Darrenwood Guesthouse | Guesthouse Tours | Johannesburg

Established more than 20 years ago, Darrenwood Guesthouse has been home from home for our many regular guests, both local and international. Whether you are visiting Johannesburg on business or leisure, we understand your needs.

Darrenwood Guesthouse offers lovely accommodation set in a quiet crescent. The Guesthouse is situated in the middle of a large tranquil garden boasting a swimming pool and beautiful bird-life.

Darrenwood Guesthouse is centrally located and close to business districts such as Randburg and Sandton. Shopping centres Cresta and Brightwater Commons are just a few minutes’ drive away, as is the popular Carvers restaurant.

All rooms have WIFI, DSTV, their own bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, separate entrances and safe parking. The Cottage and Tree Tops have kitchenettes for self-catering options. Breakfast is included in price.

Children are welcome. German, Dutch and French are spoke. Credit card facilities available.

Our Rooms:
The Cottage:
The Cottage’s large French doors open up onto the garden and pool. It is a large room with a double queen size bed and a smaller bed for a child. It has a small kitchen with all facilities and a bathroom with shower.

The Honeymoon Suite:
The Honeymoon suite is a large luxurious room with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower/bath. It is situated above the Cottage. Up here, you can sit out on the veranda and enjoy views of the pool, gardens and the beautiful Highveld sunsets.

The Loft:
The Loft is spacious and quiet and opens up onto the upstairs veranda. The Loft has two rooms sharing a bathroom which has a bath and shower. Each room has twin beds. It is popular with families and adult people who are prepared to share a bathroom.

The Tree Top:
The beautiful Tree Top is a large separate cottage set high up in the garden. An airy and light-filled lounge opens up onto the garden with a lovely bird-life. It boasts a full kitchenette and two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. One room has a queen bed, the other two single beds.

Activities:
Johannesburg is the gateway to the Kruger National Park and Eastern Transvaal, the Victoria Falls and Botswana etc. But while taking a break from far travel, why not enjoy some of the popular activities that are unique to Johannesburg.
• Open sightseeing Bus tours around Johannesburg and Soweto.
• Visiting the Apartheid museum, Mining district walk, and Constitutional hill
• Visit Gold Reef City to get an idea of the culture and history of Johannesburg – you can see traditional Zulu dancing, and even take a trip down deep into a Gold mine.
• Visit to the Sisulu Botanical Garden
• Do some shopping for souvenirs and purchase some unique, handmade arts and crafts at the Roof Top Mall in Rosebank on a Sunday morning
• A little further afield, Pilandsberg National Park or visit the famous Sun City- where fun awaits!
• Lion Safari Park: View lion prides on a drive through, and at the centre you can interact with lion cubs.
• The famous and fascinating Cradle of Mankind is a highly recommended day out
• The excellent Carvers restaurant is at walking distance, while there are good restaurants at the Cresta Shopping Centre only 10min from us. Such as Plaka, Ocean Basket.