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motel Mi Pi CHi

4.0 star property
Suburban Johannesburg guesthouse in Melville with free parking
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December 2024
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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Balcony
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Flat-screen TV
Double or Twin Room (Sun Rooms)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Double or Twin Room (Sun Rooms)

Double or Twin Room (Sun Rooms)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Courtyard)

Double or Twin Room (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
35 Fourth Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 16 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilt Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reserved Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

motel Mi Pi CHi

Upscale guest house near Johannesburg Zoo
Located close to South African Museum of Military History and Museum Africa, motel Mi Pi CHi provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business centre and a snack bar/deli. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at motel Mi Pi CHi boast perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420.00 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in. Guests who plan to pay for other guests' stay must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Mi Pi Chi
Mi Pi Chi Johannesburg
Mi Pi Chi Motel
Motel Mi Pi Chi
Motel Mi Pi Chi Johannesburg
motel Mi Pi CHi Guesthouse
motel Mi Pi CHi Johannesburg
motel Mi Pi CHi Guesthouse Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Is motel Mi Pi CHi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at motel Mi Pi CHi?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at motel Mi Pi CHi on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$80.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does motel Mi Pi CHi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 420.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is motel Mi Pi CHi located?

Located in Melville, this guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Johannesburg Zoo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of South African Museum of Military History and Museum Africa. Apartheid Museum and First National Bank Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

motel Mi Pi CHi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 110 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zheng Li

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy place. Walls and door quite thin though. Neighbourhood seemed relatively safe to walk during the day
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TERRIBLE
Terrible,we went to check in in the Evening,only for the guard to tell us that there was no electricity for the past 3 days...we had to book elsewhere and the owner Nicky promised to refund us Contstant lies and excuses but no refund...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

S

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anele

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather dissapointed
The room was clean however the safe did not work. I did not feel as there was no visible security on site on the night that I stayed there. The rooms are not sound proof. If you like the sound of passing traffic and the sounds of people fornicatting. I would suggest you pass then. There was no back up electricity as there was load shedding (no electricity) at the time. The breakfast selection was bland and the selection was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and clean with very friendly staff who went out of their way to make you happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, comfortable room, safe and central.
Value for money, comfortable, clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Devesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, stylish, quiet B&B
The hotel is a nice, stylish bed and breakfast located in a quiet residential area of Johannesburg. The name is really a misnomer. The staff was friendly and helpful, and even made me boiled eggs the evening before when I had to leave early for a safari. It’s a little out of the way though and you have to take Uber to get anywhere, but it’s definitely worth the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After mentioning that the safe was not working they fixed it the next day. That was so wonderful. Friendly happy service from front desk and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lourens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little spot
This is a lovely gem. Reasonably priced, clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has period fittings, private mini garden and stylish stone-and-bricks bathroom. Very close to the hipster center of Melville bursting with restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan Harm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money, great location and staff
This is our second time staying at Hotel Mi Pi Chi. It is such a little gem of a guesthouse offering all you need in a clean, safe and airy house. Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow travellers when in Melville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROPERTY!!! Amenities are poor, and its not cleaned properly, bathroom facilities are outdated. The photos on the website are misleading, they photoshopped them, its way smaller in reality, and run down. With frequent load shedding in South Africa, management should have invested in a generator to ensure guests have electricity all the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mi pi chi,- good 4 me !
I can thoroughly recommend staying at Mi pi chi , smiling friendly staff, comfy rooms with wi fi , satellite telly and endless hot water, located in a vibey area close to shops,restaurants, nightlife etc, all within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kay, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel, in a very very safe area. The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The room was very comfortable and the place is sparkling clean and the breakfast is fantastic! This is a home away from home and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A different type of accommodation. Large studio apartments, spacious and comfortable. Very interesting interior design and furnitures. Wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Joburg visit
Great place. Architecture amazing. Comfy bed, lovely staff, good fast, fabulous restaurants nearby and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018