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African Roots Guest House

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Polokwane guest house

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Premium Double Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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58a Devenish Street, Polokwane, Limpopo, 0699
  • Place, Polokwane Art Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Irish House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Polokwane Lifestyle Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Polokwane (PTG-Polokwane Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Polokwane

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Polokwane guesthouse, you'll find Tom Naude Park and Van Zyl Park. Polokwane Art Museum and Irish House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Polokwane Art Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Irish House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Polokwane Lifestyle Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tom Naude Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Van Zyl Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Polokwane (PTG-Polokwane Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Rock Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

African Roots Guest House

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Polokwane guest house
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this guesthouse measures 689 square feet (64 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly African Roots Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Polokwane guesthouse.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 689 sq ft of conference space
  • 64 sq m of conference space
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
African Roots Guest House offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 54-cm LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 54-cm LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is African Roots Guest House to the airport?

African Roots Guest House is 4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Polokwane (PTG-Polokwane Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at African Roots Guest House?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Roots Guest House on Mar 31, 2026 start from CA $94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does African Roots Guest House have an airport shuttle?

African Roots Guest House offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 300. per vehicle, one-way.

Does African Roots Guest House offer free breakfast?

African Roots Guest House offers free English breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at African Roots Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Meropa Casino & Entertainment World (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at African Roots Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at African Roots Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does African Roots Guest House have a pool?

African Roots Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does African Roots Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does African Roots Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is African Roots Guest House to downtown Polokwane?

African Roots Guest House is 1.3 mi away from Polokwane.

African Roots Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elsebie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CW

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

What a real gem. We only stayed one night on our way to Kruger. From reception to the person sweeping the grounds we were treated excellent. Breakfast was great and definitely plentiful. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short notice business trip and was happy to find one of my favorite Guesthouses in Polokwane available for booking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to rest.

It's safe, clean and well situated. This is my second stay and I will keep coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bishanji

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinofa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is beautiful with so much to offer after a long day. The staff are fantastic, big smiles and eager to assist wherever possible. the room was huge, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always nice to return to this Guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part of a longer business trip and will return again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great services. Excellent food. Comfortable bed. I highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to Polokwane.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La gentillesse du personnel a notre egard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024