Stays in Pretoria

The Blyde, listed under Balwin Properties, is an aparthotel in Pretoria with an infinity swimming pool, spa facilities and water sports. Each unit has a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable seating area, and family rooms are listed. Free WiFi, a bar and comprehensive security are included. Listings call the setting beachfront, which is unusual for inland Pretoria, so check the setting before booking. Guests score it 9.6 across 17 reviews.

Menlyn Maine Residences 813 is an aparthotel unit in Pretoria with one bedroom, one bathroom, a balcony with city views and a fully equipped kitchen. That gives a small family more room than a standard hotel room. A rooftop swimming pool, a garden and a bar are on site, and free WiFi and private parking are included. One bedroom suits a couple or a family of three better than a bigger group. Guests give it 9.5 across 22 reviews.

This Menlyn Maine Residences aparthotel in Pretoria offers one-bedroom apartments, which gives families more room than a standard hotel room. Each has a balcony, air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen. A rooftop swimming pool, a sun terrace and a garden provide outdoor space, and a minimarket helps with daily basics. A restaurant serving Asian cuisine, a bar and a casino are on site. Free WiFi and private parking are included. Guests score it 9.4 across 154 reviews.

1403 Menlyn Maine Trilogy is a four-star apartment-style stay in Pretoria with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and balconies looking over the garden, the mountains or the city. A garden, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi are on site, and a rooftop pool adds a second place to swim. The 9.3 rating from 122 reviews is excellent, so families get a comfortable, well-equipped base.

129 at Menlyn Maine is an aparthotel in Pretoria with comfortable one-bedroom apartments, each with air conditioning, a kitchenette and city views. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop pool, which gives children and adults two places to swim, and free WiFi is included. It is 42 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, so allow time for the transfer. Guests score it 9.3 across 21 reviews.

Apogee is a modern boutique hotel in Pretoria with spa facilities and a swimming pool that has a view. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, balconies and streaming services, and the sun terrace, garden and fitness centre add variety. Yoga classes are offered, the restaurant and bar are on site, and private parking is free off site. With a 9.3 rating, I would recommend it for a wellness-minded city stay.

Village Ridge Stays offers air-conditioned rooms and suites in Pretoria, each with garden views, a furnished patio or balcony, satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. An outdoor pool, spa-wellness facilities and a seating area with sofa lounges and a bar give guests places to relax. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and the National Zoo is nearby. A 9.3 rating from 30 reviews is strong, though the review base is small.

Emerald Studio Menlyn Maine is an adults-only aparthotel in Pretoria, so families with children need another property. For adults, each apartment has air conditioning, a kitchenette, a private bathroom and city views. A rooftop swimming pool, a lush garden and a terrace are on site, along with a restaurant, a bar, a pool bar and a coffee shop. Guests score it 9.2 across 31 reviews.

Hudson House is a quiet 4-star base in Pretoria, and it sits in a non-malaria area, which matters for families with young children. Air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom, garden views, a minibar and a work desk. Children can play in the garden while parents use the sun terrace or the lounge, and breakfast is highly rated. Guests give it 9.1 across 244 reviews.

Menlyn Boutique Hotel stands opposite Menlyn Shopping Centre, so shops and restaurants are on the doorstep. It has an outdoor pool, a massage spa and a casual-dining restaurant, plus conference facilities. Air-conditioned rooms and apartments come with free Wi-Fi, smart TVs and private bathrooms, and some units have a balcony. A 9.1 rating from 1,570 reviews is excellent. I would recommend it for city stays with a little wellness built in.

French love, Menlyn Maine is a 5-star hotel in Pretoria with elegant accommodation, a rooftop swimming pool, a lush garden, a modern restaurant and a bar. Family rooms are available, and the garden and pool give children outdoor space, while the 24-hour front desk, complimentary WiFi and on-site private parking keep logistics easy. Full-day security is listed too. Guests score it 9.1 across 38 reviews.

The Rasmus is a five-star hotel in Pretoria with a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and garden views, and free private parking is on site. The family-friendly restaurant serves full English and Irish breakfasts, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. A 9.1 rating from 472 reviews is excellent. I would recommend it to couples and families who want an elegant, peaceful base.

522 The Regency Menlyn is an aparthotel in Pretoria with spacious, recently renovated one-bedroom units, each with a kitchenette and a balcony. That gives a family more room than a single hotel room. A fitness centre, a sun terrace, a garden and a year-round outdoor swimming pool are on site, with a restaurant, a bar and free private parking. Guests score it 9.0 across 59 reviews.

Askara Haus is an adults-only hotel in Pretoria, so families with children should look elsewhere. For adult guests it offers elegant accommodation, a sun terrace, a garden and a year-round outdoor pool. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and private bathrooms with bathrobes, and full-day security and free private parking are provided. A 9.0 rating from 479 reviews is excellent. I would recommend it for couples wanting a calm, secure base.

Circa Aparthotel by unit 187 in Pretoria offers recently renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom units, each with a kitchenette, a balcony and free WiFi. A fitness room, a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and full-day security are on site, which suits a family on a longer stay. No pool is listed. The aparthotel is 44 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Guests score it 8.9 across 21 reviews.

Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel in Pretoria puts its weight on atmosphere: a romantic restaurant, a bar, a lush garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool that is open all year. Free Wi-Fi, a lounge and private check-in and check-out add to the calm. Family rooms exist, though the feel is gentler than lively. An 8.9 rating comes from only 27 reviews, so treat it as promising. I would recommend it to couples first.

The apartments are what make this a good family base: up to three bedrooms with a kitchen, so children keep their own routine, and free secure parking for the hire car. Pretoria is outside the malaria zone, and the city's own sights, the Union Buildings, the National Zoological Gardens and the Voortrekker Monument, are 10 to 20 minutes away by car. Within the precinct, BOUNCE trampoline park and the Barnyard Theatre fill a rainy afternoon. The limits are clear: this is a commercial district with a casino next door, the pool is modest, and there is nothing resembling a beach or bush setting. With 8.8 from more than 1,250 reviews, guests rate it well for space and convenience.

MINT Resorts The Blyde in Pretoria offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, some with balconies or garden views, and free Wi-Fi. An infinity pool, spa facilities, a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar make it a resort-style stay for families who like on-site activity. The listing also mentions water sports. An 8.8 rating from 4,276 reviews is strong and well tested.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park is a four-star hotel with an outdoor pool and a terrace, a restaurant on site and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a private bathroom, and some look over the city. The whole property is smoke-free. An 8.8 rating from 2,054 reviews is well tested, so families get a dependable city base.

Regency Apartment Hotel ST@Y in Pretoria offers self-catering apartments, each with air-conditioning, a kitchenette, a balcony with city views and streaming services. That kitchen space suits families who want to cook, and there is a swimming pool, a garden and a spacious terrace for children to be outside. Free WiFi and an on-site bar are included. An 8.8 rating from 176 reviews supports it as a practical base for longer family stays.

The Park Lodge Hotel is a family-friendly three-star in Pretoria with a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Rooms are air-conditioned and some have a kitchen with an oven and a microwave. Free Wi-Fi is included and a buffet breakfast is served daily. The National Museum of Natural History and Freedom Park Heritage Site are nearby. An 8.7 rating from 909 reviews is strong.

This Menlyn Maine aparthotel in Pretoria offers stylish one-bedroom units with a bathroom, a kitchenette and a balcony. A rooftop pool, a lush garden, a terrace and a bar are on site, and free Wi-Fi covers the air-conditioned property. It suits couples and small families who like to self-cater. An 8.7 rating from 46 reviews is good, though the review base is small.

Menlyn Maine Trilogy 10 On Capital is an aparthotel in Pretoria with self-catering family rooms, air conditioning and city-view balconies, which gives parents a kitchen and some outdoor air. Guests can use a rooftop pool and a bar, and free WiFi and private parking are included. The property is well placed for local attractions. Guests score it 8.7 across 76 reviews.

Villa San Giovanni is a family-friendly guesthouse-style stay in Pretoria with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, free toiletries, a TV, a work desk and a wardrobe. An Italian restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop sit on site, and a daily breakfast buffet offers English or Irish options. A children's playground is available, and private parking is paid. An 8.6 rating from 356 reviews is very good. I would recommend it for Italian dinners without leaving the property.

Menlyn Main Apartments Trilogy in Pretoria lists 2-star rooms, so expect simple comfort. Each room has a private bathroom, a balcony, tiled floors, a refrigerator, a work desk, a TV and an electric kettle. A rooftop pool, a rooftop terrace and a rooftop bar are the main extras, and a washing machine helps on a longer stay. Free on-site private parking is included. Guests score it 8.6 across 40 reviews.

Morgenzon Estate in Pretoria has comfortable family rooms with garden views, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. A children's playground, an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities give families room to spread out, and the family-friendly restaurant serves Dutch cuisine, an unusual choice in the city. There is also a bar and free private parking. An 8.6 rating from 168 reviews is very good. I would recommend it for families who like a relaxed estate feel.

Waterkloof Mansion is a five-star boutique hotel in Pretoria with a swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden. Free Wi-Fi, private check-in, beauty services, parking and barbecue facilities are all on offer, which keeps the stay easy. The 8.6 rating from 127 reviews is good rather than outstanding. Families wanting a calm, garden-led base will be comfortable, though the setting leans toward couples.

Silverlakes Farm Hotel in Pretoria has comfortable family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, air-conditioning, a work desk and free Wi-Fi. A year-round outdoor pool, a lush garden, a terrace and an outdoor play area suit children, and a family-friendly restaurant and a bar cover meals. An 8.5 rating from 77 reviews is good, though the sample is modest. I would recommend it for families who want a farm-style stay near Pretoria.

Duke & Duchess is an adults-only boutique hotel in Pretoria, so it is not the place for a family stay with children. For couples and friends it offers an outdoor pool, spa and wellness facilities, barbecue facilities and a garden. Rooms have air-conditioning, a patio and garden views, and Wi-Fi and private parking are free. An 8.5 rating from 622 reviews is very good. I would recommend it for a quiet adult break.

The Capital Trilogy Menlyn Maine Apartments 913 offers 3-star rooms in Pretoria, each with a balcony or patio and city views. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms. A garden, a terrace and a rooftop pool give outdoor space, and the restaurant, bar and room service mean families can eat in without going out. A 24-hour front desk, free WiFi and private parking are included. Guests score it 8.4 across 94 reviews.