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Illyria House

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Muckleneuk with spa and outdoor pool

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Outdoor wedding area
Lounge
Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Interior
Courtyard

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
327 Bourke Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002

What's nearby

  • UNISA - 3 min walk
  • University of Pretoria - 4 min drive
  • Union Buildings - 6 min drive
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 6 min drive
  • Voortrekker Monument - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 31 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 36 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Located near a train station, Illyria House is a great choice for a stay in Pretoria. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, facials or aromatherapy. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a hot tub are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Aquarius Wellness Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs ZAR 550 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is there a pool at Illyria House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Illyria House?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Illyria House?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Illyria House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 550 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Illyria House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Illyria House?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Time Square Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Illyria House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and mountain biking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Illyria House also has an outdoor pool, a sauna and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Illyria House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Illyria House like?
Illyria House is in Muckleneuk, a short 3-minute walk from UNISA and 2 minutes' walk from Embassy of Finland.

Illyria House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

The staff and food were excellent, but the accomodation
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Pieter, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
Anton, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended for romantics
Very interesting, slightly surreal experience. Grand, slightly faded ambiance, good food, great service.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ilyria staff are fantastic!
Richard and Foster were amazing
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and wonderful
Superb service in a uniquely charming hotel - strongly recommended.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elderly beauty
Extremely attentive service and very good food. But the rooms need a good cleaning and freshening. Overall a memorable experience.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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