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In the center of Melville, the Motel Mi Pi Chi has spacious rooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is close to Gritty City, as well as to the M1 highway. The hotel’s rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furniture and hardwood floors. Each room features a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a minibar. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet served in the café, including granola, muffins, scones and fruit juice. They can also prepare their meals in the open plan kitchen area with the floral glass vases and the Portuguese tiles. In the area around the hotel, there are many bars and restaurants. Melville is close to Johannesburg and the Grand Central Airport is 15 miles away. Free private parking is also available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The guy working there Tyson was so cool and helpful, he really made me feel at home. Helped out when I needed anything and the rest of the staff really friendly too
  • Shallone
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The ambience, the quiet location, the shower, what's not to love! Even when there was a power outage, the host went out of her way to find an office for me !
  • Mewaine
    France France
    The hotel is beautiful, the staff is super friendly and helpful, the bed is very comfortable and the location is just perfect, walking distance from cafes and restaurants.
  • Lumka
    South Africa South Africa
    The motel is clean. The facilities are nice and the staff is extremely helpful and kind. We spent two nights at the motel and our entire time there was great
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    Virginia is the soul of the place, she was really nice all along the stay.
  • Piera
    Peru Peru
    The Staff, Tyson and Virginia are lovely and very helpful, they made me feel very comfortable. Room and social areas were sooo beautiful and cozy that made my stay a real pleasure.
  • Joachim
    China China
    Wonderfully located in Melville, within walking distance to shops and restaurants, this brightly renovated place with in-house parking has it all!
  • Megan
    United States United States
    Staff went above and beyond - walking us to dinner, helping us in and out as we were waiting for our flight.
  • Africangirltravels
    South Africa South Africa
    Contemporary modern style. They upgraded me to the Courtyard room which had a semi outdoor bathroom. the host was beyond fantastic and welcoming. Definitely will go back to stay again.
  • J
    South Africa South Africa
    Virginia and the team were excellent and accommodating. The room was very comfortable. Property is well-located, within walking distance of cafés for breakfast, and had no trouble getting Ubers to other parts of the city

Managed by Virginia Mothobi

Company review score: 9.5Based on 409 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The motel is the lovechild of Nicky Rofail, whose humour and poppy inventiveness gives the place its character and charm. The personalities all our wonderful staff members, will uplift yours the moment you walk through the doors.

Property info

motel Mi Pi CHi is a quirky and refreshing take on hospitality. Our motel is the perfect hideaway for contemporary, vibrant and urban nomads with a taste for easy living and original style.

Neighborhood info

Boasting easy drive-in, drive-out accessibility, it's an unexpected oasis on the other side of a rough, high brick wall on Melville's vibey Fourth Avenue.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Motel Mi Pi Chi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
Motel Mi Pi Chi takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Motel Mi Pi Chi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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