Melville
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.
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.
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.
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
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Top hotels in Melville
motel Mi Pi CHi
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 ...
Reviewed on May 21, 2025
Agterplaas Guesthouse B&B
Great accommodation
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2021
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel was extremely clean
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Room was clean. Airport shuttle was great except for aggressive, for tips, porters at airport on our arrival. Breakfast was good. Lounge was nice. Service good. Hotel raised the price on our second day, but would not offer 6 hour extended stay. Maintenance man needs to sand bathroom door to close ...
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
The room was spotless and staff were very good and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Staff was excellent room clean and restaurant amazing. They are getting a four not a five star for in reason. I stayed here because of the smoking area and being able to get drinks and meet clients. They have taken that away and now you have to stand in front of the hotel no where to sit and not ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melville
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.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
