Menlyn
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Time Square Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Time Square Casino during your visit to Pretoria? Discover the area's stargazing spots and countryside.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Pretoria: Cullinan Surface Diamond Mine Walking Tour
From Pretoria: E-Bike in the wild with game near Jo'burg
Top hotels in Menlyn
The Capital Menlyn Maine
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms. The only thing that could be better is not relying on QR codes etc to order food etc (especially when the QR codes don’t contain all the necessary information) so have a back up with printed copies in each room etc.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Capital Trilogy
Good except but pool section mostly unavailable for resident due to special private parties
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025
The Maslow Hotel, Time Square
Loved it. The decor and location is pleasant.
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025
Menlyn Maine Luxury Rentals
All was good.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Pretoria Menlyn
Everything was in order and check-in was seamless
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Hotel is fine, not a great location beside a river littered with garbage and it stank.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Menlyn
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Lanseria
Travellers like the zoo in Lanseria, and Northern Farm Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
