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Menlo Park, Pretoria
Menlo Park is a suburb in the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Menlo Park borders other upmarket areas known as Waterkloof, Brooklyn and Lynnwood.
Menlo Park was first established between the 1950s and 1970s. It was then the most eastern suburb of Pretoria, but the city has grown considerably and expanded eastwards since then. Today these suburbs are known as the old east and boast some of the city�s most high-end residential properties. Together with Brooklyn and Lynnwood, it was most likely named after American counterparts. It is the opinion that this reflects the suburb�s less �oppressive� image, when compared to that of leafy Waterkloof and other areas which have many street names reflecting the British Empire.
Menlo Park is ideally situated in a central position near the N1 highway, within easy reach of the central business district. Therefore, it is just minutes away from upmarket and large entertainment facilities and shopping malls such as Menlyn and Brooklyn Mall. Menlo Park boasts a revamped heart, with a theatre, fantastic coffee bars, superlative restaurants and caf�s. It is the site of Menlo Park High School and lies near the University of Pretoria. Menlo Park was the home of iconic South African artist Walter Battiss, whose former home has been converted into a residential development with guesthouse known as Fook Island.
A broad range of activities can be enjoyed and there is always something going on here. The nightlife lovers can enjoy numerous hotspots and the less adventurous can be entertained at the theatre or shopping malls. Enjoy a memorable experience at Menlo Park in Pretoria, South Africa.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Self Catering
Next To Apart Hotel
Next To Apart Hotel offers accommodation in Menlo Park. Whether you are career oriented, the trend setter looking for the perfect social scene or...
Guest House
Ambiance Guest House
Ambiance Guest House offers comfortable accommodation close to shopping malls, restaurants, major transport routes and attractions. All rooms hav...
Hotel / Self Catering
Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel
Situated in Menlo Park inthe heart of Pretoria, is the stunning Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel. The hotel is in the perfect spot for tourists and...
Guest House / Self Catering
Moroccan House
At Moroccan House, we are proud of our reputation for doing things differently. We have four Moroccan decor inspired accommodation suites with f...
Guest House
The Elegant Lodge
Capturing the grace and elegance of Cape Dutch Architecture, The Elegant Lodge is your exquisite and convenient destination away from home. With ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Battiss Guest House
Battiss Guest House is conveniently located close to major highways and landmarks of Pretoria. The guesthouse offers comfortable guest rooms, eac...
Things to do in the area
Family Entertainment
Go Big at Imax
Forty-five hundred times larger than the average television screen, eight storeys higher than any single swelling, three dimensions and fifteen t...
Family Entertainment
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
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Family Entertainment
Market On Main
Market on Main Johannesburg saw such resounding success in the City of Gold (Gauteng) that the city of Pretoria has followed suit and was proud t...
Museums
Hapo Museum, Tshwane
//Hapo Museum, Tshwane//Hapo Museum is unusual. Its exterior is a copper overlay, whilst its buildings are distinctly reminiscent of granite rock...
Malls & Shopping
Brooklyn Mall
Brooklyn Mall is in a pretty suburb of the same name (Brooklyn, in Pretoria) that is characterised by high-end homes and pretty gardens. This mal...
Art Galleries
The Javett Art Centre
Staying overnight in Pretoria gives visitors so many opportunities to experience the culture and beauty of South Africa. The University of Pretor...
Craft & Flea Markets
Hazel Food Market
The Hazel Food Market is an authentic food market offering a vast array of interesting and delicious food products. You'll find everything from ...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Irene Country Club
The Irene Golf Club has one of the most attractive golf courses imaginable, next to Van der Byl Farm in the small, leafy village of Irene. Irene ...
Golf Courses
Waterkloof Golf Club
Waterkloof Golf Club is also the home of South African cricketing icon, AB De Villiers. Waterkloof is situated on the undulating slopes of Pretor...
Golf Courses
Pretoria Country Club
Founded in 1910, the Pretoria Country Club nestles in the scenic beauty of Waterkloof, one of the city�s most prestigious suburbs. Over the years...
Golf Courses
Pretoria Golf Club
Pretoria Golf Club, or Pretoria West as it is popularly known, is steeped in history. It was established in 1894, which makes it the oldest club ...
Golf Courses
Silver Lakes Golf Course
Silver Lakes Country Club is part of an upmarket residential estate which is situated in genuine Bushveld country, 20 kilometres to the east of P...
Golf Courses
Wingate Park Country Club
Lush and luxuriant in the wet summer months and well groomed throughout the year, the championship Wingate Park course has been rated among the t...
Golf Courses
Woodhill Golf Course
Woodhill Country Club and residential estate is situated in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria and the layout consists of two very different halves ...
Nature Reserves
Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Named after the wild fig (Ficus salicifolia) Wonderboom, for which the reserve is famous, and which grows at the foot of the northern slopes of t...
Landmarks
Pretoria Tours
Pretoria also serves as one of the country�s three capital cities, officially the executive or administrative capital. With plenty to see and do ...
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