Pretoria

Our favourite place to stay in Pretoria... The large white house is modern and stylish, with a full-time reception area and hotelier touches like minibars and wine lists. — Lonely Planet

Five-star service, complimentary wi-fi and shuttles to the Pretoria and Hatfield Gautrain stations, extensive dining options and well-appointed rooms. — Lonely Planet

This is an exquisite Asian-themed boutique all-suites hotel aimed at the discerning traveler. — Fodor's

Overlooking the Tsitsikamma Forest, the architecturally stunning stone-and-glass lodge has 10 secluded treehouse suites, each with floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows. — Travel + Leisure

On the eastern reaches of Pretoria... After a busy day’s sightseeing, it’s the perfect spot to escape back into the bush or reinvigorate weary feet with a soak in the Jacuzzi. — Lonely Planet

The pick of the mid-rangers has a smashing pool and surrounding gardens that can be viewed from private patios or through the foyer’s exquisite glass doors. The cuisine comes highly recommended. — Lonely Planet

Single and double rooms in a dated-looking but fairly characterful budget hotel near the Union Buildings, with a restaurant and bar attached and safe parking. — Rough Guide

A relatively upmarket backpacker place with plenty of doubles as well as smallish dorms spread over two lovely old houses with original features and a relaxing garden stoep. — Rough Guide

It’s convenient for the bus station... and if you don’t mind sacrificing modern comfort for character, then this does the job nicely. — Lonely Planet

This fun hostel centres around a large lounge full of chill-out sofas and funky prints. There are a couple of doubles as well as dorms... The lodge also has a good tour office. — Lonely Planet

Professionally run and competitively priced... The plain-ish rooms face out towards a sofa-filled lapa and the owners are quick to attend to guest needs. — Lonely Planet

This is a magical place to stay... En-suite rooms draws savvy conference-goers and travellers in search of respite. The gardens and swimming pool are immaculately presented. — Lonely Planet

Colourful and quirky, Khayalethu is a fine addition to the quality Hatfield budget scene. The bedrooms are small but immaculate... The swimming pool is a little beauty. — Lonely Planet