Melrose
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Top hotels in Melrose
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Spacious clean room with high ceiling. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location as it's steps away from Rosebank Mall.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
This is a generic airport hotel. The rooms plain and basic but very clean, that is all one requires. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The window blinds were not covering well.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The rooms were neat and staff was friendly and
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Room is very basic. Windows are very good to control noise, but the planes fligth over the hotel when landing - so you may hear the noise from time to time (not so many fligths). Restaurant is good (the option breakfeast + diner we took was excelent). Staff is amazing.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Everything was excellant
Reviewed on Feb 26, 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.
