Agterplaas Guesthouse is situated at the foot of the historical Melville Koppies. The view, tranquility, and bird life easily lull visitors into forgetting they're in South Africa's busiest city. Yet the attractions of the Melville boutiques, bookshops, coffee bars, and nightclubs are nearby. We are approximately 3 km from Johannesburg University and 7 km from Wits.
At Agterplaas, you’ll experience the charm of a traditional South African homestead, filled with character and old-world appeal The property showcases old-school elegance, with original pressed ceilings, wooden floors, round windows, and iconic verandahs—hallmarks of the area's architectural style.
Agterplaas offers 14 en-suite rooms which are individually decorated, furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds on request; some rooms have a sofa bed for a 3rd person. All units have fans, flat screen TV, a bar fridge, free Wi-Fi, and coffee & tea facilities. Safe parking or lock-up garages are available at no extra cost. Laundry services are available, please enquire at reception.
There is also a very spacious cottage with self-catering facilities and a delightful private garden that would normally be allocated to guests who are staying for longer periods of time.
Different hearty breakfasts, including fresh homemade breads are served in the large dining room, which features authentic Oregon Pine flooring and pressed steel ceilings. We also offer limited informal conference facilities to hire. We also serve lunch and dinner by request. You can choose from a 1 course, 2 course, or 3 course meal for the dinner service. Please enquire at reception to make arrangements.
Melville offers something for everyone, making it an exciting area for tourists and business professionals from all over South Africa and abroad to explore. Whether you're in the mood for upscale restaurants featuring organic produce or casual, student-friendly pizzerias. It's a part of Johannesburg that blends cosmopolitan energy with a laid-back vibe. The shops here have a unique, eclectic charm, reflecting the area's bohemian spirit.
Known for its vibrant nightlife and village-like atmosphere,
Melville is filled with character-rich homes. The lively 7th Street, with its boutiques, bookshops, coffee bars, and nightclubs, is just a short walk away.
Johannesburg offers a rich array of experiences, from recent history and natural beauty to archaeological sites and leisure activities, making it an ideal destination for those short on time or resources to visit places like Kruger Park or the Garden Route. The area also contains shopping malls, tertiary institutions, media businesses, theatres, and hospitals.
Agterplaas was Selected "TOP FIVE JOHANNESBURG SLEEPING" by leading international tourist guide "LONELY PLANET". Refer to our website for all the awards that Agterplaas has received.
* Tours to Soweto and the inner-city
* Apartheid Museum
* University of Johannesburg
* University of the Witwatersrand
* Melville Koppies Nature Reserve
