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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    United Kingdom 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 Netherlands
    Excellent peaceful place, decorated with attention and love. I had a wonderful few nights that brought me calm and peace!
  • Suzette
    South Africa 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 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 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 South Africa
    Elna is a great host, her place is very peaceful/relaxing, well taken care of.
  • Andy
    South Africa 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 South Africa
    Great location,attention to detail, wonderful host
  • Lerato
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything!! Elna is the best! Her ability to make people feel at ease and at home is remarkable.
  • Marina
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything!!! Beautiful guesthouse with a great Host!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Elna van Niekerk

Company review score: 9.9Based on 34 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

It warms our hearts to welcome our guests, whether for business or pleasure in this beautiful sanctuary that feeds the soul. We value their support. We enjoy being creative whether it is to create beautiful spaces, food or gardens. Ultimately we all have hearts of service and enjoy making a difference in peoples lives.

Property information

At Festina Lente Guesthouse, which means haste slowly in Latin, we believe that anything worthwhile, can only be made over time with love and dedication. Superbly located, we are only 2 minutes away from the popular Sandton City Shopping Centre and the Sandton Gautrain Station in Johannesburg. And yet, our Guesthouse is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility. The interiors resonate an ambiance of old world charm with a touch of new world glamour with each room decorated individually in a unique creative style. Our wish at Festina Lente is that you will leave looking forward to your next visit.

Neighbourhood information

Festina Lente is located in Hurlingham, a suburb which lies between Sandhurst and Parkmore, which form the lower ends of a triangle with the Sandton CBD. Boasting upmarket kudos, the leafy avenues of Hurlingham have large, spectacular properties and fine views like those from Hilltop Street over Sandton. An area of choice for Johannesburg’s elite, it is also a shopping mecca for international visitors as well as South Africa’se influential and trendy. Lying in the heart of Sandton, Hurlingham sits basking in its association with Sandton, the city’s most illustrious corporate address, but also a vibey hive of activity with shopping malls and sidewalk cafés, excellent restaurants and general joie de vivre. This is indeed the place to soak up the Jo’burg atmosphere. Nelson Mandela Square is a popular meeting place and the heart of Sandton’s shopping complexes. It’s lined with open-air eateries. Despite the high-end shopping experience it offers, there are also walking tours in Sandton that cover its history in eight languages and take in no less than 29 landmarks. In addition, there is also a bird sanctuary and various art galleries.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Festina Lente Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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