Located in Kensington, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, Margaret's Place is in a shopping district and near the airport. South African National Museum of Military History and Apartheid Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bedford Centre Shopping Mall and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Ellis Park Stadium or Wanderers Stadium.
Bedford Centre Shopping Mall - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
Ster-Kinekor Bedford Square - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
Eastgate Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 2.3 km
Bruma Flea Market - 9 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Ellis Park Station - 14 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 25 min drive
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
O Vicente - 3 min drive
KFC - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sass Cafe - 4 min drive
Ottimo Pizza - 14 min walk
About this property
Margaret's Place
Along with an outdoor pool, this aparthotel has concierge services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and an electric kettle, while a TV with satellite channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. The Private bathroom is not en suite and housekeeping is available on request.
Margaret's Place offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 290.00 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Frequently asked questions
Does Margaret's Place have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Margaret's Place?
As of 21 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Margaret's Place on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Margaret's Place pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Margaret's Place?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Margaret's Place?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Margaret's Place?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Margaret's Place provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM-8 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 290.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Margaret's Place located?
Located in Kensington, this aparthotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rhodes Park, Eastgate Shopping Centre and Bedford Centre Shopping Mall. Ellis Park Stadium and South African National Museum of Military History are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Margaret's Place Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best place to stay
Royal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Innocentia
9 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Cleanliness, friendly staff, clean pool
Innocentia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Karen
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice room with a kitchen behind the main house. There was a washer and dryer to use for a small fee. Parking was convenient behind a gait in the front. It was easy to come and go. The room was basic but a good deal for the price. There was a nice pool but it was winter so no desire to use.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
joseph
12 March 2025
Liked: Amenities, communication
The staff were amazing. Nice and accommodating. There were issues with water pressure and hot water. Pool was clean but cold. Loved the property dog.
a very quaint and quiet place. Pool was cold but very clean and refreshing. The outside ambience was nice and relaxing. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need to cook, although the burners take a long time to heat, it was sufficient enough for me to cook. Not hot enough to boil a pot of pasta water though. I am very pleased with everything overall.
joseph
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Antoine
2 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Le confort est basique. Il n’y a aucun restaurant ou commerce à distance raisonnable dans le quartier.
Margaret is a friendly, hospitable hostess and runs her business very efficiently. From our first correspondence she was extremely helpful, interactive, wanting our stay to be as comfortable as possibe. Margaret's Place is the perfect place to spend the night before a flight, it being so close to OR Thambo Airport. We will be staying there again.
A One night stay on our way through Johannesburg. Loved the dogs. Very clean but a little tired. Fairly safe area.
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 December 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
I would be more than happy to come back to this guesthouse , Margaret and her husband are such a lovely couple ,
Spent most of my time relaxing around the nice sized swimming pool.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
leandro
30 August 2018
Ótimo
Local confortável, agradável. Um jardim lindo. A dona da propriedade nos sugeriu um bom restaurante e até nos deu carona pra lá.
It's a very good place. Everything is ok. The only problem is no working desk. Will try the bigger room next time. It's good to have a emergency light in the room because of the load shedding.
Very good, neat, clean, quiet and good location with no security issues. Friendly manager and staff. Would recommend to anyone on a business trip to Johannesburg, very convenient and private.
A lovely place in a quiet neighbourhood. Margaret was very friendly and took time to welcome me and explain a few things. The garden and pool area were very nice.I felt at home.
Un petit coin de Paradis au milieu de la verdure et des oiseaux. Un accueil chaleureux et une volonté de satisfaire le client. Propre et confortable.
Situé dans un endroit calme mais pas tres éloigné du centre grâce à l’application Uber qui permet d’avoir une voiture en 3 ou 4 minutes pour un prix dérisoire . Moins cher et plus confortable que le car. A recommandé
I had a very nice couple of days at Margaret's Place and Margaret herself was a delightful hostess. I highly recommend this place. The WiFi worked excellently, no shortage of hot water, laundry facilities on site and there was cereal, milk, coffee and tea waiting in the little kitchen.
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
linda
28 May 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely accomodation in Johannesburg
Margareth is very sweet and helpfull.
She know exactly where to go and gives us Good advice.
Good place to stay two nights and very save!!