Melrose Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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.
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
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Apartheid Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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.
Top hotels in Melrose
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
No shops. I did not use the pool.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Property was pleasant but does need some refurbishing since it was starting to look a little outdated. Buffet breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Clean rooms,nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Everything was excellant
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Good location, clean and friendly. Rooms are dated with old school TV etc.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square 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.
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.
