Offering a peaceful setting and great service, right in the heart of the lively Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, Life on 3rd provides accommodation that includes continental breakfast.
There are 5 different room types that are all decorated in warm, earth tones and contain high quality bedding, satellite TV, ceiling fan, and Wi-Fi internet access. Some rooms feature private entrances, electric blankets, and dressing tables
Fresh, continental breakfast is served every morning in the contemporary dining room, where refreshments and dinner are also available upon request. Guests can sunbathe and enjoy the welcome retreat of the wooden deck, away from the busy city.
The friendly staff gladly assists guests with arrangements to explore Melville’s popular street life, plan day tours, make restaurant reservations, or transfers from and to the airport.
Life on 3rd is close to the famous 7th Street, where there are restaurants, galleries and shops. Other nearby attractions includes the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve, Parkview Golf Course and the University of Johannesburg.
Travel informationBy car:
- Arriving at OR Tambo International Airport, take the R24.
- At the Gilloolys interchange, follow the N12 (Germiston Road) until it
becomes the N3 Eastern Bypass.
- Continue on the N3 South and keep left when you reach the
Geldenhuis interchange (Germiston/Durban/Johannesburg).
- Take the JHB road onto the M2 West (Rooderpoort).
- Continue passing the city and keep to the left.
- Take the M1 Pretoria off-ramp, changing onto the M1 North.
- Follow the M1 until the Empire Road turn-off.
- Continue on Empire Road, staying on the middle lane in the process.
- Continue past the Holiday Inn on your left-hand side and cross the
intersection onto Stanley Road.
- At the T-junction, turn right onto Kingsway.
- Continue past Media 24 and until you reach an intersection with traffic
lights (Campus Square to your right).
- Turn right onto Main Road and continue past The Boulevard Shopping
Centre to your left.
- The third road to your left is 8th Avenue.
- Turn right onto 8th Avenue.
- 3rd Road is the first road to cross 8th Avenue.
Important information
Please inform staff if your arrival time is later than the hotel's normal check-in times.
Standard Room
This room features a queen-size bed and a bathroom with either a bath or shower.
Europa Compact Suite
Located upstairs, this suite features a double bed and access to the wooden deck.
Twin Suite
Located upstairs, this suite features access to the wooden deck.
Urbane Suite
Suite situated in a separate building, featuring a private entrance and wooden deck patio.
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 35 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 25 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 75 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
All children from 6 to 12 years are charged ZAR 170.00 per night when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Deposit Policy
50 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
14 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
1 % city/tourist tax per person per night is included.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.
Meal Plan
Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Other
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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