Luxury hotels in Pretoria

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Pretoria. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Waterkloof Mansion Boutique Hotel Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Set in Pretoria, 500 metres from Pretoria Country Club, Waterkloof Mansion Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with pool view. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Every room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with city views. At the hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Waterkloof Mansion Boutique Hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. University of Pretoria is 5.3 km from the accommodation, while Union Buildings is 8.9 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom, 23 km from Waterkloof Mansion Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 900 ZAR.

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• 2 Menlyn Boutique Hotel Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located across the Menlyn Shopping Centre in Pretoria, Menlyn Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool, a casual-dining restaurant, massage spa and conference facilities. The centre of Pretoria is a 15-minute drive away. With free WiFi access, the air-conditioned rooms and apartments all come with an electric kettle, a smart TV and some have a balcony. Each has a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Menlyn's in-house restaurant makes for casual-style dining and reservations are advised. Guests can work out in the fully equipped gym with free access. The hotel’s conference facilities offer state-of-the-art equipment and can accommodate a variety of group sizes, from small, intimate groups to medium sized boardrooms and spaces comfortably holding up to 80. Function and event facilities are available as well. The O.R. Tambo International Airport is 45 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 1850 ZAR.

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• 3 Village Ridge Boutique Stays Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located in the heart of Pretoria, Village Ridge Boutique Stays features a pool and outdoor seating area with sofa lounges and a bar. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a garden view. The rooms and suites come with a furnished patio or balcony area. They are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, CD player, minibar and a fridge. Each room type has a sofa, desk and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Free Wi-fi and free parking is available on site. Several landmarks such as Union Buildings, art galleries, and museums are within a 15-minute drive away. National Zoo of South Africa is a 20-minute drive away. Village Ridge Boutique Stays is 7 km away from The Botanical Gardens. O R Tambo International Airport is a 35-minute drive away by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 4 The Rasmus Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Set in Pretoria, 5.9 km from Pretoria Country Club, The Rasmus offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The Rasmus provides certain units with lake views, and each room includes a patio. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. à la carte and continental breakfast options are available every morning at The Rasmus. Rietvlei Nature Reserve is 10 km from the hotel, while Irene Country Club is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 26 km from The Rasmus. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1665 ZAR.

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• 5 Sheraton Pretoria Hotel Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located opposite The Union Buildings, this 5-star hotel is is elegantly designed with marble flooring and chic furnishings and situated in the centre of Pretoria. Luxurious hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. Sheraton Pretoria Hotel offers lavish guestrooms with cable TV and a seating area. The marble bathrooms provide luxury bathroom amenities including a bathrobe and slippers. Guests can relax in the sauna and with a massage at Sheraton Pretoria Hotel’s spa. A shuttle service is provided, transporting guests to and from the airport. A range of South African dishes are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Magnolia Restaurant. Tiffin’s Bar & Lounge offers light meals, refreshing beverages and cocktails. Sheraton Pretoria Hotel offers a car rental service for guests that wish to travel further. Time Square Casino is 12 km away while O.R. Tambo International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 990 ZAR.

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• 6 Cricklewood Apartments Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Set in Pretoria, 2.8 km from Pretoria Country Club, Cricklewood Apartments offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a patio. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, the units at Cricklewood Apartments have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Cricklewood Apartments offers a sun terrace. University of Pretoria is 4.8 km from the hotel, while Union Buildings is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 21 km from Cricklewood Apartments. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around 1610 ZAR.

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• 7 Opikopi Guest House Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Guest house. The Opikopi is centrally situated in the quiet suburb of Erasmuskloof and offers elegantly decorated suites with terracotta floors, surrounding a Mediterranean-style garden with a pool and panoramic terrace. All rooms, suites and apartments at Opikopi Guest House are individually decorated in natural tones. They include a fully stocked minibar and satellite TV. Some rooms have a fully equipped kitchen and a private garden entrance. The restaurant offers outdoor dining and serves international cuisine. The guesthouse has a bar and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas. The Opikopi is situated less than 10 km away from the Botanical Gardens and the Voortrekker Monument. The OR Tambo International Airport is only a 20-minute drive away. Free, private parking is available at Opikopi. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1320 ZAR.

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• 8 Mont d'Or Bohemian House Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Bohemian House - Pretoria offers stylish accommodation decorated with artworks from around the world. It is located in Pretoria’s Waterkloof suburb close to embassies and surrounded by Jacaranda trees, a flower garden and outdoor pool. All of the rooms and suites feature a garden outlook from your private patio or balcony and an en-suite bathroom. Each is warmly decorated with ornate finishes. Some are more spacious with a separate seating area. Bohemian has an on-site restaurant that serves a buffet breakfast. All other meals need to be ordered in advance as fresh local produce is sourced daily. Guests can walk around the landscaped gardens or relax at the elegant lounge area featuring antique furniture. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available at this boutique guest house. Pretoria Country Club has an 18-hole golf course and is a 5-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1575 ZAR.

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• 9 The Woodpecker Inn Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Guest house. The Woodpecker Inn is located within the Woodhill Golfing and Residential Estate and overlooks the 9th and 18th hole. The Pretoria East Hospital and Parkview Shopping Centre is 900 metres away, free WiFi is available on site. Each air-conditioned room features a satellite TV, DVD player and en suite bathroom. The rooms come with a digital safe, refrigerator and minibar. At The Woodpecker Inn you will find a bar and other facilities offered at the property include an outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis court. The property offers free parking. The guest house is within 10 km from Pretoria Country Club, 12 km from University of Pretoria and 18.5 km from The Union Buildings. The O.R. Tambo International Airport is 41.5 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 1650 ZAR.

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• 10 Castello Di Monte Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Spread over 3500 m² of grounds, this grand Tuscan-style guest house offers panoramic Pretoria views. A spiral staircase and chandeliers adorn the lobby and the landscaped garden has a pool and sun terrace. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms provide luxury linen and underfloor heating. Each features antique-style furniture. In the dining areas are found a frescoed ceiling, fireplace and terrace with city views. Breakfast is served daily and lunch and dinner can be requested. The bar offers cocktails and snacks. Massages can be arranged upon request. The multi-level garden features staircases and a chess set. For golfers, the Pretoria Country Club is within 300 meters. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 4696 ZAR.

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• 11 The Links Guest House Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Set 17 km from Pretoria, The Links Guest House offers accommodation within the Silver Lakes Golf Estate. This guesthouse offers free WiFi and onsite parking. Each room at The Links Guest House features a private balcony, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a satellite TV. They all have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a spa bath or a bath. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy meals at Cafe41 or drinks at the Silver Lakes Golf Clubhouse, both located within the estate. The Links Guest House has an in-house shuttle service that can provide airport transfers or city tours. Silver Oaks Crossing shopping centre is within a 3-minute drive, while Hazeldean Square is 4 km away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 60 km from The Links Guest House. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1383 ZAR.

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• 12 Waterkloof Guest House Pretoria, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Offering a heated outdoor pool and a garden, Waterkloof Guest House is located in Pretoria. The guest house is adjacent to the Pretoria Country Club. The suites at Waterkloof Guest House feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a patio. There is a full a kitchenette with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a spa bath, the private bathrooms also come with a shower. You can enjoy pool and garden view from the room. The guest house has an interactive 60-seater conference centre and a separate 20-seater board room. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a ticket service and a tour desk. The property offers free parking. The guest house is 15 minutes' drive from the Union Buildings and 10 km away from the Voortrekker Monument. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 900 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!