Kniff un GaffelGuesthouse

Guesthouse in Villieria, Pretoria · Since 2001 Your home away from home

Old world charm with a unique modern style. A quiet base for working trips to Pretoria, with fast Wi-Fi, a conference room, and a restaurant and bar on site.

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The guesthouse main building in Villieria at dusk, lit windows and the paved courtyard
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Booking for a team or a conference? Call 082 357 5977, WhatsApp us or email bookings@kug.co.za.

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For business guests

Everything a working trip needs

The practical things first, so you can plan your day before you arrive.

  • High-speed Wi-FiComplimentary, throughout the premises
  • Backup powerLights, plugs and Wi-Fi stay on during load-shedding, in selected rooms
  • Always hot waterGas geysers keep showers hot even when the power is off, in selected rooms
  • A desk in your roomMost rooms have a proper work desk
  • Secure parkingOn site, with an electric fence all round and cameras
  • VAT invoicesA full VAT invoice for your company, every stay
  • Check-in and check-outCheck in from 14:00, out by 10:00
  • Early breakfast07:00 to 08:00 for overnight guests; from 08:00, order from the R&R Bistro menu
  • Conference facilityUp to 35 people, half or full day
  • R&R Bistro on siteRestaurant and bar, Tuesday to Sunday
Accommodation

Rooms

Quiet, comfortable rooms with everything you need to rest and work.

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The conference room set up with long tables and a projector
Conference facility

Meet, work and stay under one roof

A room for anything from a small meeting to a full-day workshop, hired by the half or full day, with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

  • Up to 35 people, depending on the layout
  • Projector, sound bar and air cooler included
  • Food and drinks from R&R Bistro on site, arranged by us
Enquire about the conference roomSee layouts and packages
The restaurant interior with wooden tables
Restaurant and Bar

R&R Bistro, right on site

A relaxed, family-friendly bistro a few steps from your room. Draft beer, cocktails and hearty plates like ribs and schnitzel, so dinner after a long day is easy.

  • Tue to Thu 09:00 to 21:00 · Fri and Sat 09:00 to 22:00 · Sun 09:00 to 14:00
  • Fully licensed, with draft beers and cocktail specials
  • Card only, no cash
  • Book a table: 072 449 9441
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The house

A garden to come home to

Old world charm with a unique modern style: a lantern-lit courtyard, a quiet garden and a cooked breakfast to start the day.

  • The terrace at sunset under white umbrellas, Villieria
  • The courtyard veranda lit up at dusk
  • Courtyard seating under woven lanterns
  • The bar in the evening, with string lights
  • Garden rooms behind the paved courtyard at dusk
  • A cooked breakfast with a cappuccino
  • Eggs benedict
  • The courtyard garden between the rooms by day
  • A room patio with chairs and a wine barrel table
Guest reviews

What our guests say

4.5
Out of 5, from 313 Google reviews (October 2026)
Very cozy place with the most friendly staff ever! And the food is amazing too 🙌
Tomáš P.Google review · September 2025
I've been lucky enough to visit here twice. They have the kindest staff, they make you feel so welcomed and at home. I cannot wait to come back one day and would highly recommend staying here!
Steffi G.Google review · February 2024
Real Gem, friendly and helpfull. Food is amazing
Christa D.Google review · March 2026
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Lamp post with signs pointing to reception and parking
Location

Where we are

In Villieria, a quiet suburb of Pretoria, close to the main routes into the city.

  • Pretoria CBDAbout 10 min
  • N1 highwayAbout 5 min
  • University of PretoriaAbout 10 min
  • Hatfield Gautrain stationAbout 10 min
  • OR Tambo InternationalAbout 50 min
Drive times and directions