The Haystack on Homestead

4.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Terrace/patio
Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
13 Homestead Road, Edenburg, Rivonia, Sandton, Gauteng, 2191
  • Rivonia Village
    10 min walk
  • Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
    4 min drive
  • Morningside Mediclinic
    5 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    30 min drive

Room options

Executive Cottage

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg (Sandton), The Haystack on Homestead is within a 5-minute drive of Rivonia Village and Netcare Sunninghill Hospital. .This lodge is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Morningside Mediclinic and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Sandton City Mall.

What's nearby

  • Rivonia Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Montecasino - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 16 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saigon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Haystack on Homestead

Suburban Johannesburg lodge in Sandton with free parking
The Haystack on Homestead offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star lodge have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: ZAR 100

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 700 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 100

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Haystack Apartment Johannesburg
Haystack Johannesburg
Haystack Apartment Sandton
Haystack Sandton
The Haystack on Homestead Lodge
The Haystack on Homestead Sandton
The Haystack on Homestead Lodge Sandton

The Haystack on Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good for loadshedding business
Great for business. Good esk, excellent WiFi and full generator for loadshedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of 5 rented the cottage and 2 garden facing studios, #3&4 and we all had a great stay. Comfort in every aspect. Would definitely return. Shopping and eating is within a short walk or drive. Everything needed is provided. Cleanliness is a priority.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Haystack is a wonderful place to be
The beautiful garden, swimming pool, and walling distance to shops make this already a great location but it geta even better with the air conditioned rooms, backup generator power, and best of all the hospitality of the owner/manager. They were always acomidationg for anything that we needed. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in thw area
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay. Apartment was clean and comfortable and had all needed amenities that make you feel "at home". The staff was very attentive as well, and the communication was good. The pool and backyard of the facility is very nice as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Danie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Angelinah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an ok stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen/Judy, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was professional yet friendly (husband’s 4th visit, my first). Spotless accommodation, thoughtful food gift as we arrived late at night. Gorgeous setting, tranquil garden, quiet location close to dining options. A “hidden gem” indeed❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No water day
I gave them a lower rating because that the water was shut off for a complete day in witch it ruins the fact that could not take a shower nor do any laundry although they did try to help by providing buckets for flushing the toilet I believe that if the water has been on ,it was for the most part close to 5 star rating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business traveller from San Diego
Excellent value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Muzikayise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My second home
Thanks Abiola for a great experience. Lovely place you have.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Check in was smooth. Room was neat,spacoous and clean. This place is in a good location ,easy walk or quick drive to eateries,shoping centre. It has a pool and braai facilities. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Blessing , London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Hotel staff were great, rooms were clean and spacious. I would recommend to anyone. Value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Relaxing & homely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Gavin, DC & AFRICA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unpleasant experience
Firstly meet with unpleasant situation- demand of ZAR1000 deposit- I have never had this anywhere in the world. I waited at the gate for a long time before they opened the gate and people were watching me waiting at the gate. The coffee maker does not work and leaked all over the counter. I got 1 small bottle of complimentary water on the first day When i left i was told by the SECURITY GUARD that i had to wait for him to check the room before he could let me leave the premises- can you believe this. This place is totally overrated and i will never stay there again.

8/10 Good

srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

M A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
One of the best places you can find in Johannesburg, if you want for a wake long stay. Garden is one of the better attractions.

10/10 Excellent

Siyabonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good, enjoyable, comfortable and relaxing

8/10 Good

Muzikayise, Ermelo, MP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home... Very lovely and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Retired oil CEO, Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home. Peaceful
Close to shops and restaurants. Excellent security. It's a home

10/10 Excellent

Steven, South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant place.
After reading the previous reviews I decided to book up. It was the day before and I arrived early in the morning. The owners couldn't of done anymore, they got my room ready, upgraded me and generally looked after me so well. The room was spotless with everything you could possibly want, shower was powerful and as hot as you could want it, all heaters and electrics worked as they should. The pool was clean and the gardens immaculate. I felt secure but free to leave at any time and do as I please. The staff and owners were always about and couldn't do enough for me. Best accommodation I've stayed in for a very long time! It's worth a lot more than I paid and I shall certainly be returning here soon. Thank you again for the great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Olu, The Bahamas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT!!!
Wonderful locale and wonderful host. No complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome lodging!
We extended our original stay because we liked the facilities and staff so much that we would rather travel daily to Pretoria than move to a hotel that was closer to our venue!