town with malls and restaurants and bars. I loved the setting of self care entry and exits. They served great breakfast. Shirley was so helpful replying the emails messages on both WhatsApp and Booking.com messenger. She helped me in securing my Visa to South Africa. I can’t thank her enough 🙏🙏🙏
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesThere was literally nothing. I can't recommend this place enough.
The property was incredible! The room was spacious, comfortable, and well decorated. They made me one of the best breakfasts I've had in years. The owner was fun, kind, and gave great recommendations.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Henrique
United StatesThe only issue we had is that one time we tried to exit the place through the pedestrian door (not the one used by the cars) and we ended up being locked between 2 gates. We ringed the doorbell and then the door was opened for us to get back in; we suggest to make it more clear to guests not to use this entrance. Minor incident though, we surely would stay here again.
This is a B&B located in a residential area in Joburg. It's very elegant and well maintained, with a pretty garden and a pool (Which we didn't use, not warm enough for us). Check-in was seamless (Important to let them know what time you will arrive) and we quickly got to our room, which was very large and pretty. Bed was comfortable, shower was great, and there was plenty of space. The breakfast is served in the main building (you make your choice of food and time the day before) and was delicious and plentyful. Great option of place to stay in this area of town.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Jon
United KingdomGreat host and lovely lodge. Could not have done more to help us. Arranged pick-up and drop-off and even took us to a restaurant. We also had a meal there which was fantastic and great value. Thank you Leigh!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
James
United KingdomFabulous location, genuinely great staff and a wonderful owner who makes you feel right at home. This will be our go to place in Jo’burg going forward!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Julian
United StatesI can not think of any room for improvement, short of the weather, but that, I am afraid, is beyond Booking's control
I liked everything about this place: starting with its charming hostess, very helpful staff, gorgeous premises, tasty breakfast and overall a family like atmosphere. It offers all I think think of.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Heinz
South AfricaNothing!
We had a warm and friendly welcome from the whole team at Leighwood. Our stay was perfect. The gardens and home are beautiful and the rooms are large and comfortable, each with a lovely balcony.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Tricia
CanadaSafe and friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Nicole
South AfricaLovely guesthouse with a gorgeous garden. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful; and breakfast was divine!
Stayed in March 2024
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