5 Victoria Road, 2197 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Gold Crown One Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment With Balcony, NetFlix & YouTube Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name Gold Crown One Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment With Balcony, NetFlix & YouTube, I thought it was trying a bit too hard. But you know what? Sometimes places with overly descriptive names actually deliver on their promises, and this four-star spot on Victoria Road really does.

The thing about staying in Johannesburg is that location matters more than most people realize, especially if you’re not familiar with the city’s quirky layout. This apartment sits in a quiet residential pocket that feels surprisingly peaceful – I mean, you’re still in Joburg so there’s always some urban hum, but Victoria Road itself is lined with jacaranda trees that create this lovely canopy during bloom season. The building looks pretty standard from the outside, nothing fancy, but once you’re inside the unit, it’s clear someone actually thought about what travelers need. The balcony isn’t huge, but it faces the right direction to catch morning light without getting the harsh afternoon glare that can turn these spaces into ovens.

What really impressed me was how functional everything felt – and I say this as someone who’s stayed in way too many “self-catering” places where the kitchen is basically decorative. Here, you’ve got proper counter space, a full-sized fridge (not one of those mini bar things), and actual cooking equipment that looks like it gets used. The Netflix setup works seamlessly with the decent-sized TV, which honestly saved a few evenings when I was too tired to explore. The internet is solid too, which isn’t always a given in SA. The bedroom gets good airflow, and while the area can get a bit noisy during morning rush hour – people heading toward the M1 – it settles down pretty quickly. I actually found the neighborhood quite walkable during daylight hours, with a few local spots for groceries and coffee within reasonable distance, though you’ll definitely want a car or Uber for getting around the city properly. The building has secure parking, which is absolutely essential here, and the whole setup feels safe and well-maintained. It’s the sort of place that works whether you’re in town for business or just need a comfortable base for exploring Johannesburg – nothing flashy, but everything you actually need done right.

Gold Crown One Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment With Balcony, NetFlix & YouTube Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2$26
One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2$27
Deluxe Family Suite1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2$27
Deluxe Family Room1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2$27
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Reviews of Gold Crown One Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment With Balcony, NetFlix & YouTube

  • Good place and comfortable. – Orji from Uganda – September 14, 2025 (8/10)

    Clean place in a great location, and the staff were really nice.

    What could be improved: Nice place overall! Just a bit noisy at night because the Dogs in the compound barks a lot. The Wi-Fi also went off a couple of times, but aside from that, I really enjoyed it and would love to visit again.

  • The place is Clean and quiet. Location is also very good. The staff are amazing. Always at your service. – Orji from Uganda – September 8, 2025 (9/10)

    The place is Clean and quiet. Location is also very good.

    The staff are amazing. Always at your service.

    What could be improved: Everything about the property is good except one or two times we had an interruption of the WIFI.

    Except that, everything about the property is good.

  • Exceptional – Sibiya from South Africa – August 17, 2025 (10/10)

    Apartment was very good

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Fair – Zinhle from South Africa – June 2, 2025 (5/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Pioneer Park: 1.7 km
  • Rotunda Park: 3 km
  • Gandhi Square: 5 km
  • Carlton Centre: 5 km
  • Shaw Reed Park: 5 km
  • Absa Money Museum: 4.9 km
  • SAB World of Beer: 6 km
  • Hector Norris Park: 1.9 km
  • Claude Beckett Park: 3.1 km
  • James Hall Museum of Transport: 1.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Imperial Restaurant: 350 m
  • Restaurant Ada Awka Special Restaurant: 300 m
  • Restaurant Ambri Africa Pub & Restaurant: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Delta Park: 17 km
  • Rhodes Park: 9 km
  • Apartheid Museum: 6 km
  • Constitution Hill: 7 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bridge: 6 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: 16 km
  • Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve: 13 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: 13 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Wemmerpan Dam: 1.4 km

Public transit:

  • Train Booysens: 3.3 km
  • Train Kaserne West: 4.6 km
  • Subway Gautrain Park Station: 7 km

Closest Airports:

  • Rand Airport: 10 km
  • Grand Central Airport: 35 km
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport: 29 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
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House Rules at Gold Crown One Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment With Balcony, NetFlix & YouTube

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.4

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

8.8

Free Wifi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.8