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title: "The Woodpecker Inn, Pretoria: 8.7/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Woodpecker Inn in Pretoria: rated 8.7 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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Guesthouse
# The Woodpecker Inn

Pretoriuspark, Pretoria, South Africa

8.7 ·  Very good 14 reviews ·  #70 #70 of 124 in Pretoria ·  2.6 Location score
## About The Woodpecker Inn

The Woodpecker Inn is a guesthouse in Pretoriuspark, Pretoria, South Africa. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 14 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 9.4 km from the centre of Pretoria. The nearest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is 36 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Last renovated:** 2023

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

[Hotel prices in Pretoria by month](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/pretoria/prices/)

43 Emfuleni Rd [thewoodpeckerinn.co.za](http://www.thewoodpeckerinn.co.za/)

## Live prices around The Woodpecker Inn

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## The Woodpecker Inn: nightly price by month

          

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-   Cheapest month: November, about €79 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: March, about €86 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €80 for the night of 15 December

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[Hotel prices in Pretoria by month](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/pretoria/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 13 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How The Woodpecker Inn scores

Better rated than 44% of hotels in Pretoria

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **2.6**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Spa & wellness **4.5**

Pretoria average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaFree breakfastBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **31**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **8**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">81 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pretoria</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Checkers Woodlands Boulevard</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Clicks Pharmacy Woodhill Pharm</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">390 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Weather in Pretoria

[Pretoria weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/gauteng/pretoria/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

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### Compare

## Compare The Woodpecker Inn with nearby hotels

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-   [Town Lodge Menlo Park Pretoria](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/town-lodge-menlo-park-pretoria-pretoria/) Hotel ★★ 1.7 km away
    
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-   [Blue Diamond Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blue-diamond-boutique-hotel-pretoria/) Hotel ★★★ 1.8 km away
    
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## Questions about The Woodpecker Inn

### How do guests rate The Woodpecker Inn?

The Woodpecker Inn has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 14 reviews, which is better than 44% of rated hotels in Pretoria.

### When is The Woodpecker Inn cheapest?

In our price checks, the cheapest month is November, at about €79 a night on average. The most expensive is March, at about €86.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Woodpecker Inn?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Woodpecker Inn include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does The Woodpecker Inn have a pool?

Yes, The Woodpecker Inn has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Woodpecker Inn?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Woodpecker Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is 36 km away in a straight line.

### When did The Woodpecker Inn open?

The Woodpecker Inn opened in 2004 and was last renovated in 2023.

### How many rooms does The Woodpecker Inn have?

The Woodpecker Inn has 7 rooms on 2 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Woodpecker Inn?

Yes: Checkers Woodlands Boulevard, about 570 m away (9 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-woodpecker-inn-pretoria/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/