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3-star hotels in Pretoria
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Pretoria, from garden guesthouses to aparthotels, all rated 4.0 or higher by guests. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want reliable comfort close to the centre, Hatfield, Lynwood or the eastern suburbs.
Staying in Pretoria
Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital, known for its jacaranda trees and landmarks such as the Union Buildings and Voortrekker Monument. Spring, from September to November, turns parts of the city purple, which is why October and November draw visitors who come for the blossoms alone.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the city rather than clustered in one spot. City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood sits 1.3 km from the centre, with Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay 2.6 km, Murray Street 137 Guest House 3.1 km, City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria and Liza's Cottage Guesthouse both 3.6 km, and RH Hotel Pretoria 6.5 km out. Manhattan Hotel, Stayeasy Pretoria and Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel sit further east, while MINT Resorts The Blyde lies along Bronkhorstspruit Road, 10.8 km away. That spread suits couples after a quiet garden stay, families needing family rooms and pools, and business travellers who value free parking and a business centre.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel
280 Jochem Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 3-star boutique address in Pretoria with an outdoor pool, a garden and a fireplace lounge, plus free parking and free wifi on site. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 851 reviews. It sits 9.4 km from the centre, so a car helps. Couples and families will appreciate the quiet setting and the restaurant, with room service and breakfast in the room if you would rather stay in.
See Ivory Manor Boutique HotelMINT Resorts The Blyde
Bronkhorstspruit Road The Blyde Riverwalk Estate, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereThis 3-star resort on the Blyde Riverwalk Estate suits families and longer stays: apartments come with a kitchen, dishwasher and balcony, and there is a kids pool and a fitness centre. Free parking and free wifi are included. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 233 reviews. At 10.8 km from the centre, it works best if you have your own transport and want space rather than a central location.
See MINT Resorts The BlydeManhattan Hotel
247 Scheiding Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 3-star hotel on Scheiding Street, 7.7 km from the centre, with a fitness centre, gymnasium and restaurant, plus free parking and free wifi. The 5066 reviews give it 4.3 out of 5, making it the best-tested option here. Business travellers and groups get a business centre, public transport links nearby and massage on site. Rooms are carpeted and air conditioned, with family rooms available.
See Manhattan HotelCity Lodge Hotel Lynnwood
Corner Lynnwood And Daventry Roads, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAt 1.3 km from the centre, this 3-star City Lodge is the closest to the middle of Pretoria on this list. Guests score it 4.3 out of 5 from 1629 reviews. There is an outdoor pool and garden, a fitness centre and a restaurant, with free parking and free wifi. A shuttle service is available, and non smoking rooms, a business centre and a lounge cover both work trips and short city stays.
See City Lodge Hotel LynnwoodRH Hotel Pretoria
Corner Steve Biko Road & Trevenna Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 3-star hotel at the corner of Steve Biko Road and Trevenna Street, 6.5 km from the centre, with an outdoor pool, garden and restaurant, plus free wifi. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2108 reviews. Rooms have kitchen or kitchenette facilities with microwave and refrigerator, which suits families and guests staying several nights. Family rooms, a business centre and a lounge are also on site; parking is available.
See RH Hotel PretoriaCity Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria
The Fields 407 Hilda Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet in Hatfield, 3.6 km from the centre, this 3-star City Lodge has an outdoor pool and garden, a fitness centre and a restaurant, with free parking in a garage and free wifi. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 1060 reviews. A shuttle service and concierge help guests get around, and special diets can be catered for. Good for travellers who want a calmer, greener base close to the city.
See City Lodge Hotel Hatfield PretoriaStayeasy Pretoria
Lilian Ngoyi Street 632, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Lilian Ngoyi Street, 7.4 km from the centre, this 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool, garden and restaurant, with free parking and free wifi. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 870 reviews. A shuttle service and concierge are available, and family rooms plus a business centre cover both leisure and work trips. Late arrivals are handled by the 24 hour front desk.
See Stayeasy PretoriaMurray Street 137 Guest House
137 Murray Street Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 3-star guest house on Murray Street in Brooklyn, 3.1 km from the centre, with an outdoor pool and garden, free parking and free wifi. Rooms include kitchen and kitchenette equipment with microwave, refrigerator and minibar, and family rooms are available. Breakfast can be served in the room, and a shuttle service is offered. Suited to guests who want self catering space in a residential setting.
See Murray Street 137 Guest HouseLiza's Cottage Guesthouse
Stanza Bopape Street 1177, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 3-star guest house on Stanza Bopape Street, 3.6 km from the centre, with a garden and terrace. Pets are allowed, which is rare among the hotels here, and there is free parking on site. Shuttle service and laundry service are offered, and a safe is provided. It suits guests travelling with a dog or looking for a simple, quiet base outside the centre.
See Liza's Cottage GuesthouseCirca Aparthotel by Totalstay
14 Camelia Ave Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Gymnasium
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 3-star aparthotel on Camelia Ave in Lynnwood Ridge, 2.6 km from the centre, with apartments that include a kitchen, oven, microwave and balcony. Free wifi and free parking are provided, along with a gymnasium. Aparthotel living suits longer stays and guests who prefer cooking for themselves. Lifts, non smoking rooms and a safe are among the practical touches; towels and toiletries are supplied.
See Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 851 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9.4 km |
| MINT Resorts The Blyde | ★★★ | 4.5 | 233 | Yes | – | Yes | 10.8 km |
| Manhattan Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 5,066 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.7 km |
| City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,629 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.3 km |
| RH Hotel Pretoria | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,108 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.5 km |
| City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria | ★★★ | 4.2 | 1,060 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.6 km |
| Stayeasy Pretoria | ★★★ | 4.0 | 870 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.4 km |
| Murray Street 137 Guest House | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.1 km |
| Liza's Cottage Guesthouse | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | 3.6 km |
| Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | 2.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
MINT Resorts The Blyde offers family rooms, a kids pool and a games room, with babysitting service and a kitchen for longer stays. Manhattan Hotel and City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria both have family rooms plus babysitting service, and each pairs a fitness centre with a restaurant, so everyone has space and something to do.
MINT Resorts The Blyde · Manhattan Hotel · City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria
Closest to the centre
City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood is 1.3 km from the centre, the nearest on this list, with an outdoor pool, restaurant and shuttle service. Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay at 2.6 km and Murray Street 137 Guest House at 3.1 km follow, both with free parking and free wifi for short city breaks.
City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood · Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay · Murray Street 137 Guest House
Garden and pool stays
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, the top-rated pick at 4.7 from 851 reviews, has a garden, outdoor pool, picnic area and pool bar. Murray Street 137 Guest House also offers a garden and outdoor pool, and Stayeasy Pretoria adds a garden and outdoor pool with parking, all good for slower days.
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel · Murray Street 137 Guest House · Stayeasy Pretoria
Business and longer stays
Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay provides apartments with kitchen, microwave, oven and balcony, plus a gymnasium. Manhattan Hotel has a business centre, gymnasium, currency exchange and public transport nearby, and RH Hotel Pretoria pairs a business centre with kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator for longer bookings.
Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay · Manhattan Hotel · RH Hotel Pretoria
Where to stay in Pretoria
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a leafy, upscale neighbourhood close to the University of Pretoria and the city centre, with a village-like atmosphere, boutique shops, art galleries and varied dining. Murray Street 137 Guest House, on Murray Street in Brooklyn, offers a garden, outdoor pool and free parking in the middle of it.
Our picks here: Murray Street 137 Guest House
Lynnwood
The Lynnwood addresses on this list sit in the city's eastern reaches. City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood, on the corner of Lynnwood and Daventry Roads, is 1.3 km from the centre with an outdoor pool and restaurant. Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay, on Camelia Ave in Lynnwood Ridge, offers apartments with kitchens and a gymnasium.
Our picks here: City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood · Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Pretoria?
City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood is 1.3 km from the centre, the closest on this shortlist. Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay follows at 2.6 km and Murray Street 137 Guest House at 3.1 km.
Which of these hotels is the top-rated by guests?
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel scores 4.7 out of 5 from 851 reviews, the highest here. MINT Resorts The Blyde is next at 4.5 from 233 reviews, and Manhattan Hotel and City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood both score 4.3.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Most do. Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, MINT Resorts The Blyde, Manhattan Hotel, City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood, City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria, Stayeasy Pretoria, Murray Street 137 Guest House, Liza's Cottage Guesthouse and Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay all list free car parking or parking.
Which hotels are best for families?
MINT Resorts The Blyde has family rooms, a kids pool and a games room. Manhattan Hotel and City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria also offer family rooms and babysitting service, while RH Hotel Pretoria, Stayeasy Pretoria, Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel and Murray Street 137 Guest House list family rooms too.
Which hotels have a pool?
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood, RH Hotel Pretoria, City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria, Stayeasy Pretoria and Murray Street 137 Guest House all list an outdoor pool; MINT Resorts The Blyde adds a kids pool and a jacuzzi.
Can I bring a pet?
Liza's Cottage Guesthouse on Stanza Bopape Street is the one hotel on this shortlist that lists pets allowed. The others do not state a pet policy in their facility lists.
Do any of these hotels have a spa or fitness facilities?
No spa is listed for these hotels. MINT Resorts The Blyde, Manhattan Hotel, City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood, City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria and Circa Aparthotel by Totalstay list a fitness centre or gymnasium, and Manhattan Hotel also lists massage.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, Manhattan Hotel, City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood, RH Hotel Pretoria, City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria, Stayeasy Pretoria and Murray Street 137 Guest House list breakfast; Ivory Manor, Manhattan and Murray Street 137 also offer breakfast in the room.