Melrose
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UNISA, during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Top hotels in Melrose
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Unsafe hotel, breakfast was cold/poor and halal.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Convenient location Decent amenities but not very attentive service No phones in the room to connect with front desk, you have to text and response is slow No urgency and non attentive service considering it’s a airport location - you expect efficiency Shower had brown stains on grout Products are ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
For the price per night, this hotel has very outdated rooms...Not very pleasing to the eyes. The bed slept well though but the dark brown furniture and finishes as well as the paint on the walls, are very dated.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very rude and low quality customer treatment At the spa . The ladies are very disrespectful and have a bad tone. Wouldn'trecommend
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Very pleasent stay for airport stop.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Breakfast was very good, plenty to choose from
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while in the area.
Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
Sandton
A noteworthy feature of Sandton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well-liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
