The African Penguin Guesthouse - Pretoria

$$$$||View on mapPretoria, South Africa597 Boerboel Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081|
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The African Penguin Guesthouse - Pretoria
597 Boerboel Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 171 reviews
8.8Great
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Value for money9.2
Staff9.2
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples28%
Solo20%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 171 reviews
8.8Great
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Value for money9.2
Staff9.2
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples28%
Solo20%
Groups9%

Situated in the Garsfontein district, nearly a 25-minute walk from Farm City Pierre V Ryneveld, the comfortable The African Penguin Guesthouse Pretoria boasts a sunbathing terrace, a shared lounge, and a golf course. This 4-star guest house includes an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.

Location

Located 4.6 km from Grove Ice Rink, the hotel is also 14 km from Pretoria railway station. Intimate The African Penguin offers proximity to natural sights like Boardwalk Bird Sanctuary National Park (2.6 km) and Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve (2.1 km). There is the old mansion "Erasmus Castle" approximately 10 minutes by car from this accommodation.

Rooms

The 11 rooms at the hotel are equipped with comforts such as ironing equipment and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Self-catering facilities include an electric kettle and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms feature hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Splashes is a restaurant at The African Penguin Pretoria, which serves South African cuisine. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste South American cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The property’s pool area has a pool cover.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
from 10:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Zulu
Building
Number of rooms:11
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Rooms and availability

Standard Twin Room
  • Room size:

    22 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
King Room
  • Room size:

    40 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Double Room
  • Room size:

    20 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about The African Penguin Guesthouse

💵 Lowest room price 1792 R
📏 Distance to centre 10.4 km
✈️ Distance to airport 28.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Wonderboom, PRY

Location

597 Boerboel Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081
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597 Boerboel Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081
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Mall
Eastdale Pavilion Shopping Center
500 m
Restaurant
Bem Vindo Portuguese Restaurant
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Restaurant
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1.1 km

Reviews of The African Penguin Guesthouse

8.8 /10
Great
171 reviews
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