Fishbird Art Deco Villa

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Fishbird Art Deco Villa in Johannesburg offers a recently renovated guest house with a swimming pool boasting stunning views, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, a paid airport shuttle, housekeeping, outdoor seating, full-day security, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Fresh pastries, juice, and fruits enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 19 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Observatory Golf Club (4 km) and Johannesburg Stadium (4 km). Highly rated for its attentive host, excellent breakfast, and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Amber
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Behind the yellow gates, lies an oasis in the heart of the city. The welcome was superb (thanks to Percy), the place is immaculate and feels very in keeping with the name. The rooms are spacious, modern (though look in keeping with the period),...”
Cas
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location, close enough to the airport and a shopping mall nearby. Percy is an amazing host and made our stay the best start of our Honeymoon. The breakfast was really good as well!”
Jyotsana
India India
“Hosts, warmth of their welcome and helping me to see around the city, breakfast (wow), and views. Manager Percy is gem of a person.”
Sarah
Eswatini Eswatini
“Fish bird is a beautiful 100 year old house, which has been beautifully restored. It is incredibly clean and very comfortable. The breakfast is great as well!”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great charming converted house with lovely garden overlooking Johannesburg and when the weather is warm enough, the pool is an added bonus! Fantastic communal fully equipped kitchen. Great service by Percy, the Mgr!”
Tim
Zambia Zambia
“Percy goes way beyond the call of duty to make sure you're safe and comfortable”
Goran
Switzerland Switzerland
“The manager taking care of us, Percy who was just amazing. The place was beautiful and clean with a nice view in a quite area”
Achilleas
Greece Greece
“First of all a big thank you to Percy who runs the place. He made a big difference with his genuine smile and excellent recommendations. He really took care of us making us feel like home. The breakfast was great, the beds were as comfy as they...”
Natasha
South Africa South Africa
“1923 Home so beautifully restored: incredible view, 15m pool and beautiful rooms. My daughter and I felt very safe in the heart of Johannesburg, Kensington. Home secured via an alarm at night—safe parking in the property.”
Peju
France France
“What a perfect stay! The property is so clean and beautiful. The views on Joburg are insane. Breakfast is very good and complete. Thanks to Perry for helping with everything. He is literally available 24h! Always checking on you when you come...”

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 Hélène and Xavier, the owners, and Percy, the guest house manager.

Company review score: 10Based on 112 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

With a background of travels around the world, we (Hélène and Xavier) have now settled in Johannesburg and fallen in love with this wonderful country and the hidden gems of this vibrant city. We have discovered this “old lady” villa in 2022 and carefully renovated it. Our wish is to welcome you in this comfortable nest for your leisure or work travels and give you advice and contacts to discover the various faces of Johannesburg and of South Africa. Lovers of art, music, travels, food and wines, we will be happy to share our good addresses for art galleries, restaurants and bars, music venues and recommend trusted guides to discover the city.

Property information

With a 15 meters pool and a spectacular view, our art deco crafted villa has 4 bedrooms with all the modern comfort (double-glazed windows, floor heated bathrooms...) and en-suite bathrooms. This is an heritage villa (pressed ceiling, Oregon pine floor, art deco fittings…) carefully decorated by its French owners. The villa is eco-friendly (solar energy system and borehole water with a high standard filtration system) and offers a safe environment (alarm, CCTV, 24 hours security service). Guests can start their day with a home-cooked breakfasts served by our chef-manager on the terrace weather permitting or indoors in the veranda or in our art deco kitchen.

Neighbourhood information

Our art deco crafted gem is located in the historical and leafy suburb of Kensington less than 20 mn from OR Tambo international airport, 10 mn from the main city center/CBD attractions and 20/25 mn from Rosebank and Sandton.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Fishbird Art Deco Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fishbird Art Deco Villa 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.