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Looking for a guest house in Dobsonville, Soweto? We found five guest houses and a motel with Dobsonville-area listings you can check online, mostly in Ext 2, Ext 5 and Dobsonville Gardens. They are small, owner-run places, and most do not publish a price list, so phone ahead or book through a platform. Cheap overnight rates seen online on 13 September 2026 were around R410 to R460 a night for selected dates.
Each entry below shows the listed address and phone number and where we found it. For motels, B&Bs and other stay types, see Accommodation in Dobsonville.
Verified listings: Dobsonvilla Guesthouse, The Guest Dobsonville, Ramohlola’s Guesthouse, Lethunathi Guest House, Dobsonville Motel and KwaSihle Guest House
Where they are: Dobsonville Ext 2, Ext 5, Dobsonville Gardens and the Thulani side
Prices per night: about R412 to R456 at two places on booking platforms (Google Maps price comparison, 13 September 2026, selected dates)
Closed: Phomolong Guest House on Moremi Street shows as permanently closed on Google Maps
Last checked: 13 September 2026. Confirm directly before travelling
Where to Stay in Dobsonville
Guest houses in Dobsonville are spread through residential streets rather than grouped in one strip. Two of the listings are in Dobsonville Ext 2, one is in Ext 5, the motel is in Dobsonville Gardens on the western side, and KwaSihle is on Albertina Sisulu Road in neighbouring Thulani. Pick the area that suits where you need to be each day, then compare rooms and rates.
Guest Houses & Short-Stay Options
Listed details below come from Google Maps and at least one other public listing, checked on 13 September 2026. Phone numbers and addresses are as listed by those sites, so confirm them when you call.
Dobsonvilla Guesthouse
- Area: Dobsonville Ext 5
- Listed address: 12393 Monenepe Street, Ext 5, Dobsonville, Soweto, 1863
- Listed phone: 081 389 8989
- Listed on Google Maps with a link to its Facebook page, and on BNB Finder.
The Guest Dobsonville
- Area: Dobsonville Ext 2
- Listed address: 7636/22 Ngcobo Street, Ext 2, Dobsonville, Soweto
- Listed phone: 078 325 5643
- Listed on Google Maps and BNB Finder.
Ramohlola’s Guesthouse
- Area: Dobsonville Ext 2
- Listed address: 11270 Dobsonville Ext 2, Soweto, 1863
- Listed phone: 079 886 9673
- Google Maps lists check-in from 12:00 and check-out by 11:00. Also listed on Tripadvisor.
Lethunathi Guest House
- Area: Dobsonville
- Listed address: 10927 Mokoena Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, 1863 (as given in business directories)
- Listed phone: 083 592 7671
- Google Maps also lists a second branch, Lethunathi Guest House II, at 12344 Mopane Crescent with the same number.
Dobsonville Motel (MOTEL Dobsonville Gardens)
- Area: Dobsonville Gardens
- Listed address: 941 Felicia Street, Dobsonville Gardens, Soweto
- Listed phone: 076 041 4385
- Appears as “Dobsonville Motel” on Google Maps and “MOTEL Dobsonville Gardens” on Facebook. Google Maps showed rooms bookable through Booking.com and Agoda.
KwaSihle Guest House
- Area: Thulani, on the edge of Dobsonville
- Listed address: 3583/41 Albertina Sisulu Road, Thulani, Soweto, 1863 (Google Maps)
- Booking.com lists it under Dobsonville, while Google Maps places it in Thulani. Book and contact it through the booking platform.
Phomolong Guest House
Phomolong Guest House at 3598 Moremi Street was listed as a Dobsonville guest house, but Google Maps marks it as permanently closed and its website domain no longer shows an active site. Treat any prices or booking offers you see for it elsewhere with caution.
Prices & Budget Guidance
There is no official “Dobsonville guest house price list”. Rates are set by each owner and change with dates and demand. On 13 September 2026 Google Maps showed these one-night rates pulled from booking platforms:
| Establishment | Dates shown | Rate shown |
|---|---|---|
| KwaSihle Guest House | 14 to 15 September 2026 | R412 (Booking.com), R441 (Agoda) |
| Dobsonville Motel | 4 to 5 October 2026 | R456 (Booking.com), R490 (Agoda) |
Other places asked guests to contact them for rates. For a cheap guest house in Dobsonville:
- Phone two or three places and ask for the total price for your dates, including breakfast if offered.
- Ask whether the bathroom is shared. Shared-bathroom rooms are usually cheaper.
- Ask about hourly or day “rest” rates if you need a room for a few hours. They are not published consistently online.
- Book midweek if you can, and book early for weekends, funerals and events.
Best Areas for Different Needs
| Need | Consider | Listed options |
|---|---|---|
| Several places to compare nearby | Dobsonville Ext 2 | The Guest Dobsonville, Ramohlola’s Guesthouse |
| Staying in Ext 5 | Dobsonville Ext 5 | Dobsonvilla Guesthouse |
| Western side, near the R558 | Dobsonville Gardens | Dobsonville Motel |
| Online booking through a platform | Thulani and Dobsonville Gardens | KwaSihle Guest House, Dobsonville Motel |
Looking for a guest house near Dobsonville Mall? The mall is at 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road in Mmesi Park. Enter each listed address in your map app to check the distance before you book.
Amenities & Booking Tips
- Confirm the room type, bed size and whether the bathroom is en-suite.
- Ask about secure parking, Wi-Fi, hot water and backup power.
- Check check-in and check-out times. Ramohlola’s Guesthouse lists check-in from 12:00 and check-out by 11:00 on Google Maps.
- Ask for written confirmation of the booking and price by SMS, WhatsApp or email.
- Pay through the booking platform or on arrival once you have seen the room. Be wary of anyone asking for an upfront EFT to a personal account.
- Carry ID in case it is requested at check-in.
Transport & Nearby Places
- Dobsonville Mall for groceries, banking and fast food: 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mmesi Park.
- Dobsonville Police Station: 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, 011 983 1506.
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus: 5604 Van Onselen Road.
- Getting around: minibus taxis serve the main roads. Ikwezi and Naledi are the nearest train stations on Google Maps; check Metrorail service first.
Verified Accommodation Options
| Establishment | Area | Listed phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dobsonvilla Guesthouse | Dobsonville Ext 5 | 081 389 8989 |
| The Guest Dobsonville | Dobsonville Ext 2 | 078 325 5643 |
| Ramohlola’s Guesthouse | Dobsonville Ext 2 | 079 886 9673 |
| Lethunathi Guest House | Dobsonville | 083 592 7671 |
| Dobsonville Motel (MOTEL Dobsonville Gardens) | Dobsonville Gardens | 076 041 4385 |
| KwaSihle Guest House | Thulani, on the edge of Dobsonville | Contact via booking platform |
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