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Morning Star Express Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 10-minute walk to State Theatre

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Standard Room (Triple) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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327 Visagie Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, UNISA
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Triple) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Triple)

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Pretoria

Located in Pretoria Central Business District, Morning Star Express Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as State Theatre and Ditsong National Museum of Natural History. This 126-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Burgers Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • UNISA - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain DoRego's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Morning Star Express Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 10-minute walk to State Theatre
Guests of Morning Star Express Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 650 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
22-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Select Comfort beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Morning Star Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 120.00 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 650 (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Morning Star Express Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Morning Star Express Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Pretoria Central Business District, just steps from Burgers Park, and within a 10-minute walk of Melrose House and State Theatre. You'll also find National Library of South Africa and National Zoological Gardens of South Africa less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Morning Star Express Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Morning Star Express Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Morning Star Express Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Morning Star Express Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a comfy mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Morning Star Express Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Morning Star Express Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Morning Star Express Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Morning Star Restaurant.

Will Morning Star Express Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Morning Star Express Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Morning Star Express Hotel?

The closest major airport to Morning Star Express Hotel is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is about 21 mi away. Another top airport is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is around 26.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Morning Star Express Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Morning Star Express Hotel.

Morning Star Express Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terrence

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Initially i was allocated room no 112 only to find out that the room was not serviced. So i had to go back to the reception and request another room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MS SINOMMELI

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

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My stay was okay just service was average n wat did not like went to the restaurant to get food for me n my kids the was no one to attend to us have to get food from outside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Preath

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kgolofelo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thapelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

r

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

Good value and safe space in city centre

It was affordable and exceeded my expectations. Its clean and neat. Somewhat noisy in rooms from people in hallway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ofentse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Xolani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kgolofelo

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

All in all the hotel it's nice and safe

I did enjoy my stay, the only problem I experienced it was the fact that when I wanted to shower in the morning the was no water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nkgomotseng

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olaolu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelebogile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sibonelo

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

Eye opening

The stay well and great, until another person received the same number as my room. The sad thing is that she open the door while I was still busy with my girl, other than that all was well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

palesa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mpho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

cheque

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

Best service from staff

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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