Pablo House

Perched on Melville’s highest point in Johannesburg, this boutique tree-top guesthouse looks out across the Koppies toward Sandton. It’s a short walk to the University of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg Botanical Garden, and a quick drive to Melrose Arch, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Zoo and Nelson Mandela Square; O.R. Tambo Intl. is about 34 km away.

Pablo House is an 8-room boutique property with a modern, tree-top vibe—some rooms have terraces and koppie views. Rooms feature super-comfy king beds, rain showers en-suite, Netflix-enabled TVs, refrigerators, minibars, electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, with daily housekeeping. On-site spa services offer body treatments and facials.

Take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools (newly installed pool noted), cool off with a cold drink poolside, or fire up the barbecue area. There’s a bar/lounge, coffee shop, concierge and 24-hour staff, plus a tour desk to book local excursions. Family-friendly playroom and pet-friendly rooms make it easy to travel with kids or pets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and free self-parking are available; roundtrip airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry and a 24-hour front desk keep business and logistics simple.

The on-site restaurant Pablo Dos Manos serves wood‑burning-oven pizza and casual dishes, with a bar/lounge and a cafe for snacks and coffee. Room service is available, a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, and the guesthouse hosts occasional complimentary receptions.