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motel Mi Pi CHi

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Johannesburg Zoo

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Property grounds
Meeting facility
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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35 Fourth Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092
  • Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Apartheid Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sandton City Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room (Sun Rooms) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room (Sun Rooms)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Studio

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room (Courtyard)

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Apartment

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Melville stay.A stay at this Melville guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Johannesburg Zoo and 6 miles (10 km) of South African National Museum of Military History. Museum Africa and Apartheid Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 17 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 20 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilt - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Huamin Chinese Restaurant & Take Aways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Countess - ‬6 min walk

About this property

motel Mi Pi CHi

4-star guest house near Johannesburg Zoo
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. The business-friendly motel Mi Pi CHi also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg guesthouse.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Motel Mi Pi CHi offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420.00 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in. Guests who plan to pay for other guests' stay must contact the property in advance.

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

Mi Pi Chi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is motel Mi Pi CHi to the airport?

Motel Mi Pi CHi is 17.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at motel Mi Pi CHi?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at motel Mi Pi CHi on Aug 22, 2025 start from $43.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does motel Mi Pi CHi have an airport shuttle?

Motel Mi Pi CHi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 420.00 per vehicle.

Does motel Mi Pi CHi offer free breakfast?

Motel Mi Pi CHi does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at motel Mi Pi CHi?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Gold Reef City Casino (11-min drive) and Montecasino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at motel Mi Pi CHi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at motel Mi Pi CHi?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does motel Mi Pi CHi have a pool?

Motel Mi Pi CHi does not have a pool.

Does motel Mi Pi CHi have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is motel Mi Pi CHi to downtown Johannesburg?

Motel Mi Pi CHi is 3.4 mi away from Johannesburg.

motel Mi Pi CHi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

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

Great place to stay

More like a boarding house than a hotel but great place to stay. I had no a lovely room with small courtyard view,room had fridge, desk and chair, microwave, jug and tea/coffee, TV, bed was comfortable and very friendly and helpful people. It is in a safe area and a short walk to cafes and shops.
Street view
Room with sliding door to ensuite
Large comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly helpful staff, great area to explore, botanical gardens, local eateries, great cultural center with live music down the street. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyatitima

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

Cool place to stay on 4th Avenue.

Cool place to stay on 4th Avenue. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zheng Li

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy place. Walls and door quite thin though. Neighbourhood seemed relatively safe to walk during the day
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TERRIBLE

Terrible,we went to check in in the Evening,only for the guard to tell us that there was no electricity for the past 3 days...we had to book elsewhere and the owner Nicky promised to refund us Contstant lies and excuses but no refund...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

S

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anele

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rather dissapointed

The room was clean however the safe did not work. I did not feel as there was no visible security on site on the night that I stayed there. The rooms are not sound proof. If you like the sound of passing traffic and the sounds of people fornicatting. I would suggest you pass then. There was no back up electricity as there was load shedding (no electricity) at the time. The breakfast selection was bland and the selection was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and clean with very friendly staff who went out of their way to make you happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Great staff, comfortable room, safe and central.

Value for money, comfortable, clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Devesh

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

Nice, stylish, quiet B&B

The hotel is a nice, stylish bed and breakfast located in a quiet residential area of Johannesburg. The name is really a misnomer. The staff was friendly and helpful, and even made me boiled eggs the evening before when I had to leave early for a safari. It’s a little out of the way though and you have to take Uber to get anywhere, but it’s definitely worth the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After mentioning that the safe was not working they fixed it the next day. That was so wonderful. Friendly happy service from front desk and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lourens

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

Lovely little spot

This is a lovely gem. Reasonably priced, clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has period fittings, private mini garden and stylish stone-and-bricks bathroom. Very close to the hipster center of Melville bursting with restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan Harm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Good value for money, great location and staff

This is our second time staying at Hotel Mi Pi Chi. It is such a little gem of a guesthouse offering all you need in a clean, safe and airy house. Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow travellers when in Melville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROPERTY!!! Amenities are poor, and its not cleaned properly, bathroom facilities are outdated. The photos on the website are misleading, they photoshopped them, its way smaller in reality, and run down. With frequent load shedding in South Africa, management should have invested in a generator to ensure guests have electricity all the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Mi pi chi,- good 4 me !

I can thoroughly recommend staying at Mi pi chi , smiling friendly staff, comfy rooms with wi fi , satellite telly and endless hot water, located in a vibey area close to shops,restaurants, nightlife etc, all within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kay, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel, in a very very safe area. The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The room was very comfortable and the place is sparkling clean and the breakfast is fantastic! This is a home away from home and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018