The Elegant Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Pretoria with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Relax by the tranquil pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by a palm tree.
The Elegant Lodge features a symmetrical facade with a central entrance and decorative elements.
Welcome to The Elegant Lodge, where lush greenery and serene surroundings create a peaceful atmosphere.
Stunning two-story building with a central entrance, flanked by balconies and surrounded by lush gardens.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by lush views and comfortable seating.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
83, 23rd Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0120
  • Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Time Square Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Pretoria
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Superior1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pretoria

Located in Menlo Park, The Elegant Lodge is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Riverwalk Office Park and Spanish Embassy. This 26-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Menlyn Park Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Time Square Casino - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Pretoria - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • UNISA - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St. George's Cafe & Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kapstadt Brauhaus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shilla Korean Cuisine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Rodrigo - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Elegant Lodge

Guesthouse in Pretoria with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Guests of The Elegant Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 1000 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a ballroom.
32-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 to 150 for adults and ZAR 100 to 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Red Sage

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 100.00 to 150.00 for adults, and ZAR 100 to 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Elegant Lodge
Elegant Lodge Pretoria
Elegant Pretoria
The Elegant Lodge Pretoria
The Elegant Lodge Guesthouse
The Elegant Lodge Guesthouse Pretoria

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Elegant Lodge?

The Elegant Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elegant Lodge?

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elegant Lodge on Jul 23, 2025 start from $59.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to The Elegant Lodge?

This guesthouse is situated in Menlo Park, close to Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Time Square Casino, and Brooklyn Mall. You'll also find Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Pretoria National Botanical Garden within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Elegant Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Elegant Lodge include a casino?

No, The Elegant Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Elegant Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about The Elegant Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Elegant Lodge?

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

Does The Elegant Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Elegant Lodge serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Red Sage.

Does The Elegant Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Elegant Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at The Elegant Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Elegant Lodge?

The closest major airport to The Elegant Lodge is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 28.3 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 23.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Elegant Lodge?

Yes, some accommodations at The Elegant Lodge offer a balcony and may feature courtyard views.

The Elegant Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brendon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Collins

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient accommodation

Friendly staff, but needs a revamp. Very central for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff and Excellent location, just off the N1 highway and close to Sun Arena
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing stay

A gem of a lodge. So clean and confortable.

8/10 Good

AJ

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

Great for Business near Menlyn

Very comfortable B&B type lodge close to Menlyn. Very friendly and efficient staff. Great for business travel

10/10 Excellent

irslan

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

COMFORTABLE STAY

EXCELLENT STAY, ROOMS WHERE VERY COMFORTABLE, STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL

8/10 Good

On the way, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stop on the way

It was a good place to stop between J'Burg and travelling north, just off the N1. The meals were good and the service pleasant and helpful.