Melville Travel Guide
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Full Day Soweto Township and Apartheid Museum Tour
Top hotels in Melville
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
This is a standard airport hotel with the great benefit of being accessible directly from within the airport building. It is also reasonably priced. The restaurant is good enough with a big well priced breakfast. Recommended if you have to overnight at the airport in Johannesburg.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Perfect for a quick stopover
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
A bit dated but very spacious rooms and good restaurant and bars
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
It was a freshening experience to say the least. It was okay
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The staff was very kind and helpful. Since our group had to leave before the breakfast opened, they made us breakfast to go. The shuttles were on time and accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
54 On Bath
Well trained staff Great attention to detail and service What you would expect from a 5 star hotel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
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.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
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.
