Reviews of Foundry Guest Lodge
Cnr Solomon Mahlangu Drive & N4 Witbank Highway, The Willows , 0002 Pretoria, South Africa
#65 of 80 hotels in Pretoria
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 120 hotel reviews
6.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
8.0
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Facilities
7.2
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Staff
8.2
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Value for money
7.5
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Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Mazive
Mozambique2 reviews7.0“I would for short stay. Greater for travellers seeking quite place closer to Pretoria”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Hospitality
The breakfast and location were acceptable
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Du
South Africa1 review7.0“Satisfying.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No DSTV
Breakfast was good, good location, staff pleasant.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 23 January 2025
Tope
South Africa2 reviews8.0“Great stay, serene venue, a hidden gem, we, will visit again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If anything, would be great to have a small microwave available in the room.
The lodge was serene and peaceful, having a restaurant right on the facilities really helped and Riaan was a fantastic help throughout. The room was spaceous and clean and the staff accommodated wherever possible. Cleaning was done daily too. Great for evening walks and close to a shopping centre.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 8 January 2025
Zandile
South Africa8 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“The Stay was okay, facilities are clean and the location is awesome.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Check-in and Check-out was confusing as there was no one to induct us, We wanted to swim but we were scared to look for a swimming pool as the lady that gave us the keys on arrival informed us that the facility has dogs and we were not sure how friends they were.
The location was good close to the freeways to and from the destination. On arrival the lady that assisted us was in a hurry to leave as it was almost knock off time. It was a bit confusing in the morning, we did not know where to go until a guest staying in the room next to us showed us - the breakfast was fine the service was good.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Cindy
South Africa2 reviews6.0“The staff could really improve by checking up on guests to see if there is something they need.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were no basic staff in the kitchen like dish cloth, dish liquid, mop & tissues
It was nice & clean
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024
Makweya
South Africa1 review8.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Add extra bread,
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 24 November 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Was good all round”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 12 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The accommodation would have been perfect if it had had a chair or two.
The staff where friendly and very helpful. Great spot with the restaurant and car wash, with shops and a laundry near by.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Olivia
South Africa1 review7.0“It was a great place to stay. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Rooms were comfortable.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The place was a bit stuffy.
Unfortunately, we didn't get to have the breakfast as we were out to the conference by 8am.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Suzanne
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Booking.com did not contact me about a payment problem. Foundry guest lodge is still struggljng to return my doubble payment!!!!!!!!!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Mampana
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shortage of cooking utensils, but they made a plane for us.
Hospitality, the staff was amazing, really hands-on, and communicated well.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Rosie
South Africa2 reviews8.0“Peaceful, convenient, value for money getaway, with friendly staff willing to go the extra mile.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The Shower drainage was a little issue but seemed resolved by the time I left. The space between the Bed and chest was a little snug, creating a small toe stubbing incident when trying to close the curtains, but other than that, I had no further complaints.
The restaurant, based just outside the gate of the Guest lodge, was extremely accommodating of time requirements - I had to get out earlier than expected, so the restaurant allowed me to come in earlier to eat, and were quick in preparing the food, allowing me to get to my meetings on time, on a full stomach. All the staff, both at the lodge and restaurant, were very friendly and hospitable. Waking up to birds chirp - what a way to be woken up, so peaceful. The location, was ideal to where I needed to be each day.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Barnard
South Africa1 review8.0“The Good definitely outweighed the bad!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kettle cord didn't reach the plug on the bottom, i had to put the kettle on the floor to boil. In the corner where the plug was i noticed alot of spider webs. The ladies upstairs made alot of noise, i just had to endure it, but found it frustrating.
The bath, bed and breakfast was a great and affordable combination!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 10 July 2024
William
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“Ok, restful and clean”- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Air con did not work properly and message said it is out of gas need service. Na basin plug so wasted water while saving. Drainage seems blocked as water came out of covers outside when empty bath. Thatch roof and seems fire extinguisher not serviced! Only one breakfast option
Central location where we was to be
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Megan
South Africa18 reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The gate locks at 10pm so you kinda have to be back in your room at that time. We were offered a remote with a R250 deposit.
Delicious breakfast. Perfect for a one night stop. Comfortable bedding. Would book again
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Kopano
South Africa9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing but ensuring that each house has cleaning supplies
The bed and couch was very comfortable and everything looks just like the pictures
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Thato
South Africa2 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Can please next time communicate better on how do their eating arrangement go ,because if not people think they order everything on the menu but turns put they is limited budget
Everything about the place it's so awesome and clean enjoyed every moment
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Sthembile
South Africa3 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When we were waiting for our transport to pick us up we were told to go outside the gate to wait there for transport
Breakfast was good
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Francine
South Africa3 reviews8.0“Thankyou Foundry Guest House Lodge!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Traffic in & out can be bad, but mainly due to current roadworks. Hey, after-all this is Gauteng, traffic's part of the package: A person just needs to plan ahead.
Thankyou Foundry Guest House Lodge! We were very happy with everything. Clean, spacious room with everything we needed. Our son loved the lovely clean pool, to cool off after his rugby. Felt safe and all our belongings were safe. Good Location & near shopping centres. Friendly, helpfull staff who walked the extra mile. Restaurant on the same property with delicious food and excellent staff. Janse van Rensburg Family (7 - 9 December 2023)
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Amos
Botswana16 reviews7.0“No access after 10PM”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff member repeatedly told us not to come back after 10PM because no one would open for us. We contacted Susan, after few exchange of words she decided to give driver a remote to open the gate. At least they should highlight this before we book. .
Restaurant is close by.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Nomhlanhla
South Africa14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I waited more than an hour just for breakfast
Place and staff so friendly
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Danya
South Africa1 review8.0“Staff were very helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was great
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Khomotso
South Africa3 reviews6.0“Unpleasant,I wouldn’t come back here”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Electricity was down most of the time in our room only,the TV was only playing radio stations,and we reported it but was not fixed,we couldn’t connect to wifi and when we needed to go out it was a struggle with the manager,there is no security in the facility,I mean we went there to have fun,we also waited for an hour for breakfast to be served
The room,it was exactly as in the pictures,spacious and comfy
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Bernelee
South Africa2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is always room for improvement, I didn't like the fact that certain parts of the room were full of dust, there were many spiders and webs around the room, bathroom and kitchenette around.
The staff was kind and accommodating. Easy access to certain things.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Esther
South Africa33 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some of the towels are so old one can see through it. Door lock doesn't work properly. No bottle opener.
Restaurant nearby. House was clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed in November 2022
