Melrose Arch's vibrant shopping district surrounds this boutique hotel with an elegant outdoor pool and stylish poolside bar. Two restaurants serve "unreal" breakfast buffets. Praised concierge staff can assist in this safe, restaurant-filled neighborhood.
Located in Birnam neighborhood, African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection is connected to a shopping center. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Johannesburg Zoo and Johannesburg Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
Luxury boutique hotel connected to the convention center
Located close to Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a facial, a body scrub, or a body wrap. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a shopping mall on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
9 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
An elevator, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Highchairs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
Secured, covered valet parking on site (ZAR 150 per day)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 350 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Restaurants on site
Aduna Bistro
Pool Bar
Sebule Restaurant
Things to do
Art gallery
Designer stores
Gym
Outdoor pool
Shopping mall
Steam room
Family friendly
High chair
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
9 meeting rooms
Conference center (8,331 square feet of space)
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 350 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
Covered valet parking fee: ZAR 150 per day
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, window guards, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Property class
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Frequently asked questions
Does African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection?
As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection on Oct 2, 2026 start from P12,641, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day. Valet parking is available for ZAR 150 per day.
What time is check-in at African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 850 per vehicle applies.
Where is African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection located?
Located in Birnam, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Wanderers Stadium. The Wanderers Golf Club and Nelson Mandela Foundation are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We would not stay at any other hotel in Johannesburg. The hotel is magnificent and the staff are gold star level service. This was our second stay at the African pride Melrose, and we can’t wait to come back and join our African Pride family when we return to South Africa in a couple years time.
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms before and during stay. Hotel safety enhanced by gated community of Melrose Place.
Very nice and elegant style of decor and themes throughout rooms, lobby, and restaurants.
The breakfast buffet was delicious, with a huge variety of options! The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble.