Firwood Lodge  

In Pretoria's business district, minutes from Brooklyn Theatre and Pretoria Country Club. This 4-star guesthouse sits close to Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Brooklyn Mall and the Spanish Embassy. O.R. Tambo Intl is about 45 km away and Lanseria about 53 km — pet-friendly and handy for University of Pretoria visits.

Just 18 air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes (refrigerators and stovetops), private furnished patios or balconies, and 48‑inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms feature separate showers and deep soaking bathtubs with complimentary toiletries. On-site you’ll find a garden, picnic and BBQ areas, free private parking and full-day security.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar, or hit the fitness center for a quick session. Complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance and a theme-park shuttle are available (surcharge for some transfers). Daily complimentary reception and relaxed outdoor spots make it easy to unwind.

A business center plus a conference center and meeting room handle meetings and events. Express check-in, complimentary newspapers and luggage storage streamline business stays. Roundtrip airport shuttle and train pick-up can be arranged for a surcharge, and complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

On-site restaurant and bar, plus a poolside bar for evening drinks. Room service is available during limited hours, and continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. The daily reception is a low-key way to mingle over a drink.