The Links Guest House

147 Glen Eagles Drive, Silver Lakes, Silver Lakes, 0001 Pretoria, South Africa
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The Links Guest House

Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
110 reviews

Set 11 mi from Pretoria, The Links Guest House offers accommodations within the Silver Lakes Golf Estate. This guest house offers free WiFi and onsite parking. Each room at The Links Guest House features a private balcony, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a satellite TV. They all have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a spa bath or a bath. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy meals at Cafe41 or drinks at the Silver Lakes Golf Clubhouse, both located within the estate. The Links Guest House has an in-house shuttle service that can provide airport transfers or city tours. Silver Oaks Crossing shopping center is within a 3-minute drive, while Hazeldean Square is 2.5 mi away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 37 mi from The Links Guest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andre
    South Africa South Africa
    “The breakfast was awesome as always - well prepared and delicious. Location is perfect, 2km from my office and the facilities are very nice”
  • Anneke
    South Africa South Africa
    “The accommodation was top notch! Loved the huge rooms and lovely bathrooms. We had a really good stay. The house is ideally located, and it is in a very secure estate, which makes it perfect for anyone to stay at.”
  • Magnolia
    South Africa South Africa
    “Property is located in an estate where’s tight security Rooms were big Facilities were clean Staff was friendly”
  • Thokozile
    South Africa South Africa
    “Friendly stuff, cleanliness, safe and secure, breakfast was delicious and it was prepared with love and we enjoyed everything about the guest house.”
  • Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Safe, clean, and quiet location 👌 friendly staff that made you feel very welcome 🙏”
  • Tandiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was lovely. Your staff especially Bomi was outstanding”
  • Desiree
    South Africa South Africa
    “WE went to food factory for breakfast. The food was delicious and well prepared.”
  • Thabang
    South Africa South Africa
    “I liked that the facilities were clean and staff was friendly and helpful with all our requests.”
  • Boitumelo
    South Africa South Africa
    “The property has spacious rooms and they’re very clean. The beds were very comfortable beds and linen was clean. We also liked the location.”
  • Mamaila
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location a bit complicated but eventually we arrived safely”

Hosted by Ilze Fourie

8.5
8.5
Host Review Score
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Ilze Fourie
Definition of “Links” A links is the oldest style of golf course, first developed in Scotland We are proud to offer you only the best and that is why we are favoured by many overseas Guest as well as local visitors and corporate Clients including Embassies. We are an upmarket establishment emphasizing the needs of our clients to make the experience an unforgettable one. The following factors distinguish us for the rest: • Location location location. We are situated in the heart of the Silver Lakes Golf Estate with excellent security offering splendid views over the surrounding golf estate, lakes and lovely garden. • Special attention was given to the interior decorating and design and portrays as unknown elegance with a vast variety of Persian Carpets & Leather Couches to create a style one of a kind to ensure that your stay is a pleasant one. Delightful golf pictures were purposefully chosen, adoring its walls throughout the house complimenting the name. “The Links”. • Our Highly Qualified Team is professional, well trained to personal service and dedicated to welcome all our clients to make them feel at home and their stay memorable and unforgettable.
I qualified in Hospitality Service Management in 2005, and worked in the Hospitality industry environment for 9 years. I gained extensive experience in this field. I am a well-presented, highly personable and efficient person with the ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment. And numerous and competing deadlines don’t scare me! I am strongly orientated towards customer service and focus on delivery. Continuous improvement and quality standards are my forte. I have excellent communication skills and am comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, growth-orientated environment.
Tourist Attractions: *Pretoria National Botanical Gardens * Pretoria Zoo * Voortrekker Monument * Sammy Marks Museum * Pioneer Museum * Union Buildings * Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of The Links Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • 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 private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules
The Links Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Links Guest House 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Links Guest House

  • The Links Guest House is 9.9 miles from the center of Pretoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Links Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Links Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at The Links Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Room options at The Links Guest House include:

    • Family
    • Double

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

  • The Links Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool