Home away from Home - Review of Bongela Bed and Breakfast, Johannesburg, South Africa

Address: 11 Oxford Road | Kensington, Johannesburg 2094, South Africa (Formerly Katinga Lodge)

Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #22 of 188 B&Bs / Inns in Johannesburg

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Bongela means grateful in Zulu. We are grateful to have guests from around the world.Run by a loving family that have been living in Johannesburg for 28 years. Your hosts, the Talbot family, have skillfully created a remarkable BnB in which an African theme induces a warm welcome for guests.The perfect stop over, about 15 minutes drive from OR Tambo International Airport and just 10 minutes from Johannesburg city!Tastefully decorated rooms in an African style and nestled amongst the trees. Experience a comfortable, relaxing stay in private surroundings. There is a large pool, spa, Pilates studio, African styled patio and dining area at for your convenience.Bongela BnB provides delicious home cooked meals and a genuine South African breakfast. In walking distance to banks, shops and malls or want to rent a car? There is safe secure parking with your own entrance.One can also take advantage of the various tours on offer.We provide three rooms with beds that can be adapted for singles or couples. Please click on accommodation, bookings, contact us and specials for more information. The tariff includes a free transfer to and from OR Tambo International Airport. Save about ZAR500 or $50.Please Call and ask for Charmaine for any booking enquiries. We look forward to hearing from you. ... more less

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4-8 of 12 reviews

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weisenhorn

West Des Moines, Iowa

1 review

“Home away from Home”

Reviewed December 28, 2012

It was wonderful to be met at the airport and welcomed to the city by my host and her son. My room was lovely. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. My host family attended to all and any detail which made my stay relaxing and truely enjoyable. I felt like I had found a home away from home. Hospitality is the Bongels's specialty and I will recommend it to my family and friends - I will be back.

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March 6, 2013

You were so amazing! we loved having you stay over at Bongela! We just love our guests! So glad you enjoyed the hospitality and our great breakfasts! It's good to laugh and be happy and we had a great time!

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Nina W

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

“Wonderful service at a great value”

Start your Johannesburg vacation at Bongela! We received wonderful service at a great value. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the huge breakfast spread. We felt right at home and the hosts helped us get acquainted with the city. We would definitely stay there again and will be recommending Bongela to our friends.

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Thank you so much! We really loved having you and taking you around Johannesburg! what a laugh we had seeing all the art works in the garage! so much fun! you were amazing guests!We miss you already.

K D

London, United Kingdom

“Would stay again”

Reviewed December 27, 2012

We stayed over one night early December 2012 and would definitely stay again. The hosts were attentive and friendly and the room comfortable. I would recommend this B&B. We left at 4 a.m. so didn't get to sample the breakfast. The owners were very accommodating to let us leave at that time!

Ask K D about Bongela Bed and Breakfast

Our team enjoyed having you and next time should you come to us we will give you a scrumptious breakfast.

Heila B

Canberra, Australia

“"Heaven"”

Reviewed October 14, 2012

If you want to experience a little bit of heaven - I highly recommend you to go for a massage at Bongela Bed and Breakfast. They are professional and see to what you want - I felt looked after and cared for and much more relaxed ;-) It is a beautiful setting and I loved being there. When I visit from Oz again - it will definately be a stop on my vacation.
Thank you so much Charmaine for the treatments and the abundance of pampering that you showered on us.
Heila Buys

Ask Heila B about Bongela Bed and Breakfast

October 24, 2012

We loved having you and your friend Heila! We are in the business of "pampering". When one has travelled so far it is good to have a relaxing massage. Please do come again and share the news with all the folk living in Oz. Loads of blessings.....Jared and Charmaine

Aktiur

Paris, France

2 reviews

“Very happy to have found this place”

Reviewed August 30, 2012

I had an excellent week in Johannesburg in no small part thanks to this charming B&B and the lovely family than runs it. Considering the good location and the comfortable room the price is quite a bargain.But the actual killer feature is indeed the whole family that really did make me feel at home. I will definitely stay here if I am to be in Johannesburg again.

Room Tip: I only slept in the first room. If it is the case choose the bed on the left there is a heating matt...

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Aktiur, you were an amazing guest! you really became one of the family. I even emailed your mom to tell her how fantastic you were. We are already missing you! hopefully we will come and see you in France. Thanks for the crepes you made us. We had such fun in the kitchen.PLEEEZE come back to us again. We have heating matts on all the beds now. But it's summer now and the garden is beautiful! Your friends and hosts, Jared and Charmaine

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