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Reviews of Shepherd Lodge

50 Shepherd Avenue, Bryanston, 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

#54 of 370 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 109 B&B reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    10
    Penny is a great host, very friendly, considerate and made sure my stay I was perfect.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Safe neighbourhood, and closer to most restaurants

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good.

    Very comfortable, perfect for a work stay with WiFi and a desk. Lovely pool too. Penny was very hospitable and served a delicious breakfast. It is a very safe place to stay

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    We arrived exhausted and left totally refreshed. Thank you Penny
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Possibly the chairs on the little stoep could have been more comfortable

    The room was lovely, with a door out into the garden, which made it easy for going to the swimming pool. Penny, the host was delightful and did everything she could to make us comfortable, even bringing in a fan to our room as it was the middle of a heatwave.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    10
    Great option for a stay while in the northern suburbs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Conveniently located in the northern suburbs Penny is a marvellous host

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed our stay very much. The place is very cozy. The owners were extremely nice and helpful. Thanks to them we felt like at home. We recommend it!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful tranquil setting lovely for some relaxing.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    Totally relaxing and peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was great privacy within the accommodation. The area is very quiet and the yard is filled with greenery. It was honestly a breath of fresh air. A great breakfast was served each morning as well. The staff are very friendly and readily available.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    Perfect staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location - if you’re looking for something that is like you’re not in the city yet you’re in the city this is a perfect spot. I can not fault anything, everything was perfect. I loved the vintage aesthetics, game boards, my room had a view of the garden. Penny made sure we are comfortable and we got everything we needed whenever. The pictures aren’t doing any justice. It was serene , just what I needed to escape the city life. I got back home relaxed and rejuvenated and ready to take the world. It was a perfect staycation destination. For someone like me who likes creating content, I have content for days lol. I am definitely coming back for more days 😍

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole experience

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Friendly owners and a comfortable room that is services daily.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Geyser seems to have been on a timer. Lukewarm water in the early part of the morning.

    Friendly owners and the cleanliness of the room. The rooms were comfortable and services daily.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendlyness of Staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a very comfortable, clean and friendly guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A larger sized bed would have been better, as my partner and I were rather squashed together. We also could not figure out if the accommodation provided access to free-to-air TV channels + the remote control did not work properly. Block-out curtains would also have added to the comfort factor

    The guestouse was clean and tidy, and the location was perfect as it was easy access to main roads and freeways. A great breakfast was served.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    We had a lovely night here with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property is in a good and safe location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent. The friendliness of the owners and staff was exceptional and they were more than helpful with our needs. The location is ideal for visiting St Stithians College.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was amazing, kind and friendly Our room was warm and welcoming

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Was comfortable and close to most of the things we needed access to. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Had no issues

    Enjoyed being able to sit on the verandah or loungers watching the birds and having fresh air

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Construction noises next door unfortunately

    Hospitality & Garden

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Very convenient stay for a sports tournament I was attending at St Stithians College.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast was amazing, staff super-friendly and accommodating. Tranquil surroundings and having a pool in the mini-heat wave was a win!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect setting really comfy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pool could be skimmed :)

    lovely welcome and great breakfast, a real home from home

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Home away from home! Loving and caring stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I booked last minute and was accommodated late the evening by a friendly and hospitable host. My stay was extremely comfortable and homely, despite my last minute change in plans. I left having made a new friend! The location is ideal and I will be regular. The breakfast hit the spot after days on the road. Felt like my mother tending to me when I was young. I left with my cup flowing over!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    Weekend in Bryanston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Firstly the location is everything. Never thought there'd be such a calm, peaceful, serene piece of land in the middle of Bryanston. You have to be there to believe it. We were treated to an upgrade of the room we booked and also had a delicious, filling breakfast. They have streaming services for entertainment and electric blankets for the cold winter. Penny was a great host as well and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. In the cold morning we found that she'd lit up the fireplace by the breakfast table. Amazing establishment. Sitting on the balcony and listening to trees whispering I'm the wind was so calming. It's a really serene place.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Great comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like to have tea making facilities in my own room rather than having to go to the dining room to make tea or coffee.

    Large comfortable room with immaculately clean. Safe accomodation and lovely hosts

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Our first choice for our next stay in Sandton. One better be early making a reservation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to be disliked.

    Well appointed separate discreet unit; spacious. Perfect for self catering while enjoying access to communal areas all over. Very friendly hosts eager to follow up and to ensure the best possible stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

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