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Avela

3.5 star property
Hotel in Magaliesberg with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Interior
Junior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished
Terrace/patio
Garden
Garden
At Avela, guests relax on lounge chairs by the outdoor pool or wander garden pathways. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, and a complimentary manager's reception offers a chance to connect with fellow travelers daily in this refreshing retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Junior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished

Junior Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished

Premium Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hekpoort Centre, Magaliesberg, Gauteng, 2800

What's nearby

  • Bekker High School - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Cradle of Humankind - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Sterkfontein Caves - 27 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Hartebeespoort Dam - 44 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Lion & Safari Park - 51 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Once upon a time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪YFC Yellow Dining Hall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barton's Folly - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Once upon a time venue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Heksie's Hideaway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Avela

Property highlights
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Avela. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 3 meeting rooms
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Avela Hotel
Avela Magaliesberg
Avela Hotel Magaliesberg

Frequently asked questions

Does Avela have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Avela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Avela?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Avela?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Avela?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Avela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 480 per vehicle applies.

Where is Avela located?

Situated in Magaliesberg, this spa hotel is steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Nooitgedacht Game Ranch and Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment. Bekker High School and Bekker Primary School are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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