Melrose
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Top hotels in Melrose
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Amazing Staff but that’s where the good ends sadly. Property needs better management and maintenance.
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 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 15 Apr, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Perfect location for long stops, they have a shuttle every 15mins to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
It’s just a hotel near the airport … nothing exceptional to note about it. The restaurant/food was pretty mediocre. The best thing was the distance to the airport and the shuttle service.
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Very pleasent stay for airport stop.
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Breakfast was very good, plenty to choose from
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by 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.
