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motel Mi Pi CHi

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Johannesburg with free parking

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Located near Johannesburg Zoo, Mi Pi CHi offers a serene retreat with spa services like massages. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. The guesthouse also features a business center, meeting rooms and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is P2,403
P2,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room (Sun Rooms)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Courtyard)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
35 Fourth Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 17 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tilt - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬6 min walk

About this property

motel Mi Pi CHi

Upscale guesthouse near Johannesburg Zoo
Located close to Museum Africa and South African National Museum of Military History, motel Mi Pi CHi provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center, and a snack bar/deli. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at motel Mi Pi CHi boast perks such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420.00 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in. Guests who plan to pay for other guests' stay must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Mi Pi Chi
Mi Pi Chi Johannesburg
Mi Pi Chi Motel
Motel Mi Pi Chi
Motel Mi Pi Chi Johannesburg
motel Mi Pi CHi Guesthouse
motel Mi Pi CHi Johannesburg
motel Mi Pi CHi Guesthouse Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Is motel Mi Pi CHi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at motel Mi Pi CHi?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at motel Mi Pi CHi on Nov 30, 2025 start from P 2,403.43, 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.

How much is parking at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does motel Mi Pi CHi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 420.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is motel Mi Pi CHi located?

Located in Melville, this guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Johannesburg Zoo and within 6 mi (10 km) of South African National Museum of Military History and Museum Africa. Apartheid Museum and First National Bank Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

motel Mi Pi CHi Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly helpful staff, great area to explore, botanical gardens, local eateries, great cultural center with live music down the street. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

More like a boarding house than a hotel but great place to stay. I had no a lovely room with small courtyard view,room had fridge, desk and chair, microwave, jug and tea/coffee, TV, bed was comfortable and very friendly and helpful people. It is in a safe area and a short walk to cafes and shops.
Street view
Room with sliding door to ensuite
Large comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pas de possibilité pour avoir le petit dejeuner. Pas ee café dans la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyatitima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool place to stay on 4th Avenue.

Cool place to stay on 4th Avenue. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zheng Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy place. Walls and door quite thin though. Neighbourhood seemed relatively safe to walk during the day
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TERRIBLE

Terrible,we went to check in in the Evening,only for the guard to tell us that there was no electricity for the past 3 days...we had to book elsewhere and the owner Nicky promised to refund us Contstant lies and excuses but no refund...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

umberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bellissima struttura.

Tutto perfetto. Sistemazione eccellente in tutto. Consigliatissimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly as always !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at this little guesthouse as always. The owner and personnel are so friendly and helpful. We will come back anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ficamos no anexo externo com 2 quartos sala e banheiro. Muito espaçoso e aconchegante . Ideal para família. Próximo a restaurantes e área segura em cape Town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rather dissapointed

The room was clean however the safe did not work. I did not feel as there was no visible security on site on the night that I stayed there. The rooms are not sound proof. If you like the sound of passing traffic and the sounds of people fornicatting. I would suggest you pass then. There was no back up electricity as there was load shedding (no electricity) at the time. The breakfast selection was bland and the selection was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and clean with very friendly staff who went out of their way to make you happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francinep, Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien situé dans un quartier calme et près de nombreux bars et restaurants; un design audacieux mêlant l’ancien à l’ultra-moderne; une aide précieuse pour organiser notre séjour; un excellent petit-déjeuner..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Kaká

Não é um hotel, mas ganha em cortesia!

Se você procura um hotel, esse não é o lugar! Não é bem localizado, longe de tudo! Mas realmente as pessoas são muito simpáticas e fizeram o possível pra nos atender bem e nos ajudar com informações sobre o local !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Ivanete

Liked: Staff & service

Básico

Apesar da simpatia das atendentes, a qualidade do serviço deixa a desejar: camas, limpeza geral e a ausência de alguém na recepção cria um pouco de medo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, comfortable room, safe and central.

Value for money, comfortable, clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Yohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait pour une halte à Jobourg

Hotel très agréable avec le personnel sympa notamment Tyson le garde du corps qui vous accompagne et raccompagne du resto! Parfait pour une halte à Jobourg!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel agréable avec commerces à proximité. Merci à Virginia pour sa patience et ses précieux conseils
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Devesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, stylish, quiet B&B

The hotel is a nice, stylish bed and breakfast located in a quiet residential area of Johannesburg. The name is really a misnomer. The staff was friendly and helpful, and even made me boiled eggs the evening before when I had to leave early for a safari. It’s a little out of the way though and you have to take Uber to get anywhere, but it’s definitely worth the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After mentioning that the safe was not working they fixed it the next day. That was so wonderful. Friendly happy service from front desk and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lourens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little spot

This is a lovely gem. Reasonably priced, clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has period fittings, private mini garden and stylish stone-and-bricks bathroom. Very close to the hipster center of Melville bursting with restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Les chambres ne sont pas du tout insonorisées. Réveillé à chaque fois qu’une voiture arrive ou part la nuit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money, great location and staff

This is our second time staying at Hotel Mi Pi Chi. It is such a little gem of a guesthouse offering all you need in a clean, safe and airy house. Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow travellers when in Melville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019