Melrose Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Things to do

Colours of Johannesburg A Street Art and Graffiti Tour

Full Day Johannesburg Tour to Apartheid Museum and Soweto
Top hotels in Melrose

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
"We needed a hotel quickly when we flew into Johannesburg because our plans fell through. We were able to book easily, check in easily and had a pleasant night’s sleep after a long journey from the states. The staff was gracious and accommodating. The buffet breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"An excellent choice for a late arrival at OR Tambo. Clean, modern and comfortable with great staff. You can access the hotel without going outside: Go up one level after exiting the arrival area- it is at the end of the parking garage access corridor. You take an elevator up to the hotel lobby, then ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Good hotel"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
"The hotel is accessible to variety of shopping and restaurants. Very clean room."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Every time I fly to Johannesburg, I use this hotel. It’s convenient, the rooms are always clean and the staff are always ready to give a helping hand."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Not the best property but it sufficed. I would have preferred staying in the airport at one of the onsite hotels instead or paid a bit extra and gone to Sandton"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Melrose

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.

Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino 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.

Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.















