“Uxolo” is a Xhosa word, meaning “peace”, which is a very appropriate word to describe both the Uxolo Guest House and the area, which is rich in the history involving the struggle for freedom in our country. During 1963, Nelson Mandela used the house across the street from Uxolo from where he used to visit friends in the neighbourhood. His wife, Winnie Mandela, had her wedding dress made in one of the houses in our street. Helen Joseph, an important activist in the struggle against apartheid, lived around the corner in Fanny Street, where she was also under house arrest from 1962 until 1985. These are just some of the stories recorded in ‘The Long Road to Freedom” and “Jewish Memories of Mandela”.
Uxolo Guesthouse is a Highly Recommended (AA rating) guesthouse is situated in a safe, enclosed property in the quiet suburb of The Gardens, next to Norwood, Johannesburg. We are centrally located, close to Sandton and Johannesburg CBDs, Rosebank and Parktown as well as the R12 from OR Tambo International Airport and the M1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Uxolo Guesthouse is situated in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, on a safe and private property with a lush garden and braai (barbeque) area next to the swimming pool.
The main house, which dates from the 1930’s and is heritage protected, features 2 suites, while the Cottage and Annex each feature 2 suites. The Cottage and Annex are accessible from private courtyards, close to the dining room, patio and swimming pool. The 2 suites (one with kitchen) in the Annex can be joined, making it ideal as a self-catering option for family stays.
All our suites are spacious and comfortable, each with its own en-suite bathroom (shower) and has a closet, Coffee/Tea Station, writing desk, TV and free Wi-Fi.
Acacia Suite is located in the Annex with entrance from the courtyard outside the dining room, patio and braai (barbeque) area. The suite has an en-suite bathroom (shower) and features a king bed that can be separated into twin beds on request.
Baobab Suite is located in the heritage protected main house. Across the passage from the suite, is a reading room facing the inner courtyard. The suite is very spacious and features a king bed that can be separated into twin beds on request, with an en-suite bathroom (shower).
Iris Suite is located in the Annex with entrance from the courtyard outside the dining room, patio and braai (barbeque) area. The suite has an en-suite bathroom (shower) and features a king bed that can be separated into twin beds on request.
Lavender Suite is located in the Annex, with entrance from the private courtyard, which is shared with Rosemarie Suite. Lavender is a self-catering suite, having a fully equipped kitchen. The suite can be joined with adjacent Rosemarie Suite through an inter-leading door, making it ideal for family stays.
Rosemarie Suite is located in the Annex, with entrance from the private courtyard, which is shared with Lavender Suite. Rosemarie Suite can be booked on its own, or together with the adjacent Lavender suite, which has a kitchen. The suites can be joined through an interleading (lockable) door, making it ideal for family stays.
- Up to 30 days before arrival : Full refund
- Up to 14 days before arrival : Forfeits 25%
- Up to 7 days before arrival : Forfeits 50%
- Within 7 days of arrival : No refund
Please note that the swimming pool is not enclosed and may pose a risk for unsupervised children.
