Designed with a curator’s touch, African Pride Melrose Arch is where luxury meets heritage at our 5-star Johannesburg hotel. Experience unparalleled comfort in our spacious rooms, perfect for both business and leisure travelers, featuring bathtubs for relaxation, work desks, and generous closet space. Embark on a culinary journey at our new restaurants, Aduna and Sebule. Aduna offers all-day dining, while Sebule serves up a sophisticated grillhouse experience. Named after the Swahili words for "to gather" and "livingroom," these venues embody the symbolism of the baobab tree which is a place of gathering. Blending sophisticated luxury with cultural richness, our Johannesburg hotel is a sanctuary from the city's hustle. Enjoy warm hospitality, savor local flavors, and uncover Southern Africa's hidden gems, all while immersing yourself in the essence of coming together.
Harmonising modern amenities with traditional influences, African Pride provides a luxurious retreat.
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In the heart of Johannesburg, where the sun warmly embraces the earth and the landscapes create a canvas of unparalleled beauty, the African Pride, Autograph Collection Hotel stands as a sanctuary of refined comfort and cultural immersion. Designed with a curator’s touch, the hotel celebrates the spirit of Southern Africa through its architecture, inspired by the region's rich heritage, culture, biodiversity, and landscapes. As you pass through the thick, heavy Tanzanian wooden doors, originally used to the entrance of a tribal village signifying the tribes wealth, strength, and power, you enter a vast lobby adorned with a handcrafted sunrise wall mural. This mural symbolises the African sunrise, with a baobab tree representing the wildlife's need for shelter. Every stay at the African Pride is an opportunity to discover the authentic soul of South Africa. This urban oasis offers an immersive and authentic experience like no other. Your welcome awaits at the African Pride.
Extraordinary Location
Our location is as distinctive as we are. Melrose Arch, South Africa's only 'smart city,' is renowned for its world-class safety and security. In Johannesburg’s dynamic landscape, Melrose Arch blends convenience and sophistication.Melrose Arch integrates business, leisure, and living, offering uninterrupted power, reliable water, and eco-friendly systems. Solar energy and a backup water system ensure continuous availability, while advanced climate control and waste recycling enhance sustainability. Verdant gardens and clean air further elevate the quality of life. These features significantly enhance the guest experience at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel. Guests enjoy modern amenities and sustainable practices, ensuring a luxurious stay. The vibrant atmosphere, with trendy cafés, boutiques, and restaurants nearby, adds to the allure. The synergy between Melrose Arch and the African Pride creates an exceptional experience, where modern urbanism meets African cultural pride.
Elevated Uniforms
The House of David Tlale is renowned for creating luxurious, unique garments that embody African heritage. David Tlale, an acclaimed African fashion designer, launched his brand in 2003 after winning the Elle New Talent award at SA Fashion Week. In collaboration with this award-winning designer, The African Pride hotel features uniforms personally designed and crafted by David Tlale. These uniforms seamlessly blend contemporary luxury with traditional African elements. Drawing inspiration from Africa’s diverse landscapes and cultures, the garments provide a sophisticated look for hotel staff while narrating the story of Africa’s richness and diversity through a thoughtful infusion of colors, patterns, and textures. This partnership transforms hotel uniforms into wearable art, enhancing the hotel’s ambiance and celebrating the fusion of luxury and African cultural aesthetics. The result is a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing African cultural pride.
African Inspired Dining Experience
Discover Aduna, one of the best restaurants in Johannesburg, for a culinary adventure where contemporary cuisine harmonizes with South African flair. Savor exceptional dishes and drinks in a stylish, modern setting.
African Inspired Dining Experience
Indulge your senses at our South African restaurant in Johannesburg. Experience a diverse menu with dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, all prepared using the renowned South African method of open-fire cooking.
African Inspired Dining Experience
Unwind at our poolside cocktail bar in Johannesburg, where you can savour a variety of refreshing drinks while enjoying the African sun or dine seated at a table in the pool for a refreshing experience.
Poolside Retreat
Nestled in breathtaking surroundings, the African Pride provides a tranquil escape where guests can reconnect and find harmony in the beauty of their surroundings. This urban retreat features a relaxing outdoor poolscape where luxury meets nature. Elegant loungers and cabanas line the poolside, providing the perfect spot to relax and soak up the African sun. Whether its a refreshing dip, a cocktail at the poolside bar or seated at a table in the pool or simply unwinding in the serene atmosphere, the African Pride outdoor poolscape experience is exactly like nothing else.
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African Dynamism
African Dynamism refers to the vibrant, evolving, and adaptive nature of Africa. This concept highlights the continent's ability to integrate diverse influences and maintain cultural richness despite changing times. This dynamism is evident in various aspects in African culture including beadwork. Beadwork in Africa dates back to prehistoric times, with early beads made from shells, bones and stones serving as symbols of identity, status, and heritage. Today, the unique colours, shapes and material, reflects an individualism exactly like nothing else. In many cultures, giving beads as a gift to a guest is a gesture of hospitality, respect, and goodwill. This tradition reflects the deep-rooted values of community and connection.That is why every African Pride guest is gifted a beaded item personally crafted by the hotel staff conveying a unique cultural narrative.They are not just souvenirs but symbols of African Pride hospitality.
Fitness
Newly opened fitness centre,equipped with brand-new Technogym state-of-the-art technology.
Swimming
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection®
1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196
Free Wifi
Dry Cleaning Service
Laundry
Room Service
24 Hour Room Service
Wake up Calls
Daily Housekeeping
Turndown Service
Mobile Key
Digital Check In
Service Request
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am
Minimum Age to Check In: 21
Pets Not Allowed
Daily: R75
Daily: R175.00
Accepts: Credit Cards
24-hour Front Desk
Concierge desk service
Property has elevators
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +27 11-2146666
Property has elevators
Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools
Service Animals are welcome without a fee or documentation
Accessible Entrance to On-Site Pool
Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Deadbolts on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Room Windows Open
Secondary Locks on Room Windows
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Carbon Footprint: 19.04 kg per room night
Water Footprint: 201.19 liters per room night
The check-in time at African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® is 3:00 pm and the check-out time is 10:00 am.
The pet policy at African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® is:
Pets Not Allowed
The parking options at African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® are:
The property amenities at African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® are:
Yes, African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® has in-room Wi-Fi available to hotel guests. Marriott Bonvoy members receive complimentary in-room Internet access when they book direct. Sign up for Marriott Bonvoy for free as you complete your African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® booking.
The closest airport near African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). JNB is located approximately 30.1 KM from the hotel.
Yes, African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® has an airport shuttle to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
No, African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection® does not have electric vehicle charging stations.
