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The Capital Melrose

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 250 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Atholl Oaklands Road, Corner of Kernick Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2076
  • Place, Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James and Ethel Grey Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wanderers Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Birnam within a 5-minute walk of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, The Capital Melrose is within a 15-minute stroll of James and Ethel Grey Park. This 109-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James and Ethel Grey Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wanderers Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Foundation - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Wanderers Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 10 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 14 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grillhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr. George - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Protea Hotel Fire & Ice - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Capital Melrose

Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
At The Capital Melrose, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 250 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Capital Melrose?

The Capital Melrose provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Capital Melrose?

This hotel is situated in Birnam within a 10-minute walk of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and James and Ethel Grey Park. You'll also find Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Capital Melrose?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Capital Melrose have a casino at the property?

No, The Capital Melrose doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Capital Melrose?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Capital Melrose good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Capital Melrose?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Capital Melrose have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Capital Melrose serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Capital Melrose allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Capital Melrose.

Are there connecting rooms at The Capital Melrose?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Capital Melrose?

The closest major airport to The Capital Melrose is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 23.7 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 16.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Capital Melrose?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Capital Melrose.

The Capital Melrose Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't eat in the hotel so can't comment. Staff excellent, rooms smart, clean and comfortable. However really bad nights sleep. So advsie for all. Don't take a room that is immediately next door to the gym as we heard music and the treadmills going throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vonai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located reasonable rates clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayes

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The only thing I would comment on is that the restaurant was a bit too expensive. Paul's in the Melrose Arch which is one of the most upmarket restaurants in the area was cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great friendly helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - helpful friendly staff ..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sindi

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property safe for solo travelers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

nametso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food is bad and on the web it says 5 mins drive to Sandton city which is not true. Ceiling is dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value near Melrose Arch for dining and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No complaints

Good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimalan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bongani

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nimalan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimalan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone, everything was Magnificent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay ! Lovely staff and very big clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nkosilathi

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

10/10 Excellent

Nkosilathi

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

10/10 Excellent

Iesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable distance to Melrose Arch. Visited from the U.S. would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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