Protea Hotels Pretoria World Cup 2010

Pretoria is the de facto capital of South Africa and, as such, the city is home to a number of embassies and the Union Buildings where the Presidents of South Africa, including the iconic Nelson Mandela, are inaugurated. The city will host six World Cup matches including a Round of 16 battle. Protea Hotels provides a number of exclusive 2010 World Cup hotels in Pretoria.

Pretoria has a long and colourful history which can be followed in the city’s collection of museums and monuments including the Voortrekker Monument and Fort Scanskop, the Transvaal Museum and the National Cultural History Museum. One of the most distinctive landmarks is, however, the Sir Herbert Baker designed Union Buildings, the location of the South African presidency.

For a ‘walk on the wild side’ pop in to second oldest nature reserve in the world, the Groenkloof Nature Reserve where you can walk, mountain bike and even spend the night!
Pretoria World Cup 2010 Stadium

The 51 000 capacity Loftus Versveld Stadium is one of the oldest in South Africa and is home to the Super 14 rugby team, the Blue Bulls and local football teams, Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United. Built in 1923 in the centre of Pretoria, the stadium has hosted a number of important sports contests over the years including the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations and the 2009 Confederations Cup. It has recently enjoyed an upgrade in time for the World Cup 2010.

Pretoria World Cup 2010 Hotels

The 3-star Protea Hotel Capital is located in the city centre, close to the Voortrekker Monument, the Union Buildings and the World Cup stadium, Loftus Versveld. The elegant, yet contained 104-room establishment has all the modern conveniences including air-conditioning, satellite TV and WI-FI.

Protea Hotel Hatfield Apartments comprise 28 rooms located in the centre of Hatfield close to the University of Pretoria, Loftus Versveld and the retail hub of the city. Only 45 minutes from OR Tambo airport, the 3-star apartments are air-conditioned, have satellite TV and WI-FI. There are cinemas, bars and restaurants close by.

Other recommended World Cup 2010 hotels in Pretoria are:

Pretoria World Cup 2010 Match Schedule
  • Sunday 13 June at 20h30 – Serbia vs. Ghana
  • Wednesday 16 June at 20h30 – South Africa vs. Uruguay
  • Saturday 19 June at 20h30 – Cameroon vs. Denmark
  • Wednesday 23 June at 16h00 – USA vs. Algeria
  • Friday 25 June at 20h30 – Chile vs. Spain
  • Tuesday 29 June at 16h00 – Round of 16
Pretoria World Cup 2010 Fan Park

The city is still deciding on the venue of the World Cup fan Park.