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About the Hotel

79 Lancaster Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196

Accommodation Options

Liz At Lancaster Guesthouse offers 6 units including standard double rooms, studio flatlets, and one-bedroom cottages. All units feature private entrances opening to enclosed courtyards, fully-equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, under-carpet heating, and 100mbps fiber optic internet with UPS backup. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with DSTV satellite channels, laptop safes, and bathrooms with under-tile heating. The Earth Room provides wheelchair accessibility with grab handles in the bathroom.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served on the patio with continental, health, and full cooked options prepared to order. Evening meals are available with advance notice, and lunch packages can be arranged. The property is within walking distance of local restaurants including Dolci Italian restaurant, Brix coffee shop, and Cnr Café. Hyde Park Mall (2.3 km away) features Olives and Plates restaurant and multiple dining options.

Property Facilities

The guesthouse features a saltwater swimming pool with loungers, lush gardens with bird feeding stations, and a house patio with log fire for winter. Meeting space is available on the patio. Security includes CCTV cameras, electric fencing, and direct links to security companies. Free secure undercover parking is provided. The property has full water security with borehole and rainwater harvesting systems, and solar geysers throughout.

Location & Transportation

Located at 79 Lancaster Avenue, Craighall Park, the guesthouse is 3 km from Rosebank Gautrain Station (direct service to O.R. Tambo International Airport), 7 km from Sandton Central, and 2.8 km from Rosebank Mall. Walking distance to Lancaster Village with Spar grocery store, chemist, and restaurants. On-site transport service available for airport transfers (R530 for up to 2 people) and local trips. Uber services operate in the area.

Guest Services

Services include on-site laundry with 24-hour turnaround, free cellphone hire (deposit required), tour arrangements with customized itineraries, and babysitting by arrangement. Pets are accepted with prior arrangement. The property caters to various diets including vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free. Staff living on-site provide 24-hour assistance. Conference facilities available with catering options. Golf arrangements can be made at nearby courses including Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Triple Room
2 persons
57 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
Double or Twin Room Extra Bed
2 persons
40 m² 
2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
Shower
Heating
Comfort Double Room
2 persons
40 m² 
Coffee machine
Air conditioning
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Johannesburg 8.9 km
Airports
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 26.2 km
Rand (QRA) 28.1 km
Train
Gautrain Sandton Station 3.9 km
Fordsburg 8.1 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Aqua park
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

79 Lancaster Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196
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79 Lancaster Avenue, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196
Nearby
Church
Community Church Craighall Park
420 m
Community Church
420 m
Restaurants
Dolci Cafe
410 m
28 Clarence Avenue Craighall Park
Moda Ristorante
1.2 km
339 Jan Smuts Avenue Located in Shephard Market Center
Pronto
1.2 km
Colony Shopping Center Jan Smuts Ave
Vicky Christina's
1.3 km
The Colony Shopping Centre 345 Jan Smuts Avenue Craighall Park
Delta Cafe & Don Quixote
1.0 km
76 Marlborough Road Craighall Park
Red Chilli Spice
1.2 km
345 Jan Smuts Avenue Craighall Park
The Red Chamber
1.7 km
Hyde Park Shopping Centre
So Yum
1.8 km
Hyde Park Shopping Centre
Hodges Coffee House
1.5 km
The Colony Shopping Centre 345 Jan Smuts Avenue
J.B. Rivers
1.7 km
40 6th Road
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