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Melrose, Sandton

From originally being just a small residential and mainly commercial area, Melrose has expanded into an up-market suburb with an expanding commercial sector. The streets are lined with many international branded motor car dealerships.

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Until the early 2000s, Melrose had many fine traditional houses, which are rapidly giving way to cluster house complexes. The streets here are tree lined and beautiful allowing for superb coffee shops to set up tables under the trees. World class restaurants and coffee shops fill the air with enticing aromas.

Take a stroll down these beautiful streets and witness the lush foliage, petite shops and architecture. Spend the day at the Melrose Wild Bird Sanctuary. Here one will witness a symphony of birdsong and vibrant colours. There are more than 120 wild bird species in the reedbeds and indigenous trees around the shimmering lake. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fun family outing with friends and family in spectacular surrounds.

Although small and relatively unharmed by the hustle and bustle of surrounding urban suburbs, Melrose continues to experience development, and yet, its idyllic nature attracts many.

In the vicinity

Hotels & other accommodation options

Guest House

Oxford Healthcare Retreat

Oxford Healthcare Retreat provides accommodation in Melrose. The establishment has a swimming pool, tennis court and garden. All B&B rooms have ...

Self Catering

Villa Moyal Executive

Villa Moyal offers accommodation in magnificently furnished luxury apartments situated in the sought after suburb of Melrose North. The Villa is ...

Hotel

The Peech Hotel

The Peech Hotel is Joburg's newest boutique hotel. Situated centrally in Melrose, The Peech features luxurious rooms, contemporary design and ple...

Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Melrose Place Guest Lodge

Melrose Place accommodates guests in luxurious rooms, all individually decorated, so every time you visit your experience is a little different. ...

Things to do in the area

Arts & Crafts

Artyli Gallery, is a contemporary African Art Gallery based in Sandton which showcases various collections of artwork created by artists at vario...

Art Galleries

Located in the suburb of Birdhaven, not a minute's walk from the Wanderers and close to Melrose Arch, In Toto Gallery is an exciting new Johannes...

Caf�s & Eateries

Bistro Michel

Bistro Michel is the passion and brainchild of Michel Morand, who is acclaimed for having hosted the likes of late president, Nelson Mandela, Mrs...

Family Entertainment

Artjamming�

Visitors to Johannesburg will enjoy Artjamming� in Sandton, which is a fun and exciting destination driven store where customers pay an entrance...

Restaurants: Casual Dining

Piza � Vino

Piza e Vino has proven itself to be a �keeper� in the hearts of local residents, thanks to a bustling atmosphere, an Italian menu and some of the...

Parks & Gardens

James and Ethel Gray Park

Locals who live close to James and Ethel Gray Park claim the park has the best sunrise view in the city. Early risers head to the park with their...

Family Entertainment

Acrobranch

The first ever Acrobranch in South Africa is situated in the picturesque James and Ethel Grey Park around the corner from Melrose Arch. Perfectly...

Noteworthy attractions

Golf Courses

Bryanston Golf Course

The cover is cynodon, which is a strain of bent grass. Another feature of the Bryanston Golf course is the abundance of water hazards and it's po...

Golf Courses

Dainfern Golf Course

Dainfern Country Club golf course is a bold and beautiful Gary Player design. There are big, undulating greens, plenty of interesting water holes...

Golf Courses

Houghton Golf Club

Centrally situated in Johannesburg's wealthy suburb of the same name, the Houghton Golf course has hosted no fewer than eight South African Opens...

Golf Courses

Killarney Country Club

The challenging and lovely Killarney golf course was developed and is owned by the old Transvaal Automobile Club. Originally situated in Killarne...

Golf Courses

Parkview Golf Club

The par 72, 18-hole Parkview Golf course features bent grass greens and kikuyu fairways and is beautifully laid out in a quiet, well-established ...

Golf Courses

River Club Golf Course

Situated in Sandton in Johannesburg, the River Club Golf Course not only scored highest for conditioning, but has some of the best finishing hole...

Golf Courses

Wanderers Golf Club

Lying alongside the famous Wanderers cricket stadium, the scenic 18-hole Wanderers Golf Course is centrally located and plays 6 274 metres long, ...

Golf Courses

Johannesburg Country Club

The country club Johannesburg is one of Africa's finest golfing facilities, with two championship courses on a large piece of ground in the plush...

Shopping

Sandton City Shopping Centre

The scale and elegance of the Sandton City Shopping Centre is known the world over by dedicated shopaholics. It is situated within the richest sq...

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