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Illyria House

5.0 star property
Luxury Pretoria hotel in Muckleneuk with a full-service spa

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Outdoor wedding area
Lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Interior
Garden view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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327 Bourke Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002

What's nearby

  • UNISA - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Pretoria - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Union Buildings - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barcelos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pride Of India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café 41 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Illyria House

Luxury boutique hotel located in Muckleneuk
Consider a stay at Illyria House and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at Aquarius Wellness Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a porter/bellhop, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 550 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Illyria House
Illyria House Hotel
Illyria House Hotel Pretoria
Illyria House Pretoria
Illyria House Hotel
Illyria House Pretoria
Illyria House Hotel Pretoria

Frequently asked questions

Does Illyria House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Illyria House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Illyria House?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Illyria House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Illyria House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Illyria House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per vehicle applies.

Where is Illyria House located?

Located in Muckleneuk, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Belgian Embassy and UNISA. Sunnyside mediclinic and Embassy of Japanese are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Illyria House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The staff and food were excellent, but the accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dissappointing
The staff and service by the employees were amazing! The false advertising of the accommodation was disappointing to say the least. It is definitely not a hotel but rather a guest house. The facilities are outdated and run down. The owner was quite condescending and defensive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house, if you appreciate antiques and an old style decor. However, it is the friendly service of Bongani that sets it apart. One could spend a month there and still not discover all the little treasures 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A night at tranquil Illyria House
If you like something a little quirky, this will do the trick. A trio of white ducks waddling through the 'ball room' sets the tone... The building is a grand old old house from a bygone time. The food (dinner and breakfast) were fantastic as was the wine selection. The staff are pleasant and willing to please and the property is in a quiet area with easy access to highways.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One Night Stop
We spent one night here before our flight back to U.K.Lovely quiet stop, beautifull grounds with very attentive staff.Food great.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you like a lot of servants around and a feeling of being pampered, this is probably a good choice. The house is exceptional and evokes a roaring 20's feel with how it is decorated. If you're a more independent-minded sort it may chafe a bit.

10/10 Excellent

Kirk, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sanctuary
Illyria House was an absolute sanctuary to return to during a week of meetings. Beautiful gardens and general areas, outstanding food served at your convenience. Friendly and accommodating staff, quiet and nicely appointed rooms. Will not stay anywhere else in Pretoria after this!

8/10 Good

Beverley, Durban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome; will definitely return
personal service- nothing too much trouble; Great attention to detail; huge rooms; Freshly Cooked meals, superbly presented; freshly brewed coffee on tap; eccentric; quirky; elegant

10/10 Excellent

Janine, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One in a million chance!
I wanted to go to a spa and then noticed that this hotel had an amazing rate of just R1100 per night. So I booked it immediately. I wanted to go to the hotel's spa for ages and now was the chance to use the spa facilities (sauna, flotation pool, gorgeous outdoor pool, Japanese hideaway retreat lounge) for much less than a spa visit, and on top of that, also stayed in a luxurious suite (named Salome). Breakfast very special, nice presentation of food. Owner also very chatty and made me felt very welcome. The butler is very attentive. Lush garden with many bird species. Many magazines and books to browse in many luxurious lounge areas. One can stay here for a long time!

6/10 Okay

Coenraad, Swakopmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not really what you think it is
Stayed at this place after seeing these beautiful pictures on the website. I was initially ipressed with the place until I had to start making use of the services. Everything is old which can be nice and fancy, but was pressed into a room with an extra bed in the corner which didn't fit and for the prices you pay at this place I expected much better cupboards. Stayed over Christmas at this place which seems to me plays all the time these classical music, which in this case was Christmas songs. It was only one CD that played the whole day and eventually made us run away just to get away from the music. The Christmas lunch was the most I ever paid for what we received and really not worth half the price. The staff was extremely friendly and so the hostess, however, they didn't bother to make sure our fridge in the room was replenished daily with water and as well as the fruit and snacks. We booked the Jacuzi and I was so disappointed to see the dirty rings in the sides after I climbed into it. After booking a hot stone message we had to cancel eventually because it took them hours to heat up the stones with no electricity. The have some ducks that walk all over the place which is fine however I was not impressed with them walking through the lounge to get to the pond to swim. A lot of the products were not available although on the menu and the chef improvised a lot with his recipes which annoyed me as well. A wonderful place which is going backwards very fast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended for romantics
Very interesting, slightly surreal experience. Grand, slightly faded ambiance, good food, great service.

10/10 Excellent

rebecca, ha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eclectic hotel which exudes charm and style.
We stayed for two nights and were completely overwhelmed by charm of this small hotel and the thoughtful service of the staff.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A shame
This place could be beautiful but unfortunately it's been left to deteriorate. The professional pictures you see are from a long time ago and the hotel no longer looks that way. The food was good but we had to order our dinner at 3pm as the chef makes everything fresh.

10/10 Excellent

James Sherry, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much more than expected!
Charming hotel. We had a candlelight dinner in the wine cellar the first night. Great menu selections. We truly had our own butler who attended to everything. Can't wait to find an excuse to go back

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Choice
Illyria House is a small, very high quality hotel with an excellent restaurant. The hotel was formerly a single family home that has been converted to a luxury hotel. The place is immaculate -- hardwood floors that have been polished to within an inch of their lives, antiques, and an extremely attentive staff. Very quiet -- the house is surrounded by embassies to South Africa. This is not the place to go if you are looking for excitement, and you cannot walk to anything. However, if you are looking for quiet, a wonderful staff, and a beautifully maintained vintage building, this is your place in Pretoria.

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ilyria staff are fantastic!
Richard and Foster were amazing

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical luxury
Foster, Richard, and the rest of the staff were completely amazing! Cant wait to come back and send all our friends and colleagues their way!

8/10 Good

Mike, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding experience
Yes the facilities are a little dated but that is all part of the charm. The personal attention is amazing. Like a remnant from another era. The hot tub, pool, private patio with table where you can eat or lounge....how romantic! The food was amazing....both dinner and breakfast. Treat yourself. You will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute must to stay!
The accomodation was amazing, nothing else like this in Pretoria. Beautiful historical house with the warmth of home. Our hosts were exceptional so helpful and interesting, nothing was too much trouble. The food was to die for, I had the lobster and although I had had lobster many times this was unbelievable. I have travelled the world and stayed in many different places but this place was the best!

10/10 Excellent

mike, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and wonderful
Superb service in a uniquely charming hotel - strongly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Richard Reibman, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elderly beauty
Extremely attentive service and very good food. But the rooms need a good cleaning and freshening. Overall a memorable experience.

10/10 Excellent

Anette, San Mateo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff at Illyria House
We met with Patient and Johannes who work at this guest house. Their service were wonderful and the food was great. This is truly a gem. We have enjoyed our stay here so much. Will definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

Sean, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular!!
What an amazing period property. Opulance is the best way to describe this guest house. The owner was extremely welcoming making sure that we were well looked after. This was not necessary as the staff were superb but here intentions were much appreciated. I cannot recommend this destination more as a wonderful environment and amazing value for money. I for one will not hesitate to return.