Firwood Lodge  

Right in Pretoria’s business district, a short drive from the University of Pretoria, Menlyn Park and Brooklyn Mall. Minutes from Brooklyn Theatre and Pretoria Country Club, and close to several embassies. Free self parking and easy access to city sights make this guesthouse a practical base for work or play.

A boutique 18-room guesthouse with an edgy, relaxed vibe. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops or microwaves, plus private furnished patios or balconies. Expect 48‑inch flat-screen TVs with satellite, private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers and deep soaking tubs, and select rooms with mini‑bars, bathrobes and slippers.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or hit the fitness center. There’s a poolside bar, garden, picnic and barbecue areas, plus a daily complimentary reception for guests. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, full‑day security, laundry and dry‑cleaning services are on site. Shuttles to theme parks and a 24‑hr roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge.

Business-friendly setup with a business center, conference facilities and meeting rooms. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and lobby newspapers keep you connected and informed, and luggage storage and train-station pick-up simplify arrivals.

On-site restaurant and bar plus a poolside bar for laid-back drinks. Continental breakfast is served daily from 7–10 AM for a fee, and the daily complimentary reception is a quick way to mingle before heading out to explore Pretoria’s food scene.