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
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
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

Activities

Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

AU$47
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Sterkfontein cave

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

AU$103
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

AU$164
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

AU$68
per adult
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

AU$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Feeding the Giraffe at Lion Park

Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour

AU$147
per adult
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$124 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (115 reviews)
Spacious and great location
"Spacious 2 bedroom suite. Friendly staff. Great location in rosebank, within 5 minute walk of restaurants. Room plumbing and AC can be noisy. Nice varied breakfast each morning."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

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$137 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
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! (351 reviews)
"Great service!"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
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$199 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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! (1,609 reviews)
"Clean. Safe. Utilitarian. Needs a bar with seats!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

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$152 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$94 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$94
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
"Clean Felt safe"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$139 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very welcoming and warm staff from shuttle driver to check in to restaurant"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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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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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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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, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange 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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg

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