Since 1954 • Pretoria North Classic
Eat. Drink. Play. Stay.
Enter as strangers, leave as friends.
A true local legend with bar vibes, hearty food, cold drinks, accommodation, entertainment, and stories waiting to happen.
This Isn’t Just a Hotel…
It’s where the locals sit a little longer. Where one drink turns into three… and where everyone’s got a story to tell.
The New Maroela isn’t polished perfection — it’s real, it’s lived-in, and it’s full of life.
Two bars. Good food. Cold drinks. Familiar faces.
That old-school “Royal Hotel” feeling… still alive and well.
All Under One Roof
More Than a Hotel. A Proper Pretoria North Hangout.
From cold drinks and good food to slots, horses, pizza, and more — The New Maroela brings together the kind of local energy you do not fake.
Two Bars
Pull in for a drink, catch up with friends, and settle into the kind of place where one round usually becomes another.
Full Kitchen
Breakfasts, grills, pub favourites, and proper comfort food that keeps people coming back for more than just the vibe.
The Pizza Man
Pizza lives right here on-site, making Maroela the kind of stop where cravings get sorted properly.
V-Slots
For guests and regulars who like a little extra excitement, the gaming area adds another layer to the full Maroela experience.
Horse Betting
One of the few old-school spots still keeping the horse tab spirit alive for those who know exactly what that means.
Buds & Roses
An on-site cannabis shop that adds yet another unique twist to a place already packed with personality.
Car Wash
Get the car cleaned while you grab a drink, have a meal, or sort out the rest of your day in one stop.
Safe Parking
Easy access and secure parking make it simple for locals, travellers, and regulars to come and go with peace of mind.
Food & Drink
No Fancy Nonsense. Just Good Food.
From hearty breakfasts and toasted favourites to grills, burgers, pub meals, and pizza — The New Maroela serves the kind of food people actually want to eat.
Whether you are starting the day, settling in for lunch, or grabbing something solid with your drink, there is always something proper coming out of the kitchen.
Stay the Night
A Comfortable Stay Without the Nonsense.
Whether you are travelling, working nearby, or just not ready to head home yet, The New Maroela offers clean, comfortable rooms in the heart of Pretoria North.
It is easy, affordable, and practical — with the added bonus of food, drinks, entertainment, and secure parking all right here on-site.
Since 1954
An Old Classic With Real Local Heart.
The New Maroela is more than just a stopover. It is part of Pretoria North’s story — a place filled with familiar faces, long-standing memories, and that rare old-school feeling people still come back for.
Family-owned and full of character, Maroela has become the kind of place where locals, travellers, workers, and regulars all cross paths under one roof.
Run by the Karabis brothers, Lee and Theo, this is a place built on hospitality, community, and the idea that good places are not just visited — they are remembered.
“Enter as strangers, leave as friends.”
Pull In. Stay A While.
Enter as strangers, leave as friends.
Whether you are joining us for a drink, a meal, a game, a night away, or just the proper old-school Maroela vibe — we would love to welcome you.