Melrose Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4/5(9 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Gold Reef City Casino

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Johannesburg Zoo featuring zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4/5(1 review)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo
Lion Park featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

Apartheid Museum

5/5(13 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum

Activities

Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

AU$48
Per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

AU$191
Per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)

AU$104
Per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)
Hartbeespoort: Aerial Cable Car Ride

Hartbeespoort: Aerial Cable Car Ride

AU$28
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hartbeespoort: Aerial Cable Car Ride
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

AU$165
Per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Sun City Park in Johannesburg

Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

AU$446
Per adult
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
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Our pick of the best Melrose Hotel Deals

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
4 out of 5
28 TOTTENHAM AVENUE, MELROSE, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$325 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$325
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"Clean and organized property."

Reviewed on 27 Sep. 2024

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
4 out of 5
Corner Oxford and Tyrwhitt Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$140 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Sandton ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Great location"

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$187 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,352 reviews)
"The hotel is very tired and worn - needs refurbishing"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$178 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,431 reviews)
"Ideal location as I had an a connecting flight the next day. Hotel check in was effortless, polite and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$132 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Check in very impersonal, receptionists did not say 1 extra word more than was needed, never made eye contact. Nice hotel, great rooms"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$474 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$474
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
over night stay
"Overnight stay but ticked the boxes well"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Melrose

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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.

Rosebank
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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.

Sandton
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Johannesburg CBD

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