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Morning Star Express Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to State Theatre

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Standard Room (Triple)
Reception
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$50
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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327 Visagie Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002
  • Place, UNISA
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Buildings
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Loftus Versfeld Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Triple)

Standard Room (Triple)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Pretoria

Morning Star Express Hotel places you in the centre of Pretoria, within just a 15-minute stroll of State Theatre and Ditsong National Museum of Natural History. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The buffet restaurant, Morning Star Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Pretoria Central Business District hotel include Sunnyside mediclinic and National Zoological Gardens of South Africa.

What's nearby

  • UNISA - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Union Buildings - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Voortrekker Monument - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain DoRego's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Morning Star Express Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to State Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Morning Star Express Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pretoria hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Morning Star Express Hotel offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Pretoria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 6 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Morning Star Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120.00 for adults and from ZAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 650 (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Morning Star Express Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Morning Star Express Hotel?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Morning Star Express Hotel on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$49.7, including 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.

Is parking available at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Yep, Morning Star Express Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Morning Star Express Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Morning Star Express Hotel.

Is Morning Star Express Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Morning Star Express Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Morning Star Express Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Morning Star Express Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 6 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Morning Star Express Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Morning Star Express Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Morning Star Express Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terrence

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Initially i was allocated room no 112 only to find out that the room was not serviced. So i had to go back to the reception and request another room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MS SINOMMELI

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

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My stay was okay just service was average n wat did not like went to the restaurant to get food for me n my kids the was no one to attend to us have to get food from outside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Preath

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kgolofelo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thapelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

r

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

Good value and safe space in city centre

It was affordable and exceeded my expectations. Its clean and neat. Somewhat noisy in rooms from people in hallway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ofentse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Xolani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kgolofelo

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

All in all the hotel it's nice and safe

I did enjoy my stay, the only problem I experienced it was the fact that when I wanted to shower in the morning the was no water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nkgomotseng

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olaolu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelebogile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sibonelo

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

Eye opening

The stay well and great, until another person received the same number as my room. The sad thing is that she open the door while I was still busy with my girl, other than that all was well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

palesa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mpho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

cheque

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

Best service from staff

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mogamat Shahien, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018