Motel Mi Pi Chi

Chambre tres propre , très bien équipée avec micro ondes frigo et bouilloire , personnel très accueillant ,

Rien tout était bien

Room was extremely neat with daily housekeeping. Staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming, going above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction. The room has a bar fridge with drinks to purchase and a fridge for personal use, as well as a microwave and kettle in the room with stocked coffees and teas. There is a TV with DSTV installed for winding down, there are also free WiFi to connect to, as well as an aircon and fan in the room. I had a private viewing into the back yard, which was wonderful to get morning sun into the room. Again, the staff were incredibly friendly and willing to go the extra mile after hours for guest enquiries.

Possible rats in the flooring, however staff are aware of the problem and ensured to get rid of the pests as soon as possible. Personal preference that the pillows might need to be a more fluffy as the pillows in the room with too flat and thin to comfortably sleep on.

Localização e quarto confortável e bem equipado.

Faltou água todos os dias da nossa hospedagem, só voltou no último dia em que fomos embora (ou seja, pegamos a água somente pela manhã)! Foi uma experiência horrível ficar no quarto sem descarga funcionando, sem poder tomar banho etc. O hotel nos ofereceu um centro de bem estar para banho (fora da propriedade) e galões de água para ajudar, mesmo assim o desconforto foi enorme. Um ponto importante: antes de chegarmos, o hotel já estava sem água, portanto, poderia ter nos avisado e nos realocado em outro lugar!!! Este ponto é importante, pois mostraria respeito com o hóspede!!! Outro ponto importante: sempre gostamos de fechar hotéis com café da manhã, pois é uma grande facilidade quando se está viajando. Este hotel não tinha café incluso, mesmo assim o escolhemos pois no Booking dizia que oferecia café da manhã com custo apartado, e estávamos dispostos a pagar. Somente quando chegamos lá é que avisaram que não ofereciam. Sorte que havia cafeteira perto, mas em dias de passeios cedo não dá tempo. Isso também achamos bastante desrespeitoso com os hóspedes! Deveria ocorrer maior transparência nas informações!

The room was clean

Nothing

I got robbed at gunpoint on my way back to or tambo lost everything...im never coming back to Joburg again.please Don't ever use indrive,my stay was okay but it ended on a bad note.

The place is located in a very convenient area. It is a well kept accommodation with great facilities. Virginia made our stay so comfortable. She went over and above for us by welcoming us and ensuring that we had everything we needed. She even stored our luggage safely while I had to go somewhere. Thank you.

Quiet. Private. Secluded. Safe.

Electrical geyser issue on some days.

L'emplacement et la gentillesse du personnel

Rien.

Spacious, well fitted. Excellent bathroom with private garden

Nothing.

Location for my trip was great!

Beds were not great but I sleep on a great mattress at home so hard to compare. I needed much firmer pillows.

L’originalité du lieu, ça ressemble plus à une grande demeure accueillante qu’à un motel, on se sent chez soi partout.

Pas grand chose

This is a very nice and cozy place, staff is great and the location is safe

Bed was comfy

The pillows could be better

Is clean and comfortable

Few plugs in the room

The room

No alternative when there was no power

I loved my room. My wife and son enjoyed their stay there and they have such lovely staff members. It was definitely a home away from home. The bed is big enough that you can literally roll all night along. I had some great conversations with the staff from the reception.

Absolutely nothing.

Tout 🤗🤗🤗👍

The place met my expectations and for the price it was worthwhile . Staff was friendly . The parking facility is complex to get into and out of . overall met my expectations for the price offered

Parking however this is the way the place is built and takes some extra manoevering , come with a small car

Centrally located

The hotel should invest in a reservoir so that when the main water supply is under maintenance, visitors have enough water for toilets and bathing We had to do our bathing accross the street

The place is decent overall.

The customer service. I waited for over and hours before they could even open the gate and attend to me.

On a beaucoup apprécié l accueil de Virginia. Le quartier sécurisé et les restaurants accessibles à pied.

Room felt cosy and like a mini hotel.

Best of the best I can’t compliment Thuli and Tyson enough they were like family to me and always pleasant never rude . I just needed a place to rest for a few days and I found the silence I needed without being bothered . I am truly grateful for such an amazing place to recoup and rest without noise or chaos . I will definitely be back I extended my stay by three more days cos I actually just felt at home. I loved it thank you for the convenience and ease . And your staff is just so lovely

Cozy and clean

Toilet not well repaired

Стильный отель в хорошем районе за приемлемую цену. Большое спасибо Вирджинии за то, что всегда была готова помочь решить любой вопрос, она сделала моё пребывание здесь очень комфортным.

Tyson is very helpful, approachable and knowledgeable who not only recommended very nice and affordable meal around the area since the very first day when I arrived late and even leaded me to the restaurant, but also introduced the soca culture, SA politics, informations of tourist attractions. Virginia also nice and approachable, she always smiles and gives the warm vibes. I wish she enjoys the holiday.

Water and electricity not very stable. The water can be weak and/or no hot water. Also, power outage happened several times during my 6 nights stay. (tho Tyson always sorted it out very soon)

Nada

Sem água quente, sem chuveiro, sem informações dessas limitações, estrutura física precisa de uma reforma.

Le service de Tyson en particulier

L'incompréhension concernant notre transfert de l'aéroport au motel.

I loved the room decor and the fact that it was all glass looking on to an enclosed and completely private small garden area. It was so light and airy and really comfortable. Lovely room with everything you could need - small minibar stocked with lots of goodies.

There wasnt anything I didnt like - the whole place was lovely. A great location and very lovely and comfortable place to stay. I would go back another time.

The quiet was good. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The cleaning services were okay.

There's no breakfast. The gate was loud and disturbing every time it was opened or closed at night. I stayed close to the gate. Although the bedding was clean and clearly washed, it had quite a few stains/marks from wear over time.

Super, toller Aufenthalt! Das Personal war mega lieb und proaktiv! Das Zimmer war sehr schön und hatte alles notwenige. Die Lage war ebenfalls gut!

There was no breakfast provided. Apparently you have to inform the facility two days prior to arrange a breakfast that they will eventually provide you for

The whole establishment had two employees present. They juggled tasks between porter, bell captain, front office, food and beverage as well as housekeeping

Very friendly and helpful team at the location! The house was comfortable and clean as well, with anything you might need

The people working here were very friendly and helpful, which is the very best part of it. The location is clean, and ready to live in, and just a walk away from many nice shops and restaurants.

Everything was 5 star very impressive keep up the good service

The fact that there was no curtains in front of the shower and toilet windows

Very nice staff, thanks to them I really felt welcomed and cared! Location is very good, with possibilities to walk around during the day

Incredible staff! Nice position

Including breakfast

Beautiful rooms. Comfy beds

Thin walls

La atención de Tayson, el guarda de seguridad.

Las instalaciones no eran lo que esperábamos,no sé correspondía con las imágenes. La comunicación con la regente no era buena, tuvimos nuestras discrepancias.

Quaint and quiet. Amazing bathroom and atmosphere. Would definitely stay here again.

Na

It was a great pleasure staying at this great intimate facility. The staff were all friendly, going out of their way to make my stay great. The place is close to shops (small supermarkets around the corner on the main street) and Campus Square. It is easily accessible and very private for those quiet moments when as a guest you want to rest or do some work. Thank you to all the staff at MI PI CHI. This was a recommendation by a friend. It shall go on my go to place whenever I visit Johannesburg.

Great location n big house.

One bathroom was a bit of problem. Kitchen could have been better equipped. Bathroom drainage system has a problem and water was leaking and creating puddle.

It was a good place to stay. Very convenient as it's right on the road and yet quiet. The pillows are a bit flat and could be changed. I loved the upgrade to a bigger room with an interesting bathroom area....you need to visit you to know what I'm talking about. Mi Pi Chi is a true reflection of what they show on the website. Generally, a place worth a second visit, and whatever was amiss, Ma Virginia made it all right. She's an asset to that place.

This motel has nicely designed and comfy rooms. There is a kitchen which you can use if you'd like to cook. Also the staff were very friendly, helpful, wanting to go the extra mile. Thank you Tyson for walking me to the restaurant! Thank you Tandi for offering me the opportunity to take a shower before the night flight back home!

The communication was not so fortunate: I had asked for a transfer from the airport, but for some reason never got any response the day of arrival (I ended up taking Uber). When I inquired about the options of breakfast at arrival, there were no possibilities anymore. Of course I can understand this for the following day: preparations need to be made. But after the second night, this might be feasible again? The location of the motel is okay: it is an agreable neighbourhood with restaurants and bars in a walkable distance... but these are out of reach after sunset when single and without a car (Tyson was so sweet to help me out the first night). The iron entrance gate makes a lot of noise, so in the rooms next to it, you only get as much sleep as the hours that the gate is not being used.

O silêncio, espaço muito tranquilo. Cama confortável e casa de banho de bom gosto com muita luz e acesso a um pequeno terraço interno do apartamento. Staff simpático e prestativo.

N/A

Lots of light, good internet

Couldn’t sleep. They have two gates that open and close and sound like a rolling thunder. When the slide shows go back it’s the same. Plus you hear the people on the rook next to you and walking on the wooden floor. You hear the cars driving by in the street in front. And next door they are wracking a house down so the whole day you hear them hammering

A safe and very clean accomodation in Melville. Very nice interior. Friendly welcoming. Good location, Authentic and charming area.

Accoglienza molto gentile. La casa è molto carina e ha un parcheggio interno privato. Quartiere residenziale a due passi dalla via principale di Melville dove sono presenti ristoranti e locali e un paio di bellissimi posticini per la colazione. Il personale dell’hotel ci ha sempre comunque raccomandato di usare Uber la sera. La mattina siamo andati a piedi.

Nel pomeriggio hanno chiuso completamente l’acqua. Cosa che non avevo trovato specificata da nessuna parte quando ho prenotato. Quindi niente doccia sino al mattino dopo. Se avessi voluto fare la doccia sarei dovuta andare alla palestra della via, dello stesso proprietario del motel. È un Motel quindi no colazione ma spazi comuni molto carini se avessimo deciso di prepararcela da soli.

The rooms were beautifully, and the staff is the best, Tyson was very helpful. They have some open kitchen where you can prepare your food, otherwise there are restaurants nearby .

Unfortunately, we didn't have water, although they did make plan B where we can bath and put some water in the bathroom. It was beyond their control unfortunately, as the whole area didn't have water.

Schöne Unterkunft mit geschmackvollen Zimmern im Boutique-Stil. Das Personal ist sagenhaft nett und ich habe mich wirklich wie in einem Second Home gefühlt. Sehr sauber und sicher. Preis/Leistung ist überragend. Betten groß und sehr bequem. Kann ich uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Eigentlich finde ich immer was, aber diesmal kann ich echt nichts negatives sagen.

Courteous staff

Power and internet outage on last night

Pulizia. Tranquillità. Zona. Prezzo

Non c'era modo di oscurare le stanze. Parecchie cose rotte. Attrezzatura basica. Senza acqua per 2 giorni (ci han fstto fare la doccia altrove al bisogno). Poca disponibilità a lasciarmi la stanza (vuota) qualche ora di più pur avendo patito soggiorno senza acqua

Lots of space in the separate appartment we rented (which was around the corner), very nice staff - the security guard made sure to walk us down the road to the restaurant in the evening and picked us up, checked in on us the second day. There is a great place t eat down the road (De Baba Eatery)

Would have preferred a shower versus the bathtub, my mum who is a bit older had some troubles getting in and out. Was also difficult to not get the after everywhere as there was no shower curtain

Got everything you need and extras that you don’t find in similar establishments like mini bar, room safe, microwave, etc.

I had a great stay! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful — they gave me great recommendations on where to go out in the evenings, which made my time in Johannesburg even more enjoyable. On my last day, since my flight was in the late afternoon, they kindly let me use the room for a few extra hours to work, even though I hadn’t requested it in advance. Truly appreciated! Highly recommended.

The hotel is very clean and the rooms are spacious. Virginia is lovely and always helpful. Highly recommended!

The shower with the outside view

The wooden floor it makes noise

Very comfortable and just as the pictures

Location-not safe to go out at night

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 - Tyson made us feel so at ease, and went out of his way to make sure we felt safe the whole weekend. The apartment was super spacious and clean, and had everything we needed, as guests travelling for work. Thank you to the team!! Amazing value for money.

Only feedback would be the shower! Since it's over a bath and not connected to the wall, after you shower there is quite a bit of water on the floor, but Verginia was kind enough to bring us extra dry towels every day, which made this managable!

I absolutely loved my stay at Motel Mi Pi Chi, The building is aesthetically beautiful, the room was cosy and warm, and the bed was super comfortable. The bathroom design really stood out, modern and exceptionally clean. Everything about my stay was perfect. Highly recommended!

There is nothing I didn't like about the place

The on-site staff were friendly, hospitable and helpful.

To my dismay, during my stay at Motel Mi Pi CHi between Thursday, 17 July 2025 and Thursday, 24 July, I encountered a mouse running around inside my hotel room in the early eve—an unacceptable breach of basic hospitality standards and health regulations. Despite promptly bringing this to the attention of the manager and requesting a refund for the remaining two nights of my stay (I moved out and at very short notice had to rearrange my accommodation), I was informed that, the owner, declined this reasonable request. It must be noted that I heard a scrabbling sound in my room on the second night of my 8 day stay but had thought that was someone creeping around outside my window! Upon investigation (I woke up in a deep state of fear), there appeared to be noone in the little courtyard, but the sound continued when I tried to go back to sleep. I resolved that it might possibly be cockroaches scuttling and rummaging in the tiny waste bin provided (a ghastly thought!) but never could I have imagined that it was a rodent! In a guest accommodation this constitutes a serious public health concern and breach of basic service provision (especially as there was evidence of knowledge of a rodent issue - I noted a trap laid out in the corner of the room on my first night). When I communicated the above to the owner, she still offered no apology and instead reported she was too busy to manage this complaint at this stage and that she would revert at the end of July. This decision was deeply disappointing and demonstrates a concerning disregard for guest well-being and due diligence. To compound matters, I am currently five months pregnant, and such unsanitary conditions pose not only a health risk to myself but also to my unborn child. Furthermore, the white bedding although clean, was discoloured with a few old stains and in need of a replacement. Some of the surfaces had accumulated dust. An absolutely disappointing stay and a clear breach of basic health and safety.