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The Woodpecker Inn

5.0 star property
5-star luxury guest house near Woodhill Golf Estate

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Exterior
Presidential Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior detail
Presidential Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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43 Emfuleni Avenue, Garsfontein Drive, Pretoria, Gauteng, 81
  • Place, Woodlands Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodhill Golf Estate
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Presidential Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pretoria

Near the airport.You'll find Woodhill Golf Estate and Netcare Pretoria East Hospital within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Also, Woodlands Mall is within 2 miles (3 km) and Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Woodlands Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Woodhill Golf Estate - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Netcare Pretoria East Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • UNISA - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Food Lover's Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪WCafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Diner - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Woodpecker Inn

5-star luxury guest house near Woodhill Golf Estate
The Woodpecker Inn offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The luxury The Woodpecker Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Pretoria guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Woodpecker Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Woodpecker Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Woodpecker Inn Pretoria
Woodpecker Pretoria
Woodpecker Inn
The Woodpecker Inn Pretoria
The Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse
The Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse Pretoria

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Woodpecker Inn to the airport?

The Woodpecker Inn is 26.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Woodpecker Inn?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Woodpecker Inn on Apr 2, 2026 start from $139, including 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.

Does The Woodpecker Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Woodpecker Inn offers an airport shuttle.

Does The Woodpecker Inn offer free breakfast?

The Woodpecker Inn offers free English breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Woodpecker Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Time Square Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Woodpecker Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Woodpecker Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Woodpecker Inn have a pool?

The Woodpecker Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does The Woodpecker Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Woodpecker Inn to downtown Pretoria?

The Woodpecker Inn is 7.2 mi away from Pretoria.

The Woodpecker Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Takaidza

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantabulous location and superb breakfast. The staff was also brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

FGK

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

PD Swart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Gaborone

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

Loved it

I really enjoyed my visit at The Woodpecker Inn. The staff was attentive and kind. Registration and departure was easily accomplished. I loved having breakfast on the verandah each morning overlooking the golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

lovely stay

The woodpecker is a lovely guest house on the golf course, so you are able to go for a walk or a run easily, very tranquil setting and totally safe The staff are lovely and really helpful especially Nomsa, who always does extra things, as I arrived late from a flight in the evening and she had left me some cake out for my return Breakfast on the terrace is very peaceful Will def be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jako

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