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The Haystack on Homestead

Property class: 4

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a covered area.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with blinds.
A rustic building with a sign reading "The Haystack on Homestead Road."
A swimming pool surrounded by a brick border, with a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A modern house with a covered porch, a dining area, and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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13 Homestead Road, Edenburg, Rivonia, Sandton, Gauteng, 2191
  • Place, Rivonia Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Liliesleaf Farm
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Montecasino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a refrigerator.

Executive Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a green throw, and rolled towels. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a mirror above it.

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Cottage

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a small table with a flower vase.

Executive Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1-BED GARDEN

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green throw, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1-BED GARDEN

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1-BEDROOM STAND-ALONE GARDEN

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a small table with a flower vase.

1-BEDROOM STAND-ALONE GARDEN

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Haystack on Homestead

An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area.
The Haystack on Homestead offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star lodge has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at The Haystack on Homestead, you'll be within walking distance of Rivonia Village. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • 10 minutes by foot from Rivonia Village and a 4-minute drive from Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of The Haystack on Homestead, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The business-friendly The Haystack on Homestead also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Haystack on Homestead

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The Haystack on Homestead offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean Well located
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good for loadshedding business

Great for business. Good esk, excellent WiFi and full generator for loadshedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. We had contacted in advance about early check in options as our plane landed at 8.30am but this could not be guaranteed until the day unless we bought in advance the day before. We decided not too and the host contacted us in the morning to say we could head straight from the airport - this was so helpful. On arrival, check in was easy and smooth. We didn’t receive any sort of handover info in terms of ‘this is how you work heating, this is how you do TV’s etc’ but we managed to work everything out with a Google. Staff were on site, room cleaned daily, bins emptied etc. there were two gardeners also always on site, and the garden grounds were immaculate and well maintained. The apartment ( we stayed in the cottage) had everything we could need and was truly self catering including tea towels, washing up liquids, oil etc! On day we sat out on the sun loungers and the gardeners arrived with cushions without prompting and fitted these for us - very kind! Felt safe and secure with gated entry, quiet area other than some birds that were noisy in the morning but nothing can help that! We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to visit again. Checkout was quick and smooth too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angelinah

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen/Judy

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gildene

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

Muito bom!

Foi maravilhosa!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. We like the view from our room in the beautiful garden. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Just the basin in the bathroom is very small.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Business traveller from San Diego

Excellent value for money.
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lom'S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service de qualité et un personnel d'exception. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'emplacement, à la bonne distance de tout
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blessing

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Relaxing & homely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gavin

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

António

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

Excelente

Serviço muito bom e condições excelentes. Falta uma churrasqueira
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siyabonga

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

8/10 Good

Muzikayise

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

10/10 Excellent

Retired oil CEO

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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.