Ravinala Guest house is centrally located in the upmarket neighbourhood of HOUGHTON ESTATE, between ROSEBANK and KILLARNEY. Joburg’s most safe and walkable areas .
Houghton Estate is among the oldest and most beautiful suburb in Johannesburg, the most famous former resident of Houghton is Nelson Mandela. Our favourite tourist spot is Munro Drive, which offers spectacular views over the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. The sunsets here are truly radiant and at night one can witness the effulgence of lights.
“Come and experience the peace and calm, the green trees, the Jacaranda lined streets and the people of Houghton”.
Service excellence from the housekeeping to the owner - manager. Customer service is our number one priority. We will make sure your guest experience is a pleasant one. it’s our pleasure to go the extra mile for you, whether you need directions to find your way around, a day trip, or just a restaurant reservations - we are always ready to help!
Transport is easily accessible from Ravinala Guest House, the Rosebank Gautrain Station being just 2,5 km away. Its easy to get to meetings in the surrounding major business suburb hubs of Rosebank , Sandton and Melrose Arch.
Within minutes to the M1 North & South Motorways. OR Tambo International Airport is only 20 stress-free minutes away.
Hop on, hop off tour busses are a great way of exploring the city of Gold and its surrounding areas.
The Killarney Mall and Rosebank mall are all within walking distance. Spoilt for choice with excellent restaurants, cocktails bars, shops, supermarkets and cinemas. Rosebank - @The Zone is a busy pedestrianised shopping vibrant place, known for its wide choice of buzzing pavement cafes, bars and restaurants. And a must visit, the Rosebank Sunday Market specialises in colourful crafts and artworks by local artisans.
At only 10mn drive from Ravinala Guest House, A must-do activity for visitors is a trip to the Johannesburg Zoo, a very popular destination.
The Apartheid Museum illustrates what life was like for South Africans under the apartheid system through dramatic photographs, videos, press clips, personal artefacts and moving anecdotes, is an absolute must-see. Reachable within 9km south from Ravinala Guest House.
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