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African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Restaurant
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Luxury haven in Johannesburg

Melrose Arch's vibrant shopping district surrounds this boutique hotel with an elegant outdoor pool and stylish poolside bar. Two restaurants serve "unreal" breakfast buffets. Praised concierge staff can assist in this safe, restaurant-filled neighborhood.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $207
$180 nightly
$207 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 8 - May 9

Explore the area

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1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196
  • Place, Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, James and Ethel Grey Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Wanderers Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Property grounds
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Birnam
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 184 reviews
$204 nightly
The price is $235
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

With a stay at African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection in Johannesburg (Birnam), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 7 minutes from Nelson Mandela Square. .This luxury hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Sandton City Mall and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Gold Reef City Casino.

What's nearby

  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • James and Ethel Grey Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wanderers Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Wanderers Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 12 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 15 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. George - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grillhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Protea Hotel Fire & Ice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection offers 117 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite at Sebule Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Johannesburg? This hotel has 8331 square feet (774 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sebule Restaurant - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Aduna Bistro - Onsite bistro. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (ZAR 150 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 280 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Aduna Bistro
  • Pool Bar
  • Sebule Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (8,331 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 280 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: ZAR 150 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, window guards, and a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

African Arch
African Pride Melrose
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Melrose Arch African Pride
Pride Melrose Arch
Pride Melrose Arch Hotel
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel Johannesburg
African Pride Melrose Arch Johannesburg
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel Autograph Collection
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African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 451 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dereck

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Muchafara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, room breakfast service cleanliness massage gym and the always smiling staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, comfortable, clean rooms and delightful staff. The building amenities are great and everything is beautiful. Great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Northampton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely professional, friendly, and welcoming. The hotel is impeccably clean (a special shout out to Zodidi who kept my room so clean!). The very safe and convenient. Overall, highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Riverview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has excellent staff and the breakfast is superb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIU WAH MIMIE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well appointed. Staff was awesome and food was ex excellent. Location was great made walking the area quite nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely rate this property 10/10 Staff and location are fabulous. Every single person was friendly and happy. Food was wonderful, location is safe and has everything you need when visiting the area. Gorgeous property. Well done African Pride.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , lovely staff . Breakfast was fabulous . We all loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GENE-FALK

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in excellent, safe location with plenty of shops and restaurants within a short walk. Would 100% recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phathutshedzo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalidass

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best service staff ever. Two excellent restaurants on site. Great value for the money.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an amazing stay! Everyone makes you feel so welcomed every day. Everyone greets you with a smile and amazing energy! The staff was so amazing! The hotel is so beautiful! Food was delicious! We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025