Set among old Jacaranda trees, Brooks Cottage features Oregon floors and pressed ceilings. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, free fiber-optic WiFi and complimentary private parking. Located in the exclusive neighborhood of Brooklyn and bordering the University of Pretoria. Each individually decorated room has a patio, offering views of the pool and tranquil garden. It comes equipped with a microwave, mini-bar and a satellite TV. The private bathroom has a bath and shower with free toiletries. English breakfast is served daily at Brooks Cottage and barbecue facilities are available. A number of restaurants serving a range of cuisines can be found within 1.2 mi. Both Menlyn Park Shopping Center and Brooklyn Mall are a 7-minute drive from the property. The historic center of Pretoria called Church Square is 4.3 mi away. The O.R Tambo International airport is 35-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Pretoria
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Krisztina
    Germany Germany
    The guesthouse offers perfect accommodation for a solo traveller (or a couple). It has a nice style, has all necessary basic amenities, and is located in a very quiet and safe part of the city (but still close to the city center and university)....
  • Martin
    France France
    Norma and Chris are great hosts. They are very keen on personal contact with the guests, and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast is yummy and includes no sugar muesli and low GI bread. We had a great 2 days stay and will definitely come back.
  • Irma
    United States of America United States of America
    Norma and Chris were wonderful, helping us take our suitcases in and we're very friendly and hospitable. Chris was up when we left and again helped us. We didn't have time for breakfast but I'm sure that it would be delicious! Highly recommend...
  • Johan
    United States of America United States of America
    Very pleasant guesthouse in a nice area, convenient for the University of Pretoria. The hosts were very helpful.
  • Andrew
    South Africa South Africa
    Convenient location close to University. Friendly hosts. Great breakfast
  • Mariska
    South Africa South Africa
    My mom and I had an amazing stay! The owners are lovely people and made us feel right at home. The room was bigger than we expected and very comfortable. We had an amazing breakfast in the beautiful main house. Will definitely stay here again!
  • Pawel
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely overnight stay with the most welcoming hosts. Location is perfect, nice and quiet. Room was spacious and very clean
  • P
    Potgieter
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect Location - amazing stay. Staff was amazing and they made sure to scan the room for us just before we left - to ensure that we did not forget anything. Room was perfect very clean. Perfect and safe parking inside the property.
  • Mothepane
    South Africa South Africa
    Norma and her husband went all out to make us the most succulent breakfast. They completely stole our hearts with the fresh fruit platter. We loved it
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    Didn't have breakfast. location was excellent - quiet road. rooms were spacious and clean.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi. Do you take cash payments?

    Yes we do take cash payments.
    Answered on 1 October 2021
  • Are your rooms equipped with a fridge?

    Yes all our rooms have bar fridges.
    Answered on 21 July 2022
  • We need 2 rooms for tonight checking in at 8pm. But the app doesn’t seem to allow that

    We don't have availability until Monday.
    Answered on 20 March 2022

Managed by Chris & Norma

Company review score: 9.8Based on 115 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A little about ourselves. We have a love for people and enjoy meeting people of various background and cultures.

Property info

What makes Brooks Cottage special. It is a national monument, 100 years old. This lovely old manor house, has pressed ceiling and wooden floors, making it unique in it's character. The facade has Cape Dutch gables. The rooms are set around patios

Neighborhood info

What makes our neighbourhood fun and interesting. This area is safe to walk in, the streets are filled with Jacaranda trees for tourists to snap pics of. We have the best coffee shop in Pretoria, 5 min walk to Aroma. We nearby Brooklyn Mall & UP

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Brooks Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
Brooks Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Brooks Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Brooks Cottage

  • Brooks Cottage is 3 miles from the center of Pretoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Brooks Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Brooks Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Brooks Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls
    • Open-air bath
  • Room options at Brooks Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Triple