The Devonshire

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and a nightclub

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Staircase
Front of property
0B | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
CNR JORISSEN & MELLE STREET,, JOHANNESBURG, JHG, 2017

What's nearby

  • University of Witwatersrand - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 11 min walk
  • Ellis Park Station - 11 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Artivist - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lamunu Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Galata Bakery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Devonshire

Family-friendly hotel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
Consider a stay at The Devonshire and take advantage of a nightclub, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
Room features
All 63 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: ZAR 110 for adults and ZAR 110 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The Jorissen Restaurant
  • The Devon Arms Piano Bar
  • Bellissimo Pizzeria

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 for adults and ZAR 110 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Devonshire Hotel Johannesburg
Devonshire Johannesburg
The Devonshire Hotel
The Devonshire JOHANNESBURG
The Devonshire Hotel JOHANNESBURG

Frequently asked questions

Is The Devonshire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Devonshire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Devonshire?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Devonshire?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Devonshire located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Joburg Theatre, Neighbourgoods Market, and Constitution Hill. CO-OP Studio and Constitutional Court of South Africa are also within 10 minutes. Johannesburg Park Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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The Devonshire Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 58 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Average
My rating about the hotel is average, there still to improve, especially the breakfast and bathroom, parking areas and lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nothile

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked nothing about the place, they were used condoms in the bin disgusting and other things, no towels when we checked in and we were given wet, lousy excuse sorry the towels didn’t dry properly...shiii place i wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Regards Very unhappy guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Peter

Fair; staff was great - went out of their way to h
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Devonshire
Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral in Johannesburg. Sehr viele Jugendliche sind dort nachts unterwegs, daher ist eine gewisse Lärmkulisse vorhanden. Es gibt eine bewachte Tiefgarage, in der man beruhigt und kostenfrei das Auto abstellen kann. Die Zimmer sind ein wenig abgewohnt, aber dennoch sauber. Das Frühstück war sehr gut!

8/10 Good

Dave, Appleton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Centrally located with very friendly staff
My room was comfortable and reasonably priced, although it was warmer than what I would have preferred. The staff was really friendly and helpful. There was quite a variety of items available in the breakfast buffet and it was very delicious. There was a Hop On Hop Off Tour bus stop right in front of the hotel, which was really convenient for me. My only real complaint was with the beggars who hung around the street block and tended to harass tourists waiting for the bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel in the lively heart of Jo'burg
I stayed in this hotel only one night after coming back from my Kruger safari but I wish I could have stayed longer! The rooms are nice and quiet, with WiFi in the room and a big flatscreen-TV. The location is perfect, near Park Station and the Saturday Food Market. If you are looking for noise, bars and restaurants, Braamfontein the right place to be! You just have to be aware of the fact that you are in Johannesburg and you might want to take a taxi/Uber (R 60/30) from the Gautrain Park Station to the hotel, especially at weekends and at night (it is only 1km but not very safe to walk)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

michel, johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel accueillant et pratique
Bien séjour agreable personnel sympathique petit déjeuner très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mufolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel med trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

HERVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best value for money, by far
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best choice
My stay was good, my only problem was the noise which I was told is from the gym close by but they are addressing the issue. But overall I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Martina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gebucht und bezahlt und wurden nicht eingecheckt. Mussten ein neues Hotel suchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ABIODUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fine and good
My stay was ok and good. I will to stay there again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor experience - significant decline over a year
I visited this hotel last year, had a good experience and looked forward to staying there on my visit this year. It was relatively affordable for me. However, the facilities seem to have taken a nosedive in a year. Internet never seemed to work consistently in the Hotel despite this being one of the points of advertisement. When it did work, it was only in the reception. Likewise, there was a musky smell on the corridors of the hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad hotel
It was in the roughest area
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

gustaf

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet flushed poorly. Shower had poor waterpressure. No working wifi in the room. But the staff in the reception was very helpfull
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Else

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Péssimo! Hotel eh bastante antigo, não reflete a realidade das fotos, sujo, wifi não funciona e a noite extremamente deserto. Melhor pagar um pouco mais para ter mais estrutura.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

esperanza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy mal no conseguí que me diesen un secador de pelo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel Nkosinathi

Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds
Apart from the absence of the "Free WiFi" they claim to offer, the overall experience was fairly good.