Ratings based on 41 Verified Reviews
4.5 Room cleanliness
4.7 Service & staff
4.4 Room comfort
4.1 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Nov 2019
The staff and food were excellent, but the accomodation
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Nov 2019 by The Illyria House Team, Hotel Management
Good day
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Please can you send us more info with regards to the accommodation
thank you so much.
by A verified traveler
Dissappointing
Posted 20 May 2019 on HotelsThe 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 The facilities are outdated and run down.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.
Comment from Hotel Management
21 May 2019 by Illyria House, Hotel Management
Good day Pieter,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback.
We are glad to hear that the service you received whilst visiting our establishment met your expectations. We are, however, sad to hear that the service was the only positive during your stay.
We will be in contact with you shortly to gather more information regarding the rest of your review.
Kind regards,
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Jun 2018 on Hotels
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 😊
by A verified traveler
A night at tranquil Illyria House
Posted 9 May 2018 on HotelsIf 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.
Recommended
for Couplesby A verified traveler
One Night Stop
Posted 6 Apr 2017
Pros: Like stepping back into a bygone age
We spent one night here before our flight back to U.K.Lovely quiet stop, beautifull grounds with very attentive staff.Food
great.
by Michael
Posted 3 Aug 2016 on Hotels
by Ryan
Posted 30 May 2016 on Hotels
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.
by Kirk from Washington DC
Sanctuary
Posted 20 Mar 2016 on HotelsIllyria 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!
by Beverley from Durban
Awesome; will definitely return
Posted 3 Feb 2016 on Hotelspersonal service- nothing too much trouble; Great attention to detail; huge rooms; Freshly Cooked meals, superbly presented; freshly brewed coffee on tap; eccentric; quirky; elegant
by Janine from Pretoria
One in a million chance!
Posted 5 Jan 2016 on HotelsI 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!
