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Reviews of Motel Mi Pi Chi 4 stars

35 Fourth Avenue Melville, Melville, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa

#94 of 298 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 243 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    A lovely guesthouse. Staff were great and attentive. Well-located in Johannesburg's Melville neighborhood. Will definitely book again if I come back.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2022

    10
    Safe, Convenient Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Literally nothing

    I loved everything especially the location which was only a reasonably priced Uber away from all the main tourist attractions plus really close to lovely local restaurants & cafes! I also felt extremely safe & Virginia was very welcoming & Tyson in particular was excellent at ensuring safety,he went above & beyond in his role which was much appreciated as a solo female traveller! Highlights also include the shower which was hot& powerful & the professional hairdryer in the room.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2022

    9.0
    A very recommendable stay in Johannesburg, especially when only staying for 1-2 nights on transition
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was rather on the smaller side, but still cozy and sizeable enough for two.

    The design of the room and the incorporation of the outdoor space as part of the room were great. Also it had a very high value for money ratio, therefore a succerssful stay all in all. The car is also kept safe in the gated inner courtyard

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2022

    10
    Would definitely stay again and would recommend 100%
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Complimentary water

    Location was good Staff very friendly and helpful especially Tyson and veronica

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    10
    Motel Mi Phi Chi exquisite stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are too thin you can here other people's business 😉😉☺️☺️

    The room and bathroom were very clean.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2021

    10
    Lovely Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is beautiful 😍 and the staff is so kind ❤

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2021

    10
    This stay was such top tier relaxation wow!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I absolutely love the mini bar fridge together with the gorgeous bathroom. We loved the lighting and absolutely enjoyed our stay there. We are definitely coming back.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    9.0
    Was great staying there, great spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Great spot, happy I chose to stay there.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was cozy and spotless.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2021

    8.0
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise on the floor and it's not sound proof in bedrooms,I could hear them from a far distance.

    The set up of the place, felt at home

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2021

    10
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are absolutely beautiful, calming and very clean. The staff were friendly and very helpfull

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Really friendly staff and they were quick to help with anything. Lovely room and bathroom!

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    9.0
    Amazing & Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is beautiful. Exceeded my expectations. I even got a cute upgrade. As a Hotelier myself, i felt super special.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    6.0
    Charming Ambiance and Convenient Location, with Room for Improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Regrettably, my weekend booking coincided with lively guests at the motel, resulting in disrupted sleep due to thin walls and inadequate insulation. Additionally, I encountered challenges with accessing sockets in my room, requiring me to prioritize charging my devices by unplugging either the microwave or TV. Furthermore, the bedding, including the sheets and duvet covers, showed signs of staining and wear, indicating a need for fresher, higher-quality linens.

    Selected Motel Mi Pi Chi for its captivating architectural details during my visit to Johannesburg for a wedding, and I wasn't disappointed. The highlight was undoubtedly the courtyard bathroom, adding a delightful indoor-outdoor ambiance to the space. The room itself was comfortable, and I particularly appreciated the welcoming and attentive service provided by Thuli and Tyson. Positioned conveniently at the lower end of 4th avenue, the motel offers easy access to supermarkets and is within a reasonable distance from the vibrant array of cafes, pubs, and restaurants along 7th avenue. The atmosphere during the day was inviting and pleasant, contributing to an enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    2.0
    Worse experience ever. I regret the day I booked with that hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was very disappointed when I arrived at the hotel they told me that they gave my room to certain people which are white couple and mind due I've already booked the room one month before my arrival! They even contact me asking me to pay deposit and I did just that but when I arrived at the hotel they say we have given ur room to certain people and I couldn't understand why then call me to pay deposit to secure the apartment ? Wht hurt me most is I booked that space month before now they telling me that me and the other couple we double booked the room and deep down I knew that is not possible cos m used to book at booking.com and I've never experienced such thing. Fortunately I told them that if I don't get wht m booked for they must refund back my money cos I can not take what I did not buy or book . The living room did not have TV the kitchen did not HV cloth, sunlight liquid nor did they have cooking pots we only got one small pot and 4cups imagine been family of 7 and sharing 4 cups. In a scale of 10/10 from my side they deserve 1/10

    Liked the fact that the area is too tight when comes to security

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    6.0
    Our stay was uncomfortable, due to lack of sleep in the noisy motel, little to no electricity and a water outage that we
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    High noise levels during the night and early morning hours, lack of bucket with water for toilet, mineral water to drink and the pillows need upgrading. No coffee or breakfast option, although it was advertised.

    It is clean and modern interior.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    4.0
    Upstanding (DSTV) accomdation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dead batteries in the DSTV remote and volume was low. It was recommended I stand up to change the channel as there were no spare batteries available. This was very disappointing. The place has hollow wooden flooring and it didn't feel like I had privacy, because I couldn't turn the volume up on the DSTV and I could hear footsteps and voices in the hallway and adjacent room.

    Value for money, lovely bedroom and bathroom.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    7.0
    Not the best nor the worst place I stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was ok 2 single beds pushed together with one mattress being higher and firmer than the other, other than that, room was comfortable. Breakfast not included

    Staff very friendly, good service. Room was upgraded on arrival. General layout was decent.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that the sheets look dirty though they are clean . I didn't like that there were no pots to use nearby for self catering. Everything is so squashed up inside

    I liked that the host was very attentive. The host was very welcoming.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls, reception on the other side of wall, a bit pricey for Johannesburg

    Cleanliness, yard, area

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like how my access card issue was handled. But other than that, the place was great.

    The room was aesthetically pleasing. Clean and comfortable. The housekeeper was pleasant. I think her name is Thuli.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds. Unserviceable airconditioner

    Air-conditioning not working Tv pictures no visible. No breakfast yet it is in the advert. Beds are not comfortable. The manager does not take customer serious there is no customer service

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 1 night

    When laying in the bed there was a foul smell, like mold or something, bedding did not smell fresh either, I also found a long hair in the towel that was put next to the basin in the bathroom.

    The staff was very friendly

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    7.0
    A hidden germ
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room - Sun
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was not available for most days due to cable theft, it was only available on the last day.

    The bathroom design was exceptional. They provided a room with a desk and a chair which I needed as this was a trip for academic purposes.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    6.0
    Plesant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room - Court Yard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding wasn’t 100% clean. I feel that 1200 was steep but had to pay extra 200 because I only booked for one person even though we’d share a room and we bought our own towels. I think that it’s too expensive for just a room with no other facilities.

    The outdoor facility and the bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2023

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