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- 611 Buccaneer Street, 0181 Pretoria,
South Africa - 
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Highlights
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Private, monitored parking area
Airport shuttle service
Swimming pool complex
Daily room cleaning service
Comfortable family rooms
Complimentary wi-fi property-widePrivate, monitored parking areaAirport shuttle serviceSwimming pool complexDaily room cleaning serviceComfortable family roomsThe property is conveniently located close to the R21, the N4 highway leading to Kruger National Park, as well as the N1 highway heading north. Menlyn Arena and Waterkloof Hoërskool are nearby. The nearest airport is OR Tambo Airport, just 37 km away from us.
Guests can enjoy access to our seasonal outdoor swimming pool and BBQ facilities, perfect for relaxation and social gatherings.
Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria is situated in the peaceful suburb of Elardus Park in Pretoria East. We pride ourselves on being a tranquil retreat rather than a party or entertainment venue, catering mainly to transit travelers who seek a restful stay. We offer complimentary WiFi access and private parking in a secure area, limited to one car per room. Self-catering options are available only in the Economy Apartment and not in any of the other rooms.
Upon arrival, you can order a delightful continental, English, or vegetarian/vegan breakfast at an additional cost, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, Rest-a-While is unable to accommodate bookings for stag/hen parties or school leavers ('Matric Rage'). Any such bookings will be cancelled, with no refund given. The hotel apologises for any inconvenience.
Please note that there are dogs on the premises.At Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, payment by bank transfer prior to arrival is mandatory. After booking at Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, the property will contact you with further instructions.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
At Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.
At Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
At Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria, guests under 18 may only check in if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
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- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- tumble dryer (for clothes),
- waste bin,
- bedside socket,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- baby cot/crib,
- carpeted floor,
- hypoallergenic room,
- heating,
- work desk,
- iron,
- fan,
- wardrobe/closet,
- travel adapter,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board)
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper,
- conditioner,
- private bathroom,
- body soap,
- toilet,
- shower,
- hairdryer,
- shampoo
- portable wi-fi hotspot,
- flat-screen tv,
- satellite tv channels
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- toaster,
- dining area,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- refrigerator,
- wine glasses,
- barbecue grill,
- bottled water,
- electric kettle
- towels,
- bed linen
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room offers satellite TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, a small bar fridge. The twin beds can be converted into a king sized bed.
Room size:
Twin Room - 18 m2
Bedroom 1 – Large bed (King size)
Max persons: 2 
Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- work desk,
- wardrobe/closet,
- carpeted floor,
- waste bin,
- private entrance,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- bedside socket,
- heating,
- hypoallergenic room,
- fan,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- travel adapter,
- tumble dryer (for clothes),
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- iron
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- conditioner,
- toilet,
- private bathroom,
- shampoo,
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer
- flat-screen tv,
- satellite tv channels,
- portable wi-fi hotspot
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- dining area,
- barbecue grill,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- bottled water,
- toaster,
- refrigerator,
- electric kettle
- bed linen,
- towels
- patio,
- garden view,
- pool view
- entire unit wheelchair accessible,
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This family room has its own private entrance and has a garden / swimming pool view. The room is equipped with tea-and-coffee making facilities, a small bar fridge, satelite TV and a private bathroom.
Room size:
Family Room - 20 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Double bed
Max persons: 3
Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- work desk,
- tumble dryer (for clothes),
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- iron,
- wardrobe/closet,
- dressing room,
- baby cot/crib,
- heating,
- waste bin,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- hypoallergenic room,
- fan,
- bedside socket,
- carpeted floor,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- travel adapter,
- private entrance
- shampoo,
- conditioner,
- hairdryer,
- toilet paper,
- private bathroom,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shower,
- toilet,
- body soap
- flat-screen tv,
- satellite tv channels,
- portable wi-fi hotspot
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- barbecue grill,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- toaster,
- electric kettle,
- bottled water,
- dining area,
- refrigerator
- towels,
- bed linen
- garden view,
- pool view,
- patio
- entire unit wheelchair accessible,
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This family room has its own private entrance and has a garden / swimming pool view. The room is equipped with tea-and-coffee making facilities, a small bar fridge, satelite TV and a large private bathroom.
Room size:
Family Room - 30 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Double bed
Max persons: 4
Single Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- fan,
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- wardrobe/closet,
- work desk,
- carpeted floor,
- tumble dryer (for clothes),
- hypoallergenic room,
- iron,
- travel adapter,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- heating
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- body soap,
- shower,
- toilet,
- conditioner,
- private bathroom,
- shampoo
- flat-screen tv,
- portable wi-fi hotspot,
- satellite tv channels
- dining area,
- refrigerator,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- bottled water,
- barbecue grill,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- electric kettle,
- toaster
- bed linen,
- towels
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This single room has an en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, a small bar fridge a tea-and-coffee making facilities, ceiling fan / wall heater.
Room size:
Single Room - 12 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 1
Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- wardrobe/closet,
- tumble dryer (for clothes),
- air conditioning,
- bedside socket,
- hypoallergenic room,
- baby cot/crib,
- travel adapter,
- work desk,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- waste bin,
- fan,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- carpeted floor,
- iron,
- heating
- hairdryer,
- body soap,
- shampoo,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- conditioner,
- toilet,
- complimentary toiletries,
- private bathroom
- flat-screen tv,
- portable wi-fi hotspot,
- satellite tv channels
- refrigerator,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- wine glasses,
- barbecue grill,
- electric kettle,
- toaster,
- bottled water,
- dining area
- bed linen,
- towels
- garden view,
- courtyard view
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- individually controlled air conditioning for room
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This family room has satellite TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, a small bar fridge and under-floor heating as well as air-conditioning. This room can accommodate 1 camping cot.
Room size:
Family Room - 22 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Double bed
Max persons: 3
Double or Twin Room with Garden View Description, photos, price, amenities
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- wardrobe/closet,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- bedside socket,
- heating,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- private entrance,
- waste bin,
- hypoallergenic room,
- iron,
- travel adapter,
- carpeted floor,
- work desk,
- tumble dryer (for clothes),
- fan
- toilet,
- hairdryer,
- body soap,
- shampoo,
- toilet paper,
- complimentary toiletries,
- private bathroom,
- shower,
- conditioner
- satellite tv channels,
- portable wi-fi hotspot,
- flat-screen tv
- electric kettle,
- barbecue grill,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- bottled water,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- refrigerator,
- dining area,
- toaster
- bed linen,
- towels
- garden view,
- patio,
- courtyard view
- ground floor unit,
- entire unit wheelchair accessible,
- walk-in shower (no step)
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
This room has its own private entrance, a patio, satellite TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, a small bar fridge and under-floor heating. The twin beds can be converted into a king-sized bed.
Room size:
Double or Twin Room with Garden View - 24 m2
Bedroom 1 – Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Max persons: 2
Comfort Family Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- fan
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- private bathroom
- streaming services (e.g., netflix),
- satellite tv channels
- refrigerator,
- tea and coffee making facilities
- garden view
- entire unit wheelchair accessible
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The family room offers a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.
Room size:
Comfort Family Room - 20 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Max persons: 3
Choose your ideal room at Rest-a-While Guest House - Pretoria
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Single Room
- Twin Room
- Family Room
- Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- Family Room
- Family Room
- Comfort Family Room
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area
On-site activities & leisure
nearby golf course (within 3 km)
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
barbecue facilities, special dietary menus (on request), grocery delivery service
Pools, spa & wellness
outdoor swimming pool, year-round outdoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, children's shallow end, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access
Transport & getting around
convenient airport shuttle, shuttle service (surcharge applies), secure parking garage, disabled-access parking, airport meet and greet / pick up, convenient airport drop off, general shuttle transport
Reception & guest support
individual check-in/check-out, invoices available
Shared spaces for guests
access to hotel garden, patio/outdoor seating
Family & entertainment
selection of board games/puzzles
Cleanliness & housekeeping
guest laundry service, efficient ironing service, regular daily housekeeping
Business & conference facilities
fax and photocopying services
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, allocated smoking zone, full wheelchair accessibility, standard key entry
Property safety & security
round-the-clock security personnel, integrated security alarm system, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, guest thermometers provided by the property, complimentary face masks available for guests
Social distancing guidelines
secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised, hygienic takeaway breakfast containers, securely packaged food deliveries
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! The property offers free on-site parking, including a private parking area, a parking garage, and accessible parking facilities.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies
Check-inFrom 14:00 Until 21:00 hours
Check-outFrom 06:00 Until 10:00 hours
Children and extra bedsChildren from 0 years old pay 200.00 ZAR per night using extra bed. Children from 0 to 2 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages. The property may require a deposit of 500.00 ZAR. Deposit payment method: cash.
PetsPets are not permitted.
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