Top 12 Pet-Friendly Accommodations In Gauteng, South Africa - Updated 2024

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Although the smallest of the nine provinces in South Africa, Gauteng is the industrial and commercial center of the country where gold was first discovered. It is also the richest in the region and a vibrant entertainment hub because the people play as hard as they work. It’s home to the country’s capital - Johannesburg - and other beautiful cities, including Sun City, Pilanesberg, and the region’s administrative center - Pretoria. You will find a world of attractions that include museums, parks, nature reserves, high-end restaurants, theaters, markets, family resorts, pet-friendly camping sites in Gauteng, and much more to explore. Because you are visiting with your pets, there are a lot of accommodations, including hotels and cozy vacation rentals to choose from. Browse through our list of the top pet-friendly accommodations in Gauteng, South Africa.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 22, 2024.

Hotels

1. Clico Boutique Hotel (from USD 96)

Enjoy a high-end vacation in this five-star property, situated in a green neighborhood, and provide all the luxury and comfort Gauteng has to offer. It’s pet-friendly and only a few minutes’ drive away from popular attractions, including Zoo Lake and a shopping mall. Each room here is air-conditioned, tastefully decorated, and fitted with a satellite TV, a minibar, a mini-fridges, seating area, and either opens to a terrace or a garden. You can dine in the on-site restaurant featuring a terrace and vaulted ceiling and serving tasty European-inspired foods. Extras include free WiFi, parking, and a relaxing outdoor pool.

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Clico Boutique Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 27 Sturdee Avenue
11.14 km (7.0 mi) from Liliesleaf

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace

2. Premiere Classe (from USD 38)

Premiere Classe is a comfortable hotel set close to all the attractions in and around Greater Melrose. You have two accommodation options - including one- and two-bedroom units, featuring everything you need to feel at home. You can kick back in the cozy living area with a smart TV, make your simple dishes with the kitchenette, or enjoy barbecuing outdoors in summer evenings. What’s more, it’s pet-friendly, you can enjoy English or Continental breakfast at an extra cost, and freebies include toiletries, WiFi, and parking.

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Premiere Classe Apartment Hotel

Wheelchair accessible

Address: 62 Corlett Drive
9.86 km (6.2 mi) from Liliesleaf

Parking Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

3. Premiere Classe Apartment Hotel (from USD 47)

Also situated in Melrose, this three-star hotel features one- and two-bedroom apartments, and it’s walking distance away from popular attractions, including the M1 Motorway. You can enjoy dinner and English and continental breakfast in the hotel’s dining room for a surcharge. All the units’ decorations are appealing, and they highlight lounge areas, a flat-screen TV, and even a kitchenette. Your pets are welcomed, and other enjoyable facilities include a meeting room, parking, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Premiere Classe Apartment Hotel

Address: 62 Corlett Drive,, Greater Melrose, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2198
9.82 km (6.2 mi) from Liliesleaf

4. Home Suite Hotels Rosebank (from USD 133)

Whether you are visiting Gauteng for leisure or business, this contemporary four-star property situated in Rosebank will add spices to your stay. It offers stylish and spacious units, featuring air conditioning, smart TVs, kitchenettes, and seating areas. Start your day with a complimentary Irish or English breakfast buffet, and the evenings can be spent unwinding in the outdoor swimming pool. It’s pet-friendly and also features a meeting room and free WiFi.

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Home Suite Hotels Rosebank

Address: 50 Bristol Road, corner Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196
12.28 km (7.7 mi) from Liliesleaf

5. Casta Diva Boutique Hotel (from USD 42)

pet friendly accommodation in gauteng | casta diva boutique hotel
Source: www.booking.com

Savor the beauty and tranquility of nature in this four-star hotel, perched on a 4.9-acre (2-hectare) sub-tropical garden. The rooms are tastefully decorated with murals, artworks, and beautiful furniture and also highlight mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and smart TVs. You can also choose to stay in separate apartments, offering additional whirlpools. There is a restaurant on site, offering occasional music concerts and a tasty list of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Soak in the Olympic-size swimming pool, exercise in the gym, play tennis, or hang around and enjoy birdwatching and heartwarming sights of the garden. What’s more, it’s pet-friendly and there is an art gallery, a theater, and hiking trails around to explore.

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Casta Diva

Wifi Available

Address: 67 Albatros Street, Ninapark, Akasia
40.85 km (25.4 mi) from Liliesleaf

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km)

6. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff (from USD 426)

Your stay is bound to be fascinating in this five-star hotel, perched on a 7.4-acre (3-hectare) green, elevated grounds with sweeping vistas of Johannesburg Zoo and the surrounding gardens. It features lots of leisure amenities on-site, including a nature-inspired spa, offering a hot tub, a sauna, and a variety of treatment options to pamper your body. Also, there is an around-the-clock gym, two heated pools, a bar, and five restaurants, serving local and international delicacies. All the units are air-conditioned and fitted with smart TVs, free WiFi, minibars, coffeemakers. Some even include terraces, and suites come with separate living areas. Pets are also allowed and your kids under the age of 18 can stay with you for free.

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Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff

Wifi Available

Address: 67 Jan Smuts Avenue
14.33 km (9.0 mi) from Liliesleaf

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

Resort

7. Shonalanga Valley Resort (from USD 56)

Also situated in a lush and calm environment - on the Schurweberg Mountains, close to Hennops River, the Shonalanga Valley Resort is designed to give outdoor lovers and recreational seekers a delightful experience. You will find modern comfort amenities on site, including a spa, an outdoor pool to unwind, and a bar. You will like the traditional mud hut-inspired cottages, which are tastefully decorated with appealing colors, domed ceilings, and fitted with wall fans, coffeemakers, smart TVs, and more. What’s more, pets are allowed, and there is free parking and three meeting rooms within the facility.

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Shonalanga Valley Resort

7.3 User Rating

Address: Portion 37 of the Vlakplaats Farm, Gerhardsville, Centurion, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa, 0157
23.52 km (14.7 mi) from Liliesleaf

Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Gauteng, South Africa

8. Lovely house in a Big 5 game reserve, Hammanskraal (from USD 293)

Located in a free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in the province of Gauteng, South Africa, this house is best suited for big families and a large pack of friends.

The spacious bedrooms have cozy beds and crisp linen that help you drift off to a peaceful slumber after an eventful day of sightseeing on a safari jeep. Modern amenities include air conditioning, heaters, free WiFi, and a fireplace. The self-catering accommodation also features a functional kitchen where guests can prepare hearty meals for their loved ones. Guests traveling with pets can book this rental that welcomes up to two dogs of any size.

A private pool and a spa whirlpool tub await you for rejuvenation with a few laps or a deep soak amidst the therapeutic currents of water. Bonfire evenings can also be enjoyed around the fire pit outdoors.

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Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
82.54 km (51.3 mi) from Liliesleaf
villa 10 Guests 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

9. Exquisite holiday home in Sandton (from USD 420)

Located in a safe neighborhood, this holiday house is every bit spectacular and makes for a grand stay. Beautifully designed interiors will appeal to the tastes of even the most discerning guest. This kid-friendly rental also comes with a crib and high chair that ensures convenient feeding.

Guests can spend their time in the game room or watch movies on a Smart TV. The ones who like to read will also find a nice collection.

The patio overlooks a gorgeous pool of emerald waters. Dive in for swimming a few lengths or lounge on the sofa while watching your pet play in the manicured garden. Pets are welcome here and you can tag up to two of your cats or dogs of any size along with you. There is an additional fee of 70 USD for bringing pets and guests are requested to inform the host in advance about them.

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Sandton, GP, South Africa
2.6 km (1.7 mi) from Liliesleaf
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 10 Guests 4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
even enjoyed the pool and the outside patio in the mornings
it was a very comfortable stay plenty of rooms and plenty of room
Cleanliness:
so spacious inside decorated so tastefully and so clean
Host:
there is a caretaker who lives on site & is lovely
precious was a gem always smiling very kind and accommodating yet respecting personal space
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10. Beautiful cottage for nature lovers (from USD 56)

You love being in the wild, then this beautiful cottage, set on a hilly region in Wild Syringa, and offering home and luxury facilities, including an infinity pool, is your best bet. It can cater for two guests, which means the home is also perfect for the love birds, with or without their four-legged friends. There is a fireplace in the living area, free toiletries in the private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen so don’t forget to come along with your groceries. There is also a lovely porch to unwind the evening or for night sky gazing.

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Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
51.26 km (31.9 mi) from Liliesleaf
151 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cabin 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a very memorable weekend getaway spectacular surroundings great walking lovely views and very comfortable cottage
the cottage was comfortable and clean and equipped with the utensils we needed for our trip
Cleanliness:
the cabin is clean and has everything you need
absolutely beautiful the cottage is cozy & clean with everything you need for a great holiday
Host:
wales is the greatest host
allan is a friendly attentive host and was helpful with anything we needed
allan was a perfect host with good communication and follow up before our visit
perfect for getting away from the big city alan and wales are great hosts
wales has amazing friendly dogs and it really is a must to go there
Location:
beautiful setting perfect for a weekend away close to jhb
perfect place to get away and relax - simple living in a beautiful location
this place is also amazing for the scenery and hikes around the property
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11. Luxurious accommodation for family fun stay (from USD 263)

You and your family will love this exquisite abode, set in the lush heart of Santon, and featuring eye-catching decorations and stress-relieving facilities. The interior is air-conditioned, spacious, and features a fireplace and a large flat-screen TV in the lounge area, a fully equipped kitchen to cook or allow the experienced chef to do what he knows best, and four beautifully furnished bedrooms. Outside, you will find a pool to soak in, a garden to play with the kids or pets, and patios for socializing or spending time with your household or group. Enjoy complimentary breakfast and coffee. All other meals, cooked by the chef, come with a surcharge, and there is free WiFi, parking, and laundry amenities.

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Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
6.0 km (3.8 mi) from Liliesleaf
159 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
each room was exceptionally equipped with great bed linens and an ensuite
very tasteful decor and incredibly comfortable beds
each room is styled to perfection and the amenities are just unbelievable
breakfast was amazing and we woke to the sound of crackling bacon and fresh coffee
main living area was cozy and fireplace was always prepped for the cool winter evenings
Cleanliness:
it was clean and easy to stay there
amazing place always tidy & clean super friendly chef and housekeeper
great property absolutely beautiful and clean and easy to check in with
our best airbnb experience ever the house is huge very beautiful and spotless clean
thanks for an incredible stay stylish clean and with everything you need
Host:
excellent house great staff and service
absolutely stunning house and the service from the staff is excellent
the staff were incredibly friendly and warm
loved the staff members - nancy and clement
the villa is magnificent and the friendly staff truly makes you feel at home
Location:
great location to benmore mall and other sandton attractions/restaurants
a great location to relax after a long trip for our south african vacation thanks again
i recommend this place to all
this place is by far the best accommodations i have ever experienced with airbnb
this place is really amazing
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12. Large elegant abode (from USD 205)

Savor a tranquil family reunion or a group getaway in this elegant four-bedroom home, which is farmhouse-inspired with French touches. It is situated close to a green belt and the natural influence is all around the accommodation. The interior is very spacious with lots of natural lights from the ample windows and there are three cozy living areas with fireplaces and smart TVs for your convenience. Savor fresh breeze in the beautiful on-site garden, soak the stress away in the swimming pool after long stressful days, or enjoy barbecuing in the undercover patio in summer months. All four bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms, and there is a fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking adventures. Pets are allowed inside and freebies include high-speed WiFi, laundry amenities, and kids’ amenities.

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Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2.68 km (1.7 mi) from Liliesleaf
210 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 10 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 10

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the thatched roof the creaky floors lots of comfortable furniture
comfortable and very spacious house nice and thoughtful amenities
love the fireplaces fully kitted kitchen and excellent entertainment areas
we loved the kitchen with the fireplace as well as the beautiful garden
we had a fabulous comfortable stay
Cleanliness:
the house was clean and as great as advertised
great place to stay in great communication and the place was very clean
everything was clean organised and very clearly communicated
the house is very beautiful and clean
candace's house is beautifully decorated and clean
Host:
the hosts were very responsive
great host and amazing experience
the staff is friendly especially precious
quick responses a helpful and knowledgeable input from precious the housekeeper
candace is an amazing host
Location:
location good- around 20 mins from sandton mall
so central and safe
the location is fantastic and very safe
candace place was in a great location in morningside sandton area
great property great location loads of space
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Experience a unique African getaway

Whether you are traveling here for business or leisure, you will find a world of a reason to not leave too early. From the fantastic sights and sounds of the city and areas blessed with natural influences to a vibrant culinary scene, shopping, landmarks, and more, there is a lot to keep you engaged during your weekend getaway in Gauteng. Pet-friendly accommodations that abound in the province ensure a great trip since you are coming with your four-legged friend.

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