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Old Umtali Guest House, Fourways, Johannesburg
A charming, unpretentious B&B in a safe, boomed-off suburb close to Montecasino, Johannesburg.
Location: Fourways, Gauteng Type: Guest House	Price Range: Value R200-R350 pps Atmosphere: Tranquil Relaxed Casual

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Coming to Old Umtali is like returning to a favourite spot ... or revisiting an old friend. It's warm, comfortable and cosy. Gloria is a welcoming, elegant hostess and, after 5 minutes in her company, you'll feel like you've known her for ever. As an ex-pat, ex-Zimbabwean, she's got that specific brand of gracious hospitality.

The lodge is compact and convenient and it's got a great location. It's very near to Montecasino and Fourways shopping precinct - but it's in a quiet boomed-off suburb so it's very secure (great for ladies travelling on their own). There's a pool with tall trees and a quaint, Tudor-style pub on the verandah where you can relax at the end of a long day. Breakfast is served in the sunny and bright dining room where you can read the morning papers, or discuss the day ahead with your fellow guests - and your hosts.

The rooms offer all the home comforts and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Complimentary 24-hour Internet connection available in all rooms.

There are four double rooms, and one self-catering unit each with:

Private entrance
En-suite with shower
Television
Valuables safe
Complimentary tea & coffee
Fridge with free bottled water
Microwave
Radio/Alarm
Hairdryer
Heater
Ceiling Fan

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Contact Details

Contact Person: Terry & Gloria Browning
Email: terry@oldumtali.co.za
Website: http://www.oldumtali.co.za
Cellphone:
Phone: 011 465 2783
Fax: 086 650 2285
Street: 55 Albatross Drive, Fourways
City: Johannesburg
State: Gauteng
Country: South Africa

Directions

Directions: From OR Tambo International Airport:

Keep right and follow Johannesburg signs onto R24 highway. Keep straight and when highway splits, keep left then keep right. As you cross over the highway, (Gillooleys interchange) keep left and follow N3 Pretoria signs (heading north).
Pass several offramps & continue direction Bloemfontein/Roodepoort. N3 swings from north to west & name changes to N1 (Western Bypass/Concrete Highway). Pass Rivonia offramp, take next offramp (about 7kms on) to William Nicol. Turn right to cross back over the highway. Carry on straight down to the second set of traffic lights, turn left into Kingfisher Drive & almost immediately right at small traffic circle into Crane. Go through a security boom. Turn right into Albatross - number 55 is on the right, about 0,5 km down.

Facilities

24-hour Internet connection
Laundry service
Airport transfers
Authentic Tudor pub
Braai/Barbecue area
Swimming pool
Guest lounge
Guest dining room
Cosy log fire in winter

Meals

Breakfasts included: continental buffet plus cooked breakfast. There are a gazillion restaurants in the area and an excellent delivery service. Dinners by arrangement.

Attractions

Montecasino
Lion Park
Fourways Mall
Design Quarter
Fourways Crossing

Accommodation

No. of rooms: 7
Pricing: Value R200-R350 pps
Children Policy:
Welcome
Usual Guests:

Families
Singles
Business
Independent travellers

Best time to visit:
Johannesburg isn't seasonal or half asleep. It's wide awake 24/7, 365.

What to pack:
Your favourite book if you're wanting some relaxing tanning at the pool.

Atmosphere:

Tranquil
Relaxed
Casual

Why visit Old Umtali

Best Features: Although it's compact, you have your own space if you need it. Lovely breakfasts and homely feel.

Bear In Mind: Midweek there are more corporate types, more holiday makers and tourists over the weekends.

Things to Do and See

Fourways is one of the fastest-growing hubs in northern Johannesburg with many shopping and entertainment complexes, night clubs, movies, theatres and heaps of restaurants. It's close to Montecasino - a very popular attraction (the casino is really not 'in your face' like some of the others) with its Tuscan-like theme carried out to the smallest detail - like the oversized undies on washing-lines strung out overhead! The Bird Gardens are also well worth a visit. Gloria & Terry can also help arrange many day trips and tours and safaris for you with excellent rates eg Soweto, Lesedi, Kruger Park and so on. Just ask!

Low season

Rooms/Units:

Chipinda - Self-Catering unit

2 single beds or 1 double bed. Microwave. Fully-equipped kitchen.
Single: R550    Double: R340 pps   (breakfasts not included)

Honde - Room 1    Sleeps 2

2 single beds.
Single: R500      Double: R335 pps Breakfast included

Matopos - Room 3    Sleeps 2

Double bed.
Single: R500     Double: R335 pps   Breakfast included

Vumba - Room 2    Sleeps 1

1 single bed.
Single: R500    Breakfast included

There are also two rooms in a separate wing in the main house with a shared bathroom, ideal for a family or friends sharing. P.O.A.

Mid season

Peak season

Specials

Ask upon booking. Discounts for long stays.

Terms & Cond

Terms & Conditions
Prices are subject to change - confirm at time of booking.
Major credit cards accepted.
Check in: 14h00, check out: 10h00
Major credit cards accepted

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