Pablo House

trip advisor no. 21 of 348 B&Bs/inns

I focused on self-catering mostly, but sometimes you want a little more service, a lot more vibe but still feel like you can wander around barefoot. Mi casa es su casa is totally the vibe at Pablo House – there’s always someone around to pour your drink or make you a (very good) coffee, but the atmosphere is relaxed, the music is cool and you feel very much at home. Then there’s the view – situated on the highest point in Melville, it has an enormous vista over the Melville Koppies all the way to Sandton. Owners Leigh and Louis Roux (the creative force behind popular Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar in Seventh Street) have transformed the interiors with funky art and furniture, and the seven rooms have everything you could want, from smart TVs with Netflix to Nespresso machines. Louis, who also plays bass guitar in a band, is a force of nature – having completed the in-house restaurant (a great place for lunch or dinner), he’s also just finished building a swimming pool.

room tip In most suites (except 3, 6 and 7), you can enjoy the views from your bed. Suite 6 has its own private patio.

cost From R700 pp sharing B&B (guests get a breakfast voucher to use at Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar down the road).

contact 066-215-0993, pablohouse.co.za