We stayed one night at Rutland House on our way back from Kruger Park and before catching the plane to Australia. The Cottage was extremely comfortable and well appointed. Delia and her staff were wonderful and breakfast in the sunny dining room on the Saturday morning was delightful. We will make a point of staying here again and will recommend... More

I was on a trip to Johannesburg from New York and stayed at Rutland House. From the minute you come in Delia makes you feel very welcome. Nothing is too much trouble for her or her staff. The room was spacious and spotless, always fruit and tea and coffee on hand. I would not think of staying anywhere else, when... More

We managed two brief stays in ten days at Delia's charming place. Each room, the cottage and the common dining room exuded a considerate, distinctive charm. Delia's hospitality and that if her staff is warm and gracious. Cannot imagine staying anywhere else on a future trip to Joburg.

We stayed at Rutland House twice during a Southern Africa holiday, for one night and three nights. Both times were very easy, relaxing and enjoyable. On Good Friday we walked through the nearby Botanic Gardens and had lunch at the Lucky Bean in Melville. Delia's recommendations of taxis, tours, transfers and nearby restaurants were all excellent. Staff are also very... More

We spent our one and only night in Johannesburg at the delightful Rutland House. The owner Delia is extremely friendly and accomodating - for example, we arrived in Johannesburg at 5.30am and were collected at the airport by a driver Delia had arranged. When we were dropped at Rutland House we fully expected to perhaps drop our bags and make... More

It is like staying in a private home, with a friend. The room was comfortable, and the gardens surrounding the buildings are magnificent, with a pool and lots of "private" areas, but the biggest asset is Delia, the owner. She saw to our every need, from recommending transport and tours, last minute shopping, booking restaurants, and even driving us a... More

The owner (Delia) is very friendly and goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. Make sure that you have informed her of your arrival time as there is no other front office staff that could help you with checkin. We stayed in the Butterfly room which is great for 2 people. PROS 1. Big rooms with lounge... More

Although I am rating a 4, it is a 5 for value in its price range. The rooms are comfortable, the garden is lovely but Delia is the main attraction for making guests feel at home. We needed to go several miles to pick up a rental car and rather than having us take a taxi, Delia personally drove us... More

My friend and I had a short trip to South Africa. We will leave to safari next day so we did not rent a car. Since we arrived on Sunday, most of the restaurants around Rutland house were closed. Delia has thought ahead where shall we eat for the dinner and suggested we eating in restaurant with a courtesy drive... More