About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Festina Lente Guesthouse in Sandton offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Each room features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, outdoor seating, picnic area, breakfast in the room, and express services. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 25 km from Lanseria International Airport, the guest house is near Sandton City Mall (3 km), Gautrain Sandton Station (4 km), and Montecasino (10 km). Highly rated by guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Garden
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Steven
United Kingdom
“My accommodation was cosy,and comfortable. It was a little piece of paradise in the middle of the city. Tranquil, calming and intimate. That added to the genuine warmth of my hostess made my stay pure perfection” - Beerd
Netherlands
“Excellent peaceful place, decorated with attention and love. I had a wonderful few nights that brought me calm and peace!” - Suzette
South Africa
“Elna is amazing and we loved the unique and beautiful space she created. Thank you for having us and sharing your space filled with love ❤️” - Nombina
South Africa
“Breakfast was amazing and conscious of health priorities. Room was styled impeccably and made your feel like you're in a faraway land. Close to all amenities in Northern joburg.” - Christoph
South Africa
“This is the best value for money in the entire SA. A little piece of paradise set in the most tranquil garden.” - Noluthando
South Africa
“Elna is a great host, her place is very peaceful/relaxing, well taken care of.” - Andy
South Africa
“The room has been put together with a lot of love; there is gorgeous attention to detail from the apothecary details to the linen to the art. It is beautful and cozy!” - Meg
South Africa
“Great location,attention to detail, wonderful host” - Lerato
South Africa
“Everything!! Elna is the best! Her ability to make people feel at ease and at home is remarkable.” - Marina
South Africa
“Everything!!! Beautiful guesthouse with a great Host!”
Quality rating

Managed by Elna van Niekerk
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Languages spoken
Afrikaans,EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Festina Lente Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.