Motel Mi Pi Chi

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Situated in the centre of Melville, Motel Mi Pi Chi offers 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 wooden 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 muesli, muffins, scones and fruit juices. 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 24 km away. Free private parking is also available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • 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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lehan
South Africa South Africa
“Got everything you need and extras that you don’t find in similar establishments like mini bar, room safe, microwave, etc.”
Luigi
Belgium Belgium
“The hotel is very clean and the rooms are spacious. Virginia is lovely and always helpful. Highly recommended!”
Alexa
South Africa South Africa
“We were absolutely blown away by the staff at Mi Pi Chi - especially the night guard, Tyson! We arrived late on a Thursday night, and it was one of our first trips to JHB, we were unfamiliar with the area and felt a little unsettled as we arrived...”
Chloe
France France
“Very well located, pretty and comfy, and the people are Lovely !”
Alexia
South Africa South Africa
“Everything. Am looking to stay there again for business.”
Monique
South Africa South Africa
“Good location, large house, friendly and helpful staff.”
Matlou
South Africa South Africa
“Rooms are clean, spacious, and beautifully designed”
Donna
South Africa South Africa
“everything was nice clean and beautifully. I love their whole bathroom set up in the room I was in. both the host and owner are lovely”
Chéri
South Africa South Africa
“We had everything we needed, the place was clean, comfortable and very big. We had a wonderful stay.”
Ramulifho
South Africa South Africa
“The property was good, well maintained, and very clean.The owner was very nice, kind, and just the sweetest lady. I would definitely recommend it to anyone”

Managed by Virginia Mothobi

Company review score: 9.4Based on 392 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Motel Mi Pi Chi takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.