Illyria House — Hotel in Gauteng

Stayed here only 1 night as we were to go on The Rovos Rail the next morning. Waited a good hour to check in ....we were given the menu to choose our food for dinner ....this was at 3.30 pm . We were getting tired of waiting to be shown to our room as we had traveled all morning and wanted a short nap. Eventually we were shown a room 1 floor up in a corner which had a bed this room led to another which had another bed then a bathroom...this meant we were to sleep separately as the beds were too small for 2 to sleep. Anyway by now it was nearly 5 pm & we had ordered dinner for 7pm as we wanted an early night ...! We were down just before 7 to order wine or have a drink before dinner. We ordered wine waited a good 40 mins for starters which were okay nothing exciting. Main course of course took another 1 hour to come water that we requested never arrived. My husband had the beef which was simply inedible mine was also just okay so we sent his beef back and we agreed that we’ll have bread and go to bed . Which we did end up doing . Another table next to us seemed to have the same problem as there was a lot of waiting and arguments from that table. We left to go to sleep snacking on the cereal bars we carry for emergencies. The beds were the worst we have slept in a very very long time . Mine creaked at the slightest movement and my husbands was very uncomfortable. So we couldn’t sleep all night . Breakfast was the same nightmare experience..... we did not order anything apart from bread and tea ate it registered our disappointing experience and left. ||Would definitely not recommend...

Outstanding! My husband Mark and I had the most incredible night celebrating our 38th Wedding Anniversary. We went to my favorite place in South Africa the romantic Illyria House Boutique hotel which is like stepping in to paradise in Pretoria. This place is like a dream come true in terms of romance and luxury. Everything looks like an ancient castle and we were treated like absolute royalty with our own butler who gave us impeccable service. The beauty of the place is so special that I took some videos to capture this incredible place. We were offered dinner in the romantic Wine cellar by candle light but we chose to sit on the airy spacious patio overlooking the luscious garden. Every time my husband and I visit Illyria we see the improvements and more beautifully painted murals and unusual decor that just keeps getting better with every visit. The fresh smell of orchids was enchanting and I really loved our very special honeymoon night in such a magnificent setting . I cannot wait for an excuse to go back. The heated swimming pool was so relaxing and so comfortable to swim in even though it was evening and the incredible meal of perfect cordon blue cooking was one of the best meals I ever had. I highly recommend this...

Was fortunate to have a surprise 60th birthday celebration here on Saturday 11 August 2018. My previous experience at Illyria House was impressive many years ago as a Maid of Honour at a friend's wedding.

I was deffinately the queen for the night here, celebrating with dear and near ones... We had sole access to the entrance lobby, lounge and dining room.. So spoiled! The Shere oppulance of Illyria House allowed everyone to enjoy old world charm in a totally unique setting in a peaceful area and the excellent staff were like ghosts, always available but not noticeable....well trained and truly professional.

Dinner was a six course meal, well prepared and very generous! A private affair for all our guests with no trouble at all and not a single guest left unimpressed.... Flowers and decor was so special.... Candles everywhere. So romantic and so private!

Thank you. I will hold more lovely memories till...