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Life on 3rd

★★★ 28A 3rd Street, Johannesburg, ZA

8.5 guest rating· 786 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Accommodation in Bohemian Melville

Individually Decorated Rooms : Experience comfort in uniquely decorated rooms with high-quality bedding, satellite TV, fans, and WiFi. Some rooms offer extra amenities like private entrances, electric blankets, and desks.

Delicious Breakfast and Relaxing Atmosphere : Start your day with a warm 3-course breakfast in the modern dining room. Unwind on the wooden deck, soaking up the sun and tranquility away from the city hustle.

Concierge Services and Nearby Attractions : Let our friendly staff enhance your stay by assisting with tour planning, dining reservations, and airport transfers. Explore the vibrant Melville streets, visit the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, or indulge in shopping near the hotel.

Book your stay at Life on 3rd for a memorable experience in Melville!

Rooms & rates

Europa Room

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet

Budget Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle

Europa Compact Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Satellite channels

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Sofa bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds

Sleeps 4 · 15 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Satellite channels

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet

Budget Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 9 m² · Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle

Loft Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · Sofa bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave

Standard Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Golf course
  • Business center
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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28A 3rd Street, Johannesburg, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.5786 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good breakfastNoise in some roomsParking issues
Cleanliness8.0
Service8.9
Location9.0
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.4

Life on 3rd is reasonable for the price. The staff is excellent and responsive. The breakfast was excellent.

9.0

Amazing breakfast and great staff.

The rooms are quite small with minimum furniture.

Sfezzie · ZA · 2026-07-25

had a lovely stay there

9.0

Breakfast was great and location was okay

nothing

Musa · ZA · 2026-07-20

Excelente. Me volvería a quedar ahí.

10.0

La ubicación, el personal muy amable. El desayuno bastante completo.

No hay alumbrado público y es sumamente oscuro, sin embargo, están los guardias que te ayudan a la entrada.

Silvia · CO · 2026-07-12

We cancelled. No refund. Did not like what I saw on Google Maps. Pavement in bad shape.

1.0
Yolette · ZA · 2026-07-10

Good to know

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

A 5% service charge applicable for American Express

Please note that parking at the property is limited. Guests are advised to contact the property before arrival to arrange parking. There is also 24-hour guarded street parking available.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.