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A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with striped sofas, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers.
A living room with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
An outdoor pool area with a covered patio, seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern dining area with round tables, black chairs, and potted plants.

1. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg
United States
John
£43
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg
A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern building with a glass door entrance, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garden with a statue of a horse and rider.
A dining area with multiple tables set for four, each with a lace tablecloth and wooden chairs.
A rustic wooden archway with a metal gate, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path.

2. Biggy Best Cottages

Biggy Best Cottages
Howick
South Africa
Cheyne
£51
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Biggy Best Cottages
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a dining setup.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A rustic interior with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.
A traditional brick building with thatched roofs, a central water feature, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

3. Tala Game Reserve

Tala Game Reserve
Camperdown
United Kingdom
Richard
£88
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tala Game Reserve
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, white bedding, and multiple pillows. There are bedside lamps and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A dining area with white chairs and tables, a large vase, and a television on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs.

4. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Rufaro
£43
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering
A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.
A cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A circular pool with a brick border, surrounded by grass and trees, with the sun setting in the background.

5. The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Hilton Bush Lodge
Hilton
United States
Heino
£75
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Hilton Bush Lodge
A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.
A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.
A sunlit patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a grill.

6. Gateside Guest House

Gateside Guest House
Hilton
South Africa
Sally
£51
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Gateside Guest House
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There is a folded towel on the bed, a remote control on a side table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a soap dispenser.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a window with a geometric pattern.

7. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

J & J Paradise Guesthouse
Scottsville
£16
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
J & J Paradise Guesthouse
A pool area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a railing with blue lights. There is a Christmas tree and a balcony with a railing.
A spacious living area with two blue sofas, a wooden dining table, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a brick wall, glass railings, and a view of greenery.
A room with a tiled floor, a shelf with decorative items, a wall with a colorful light display, and a cabinet with kitchenware.

8. Hidden Inn

Hidden Inn
Pietermaritzburg
United States
Fikile
Hidden Inn
Exterior
Garden
View from room
Front of property

9. Kings Hill Bed and Breakfast

Kings Hill Bed and Breakfast
Hilton
Switzerland
Martin
Kings Hill Bed and Breakfast
A grassy outdoor area with a table and chairs, a water tank, and a building in the background.
A cozy room with a wooden table, chairs, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.
A room with a fireplace, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

10. The Hay Barn

The Hay Barn
Lions River
£44
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The Hay Barn
A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped rug.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

11. The Old Mushroom Farm

The Old Mushroom Farm
Howick
South Africa
Johan Robins
£71
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Old Mushroom Farm
A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a bed with white linens, and two paintings on the wall.
A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden pergola, and outdoor seating.
A two-story house with a tiled roof, a brick facade, and a number '3' sign above the entrance.
A pool with a metal grate and a hose.

12. Thembelihle Guest House

Thembelihle Guest House
Scottsville
United Kingdom
Christie
£34
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Thembelihle Guest House
A two-story brick house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with an arch, and a small garden with a stone fountain.
A wooden archway leading into a room with a bench, a table with a plant, and a staircase in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

13. The Sleeping Bao B&B

The Sleeping Bao B&B
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Shaun
£49
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Sleeping Bao B&B
A brick building with a covered porch, white plastic chairs, and potted plants.
A garden with a variety of trees, including a large leafed plant in the foreground and a tall tree with bare branches.
A rustic bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a television.
A two-story building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree in the foreground.

14. Ascot Inn

Ascot Inn
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Paulo
£39
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Ascot Inn
A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.
A covered outdoor area with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by greenery and a lawn.
A banquet hall with tiered white cakes, wooden chairs, and chandeliers.

15. Old Halliwell Country Inn

Old Halliwell Country Inn
Curry's Post
United Kingdom
Geoff
£70
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Old Halliwell Country Inn
A two-story house with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a herringbone-patterned floor.
A staircase with a metal railing and a vase on the landing.
A dining area with a table set for a meal, chairs, and a person standing by the window.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

16. The Musafer Travel Lodge

The Musafer Travel Lodge
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Sbu
£32
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Musafer Travel Lodge
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.
A brick pathway leading to a house with a garden and a clear blue sky.
A covered outdoor seating area with a planter of blue flowers, a brick pathway, and a yellow building with large windows.
A building with a reception area, stone facade, and large windows.

17. Madlula's Guesthouse

Madlula's Guesthouse
Scottsville
United Kingdom
Alan
£58
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Madlula's Guesthouse
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bedside table with a phone.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple floors, and a central atrium.
A bowl of yogurt with fruits and seeds on a wooden table, a glass of water with a flower, and strawberries and nuts scattered around.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

18. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg
£77
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a stone bench.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a window with curtains.
A garden with a wooden structure, a pond, and a horse grazing.
A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered porch area.

19. Millgate Cottage

Millgate Cottage
Lidgetton West
South Africa
IA
£48
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Millgate Cottage
A residential property with a swimming pool, surrounded by a fenced yard and a large house with a tiled roof.
A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A residential driveway with a tree on the left, a red car parked on the right, and a clear sky.

20. Nutmeg Guest House

Nutmeg Guest House
Howick
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
£45
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Nutmeg Guest House
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5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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The Victorian-era City Hall and Tatham Art Gallery showcase Pietermaritzburg's colonial heritage alongside contemporary South African works. Explore the KwaZulu-Natal Museum's fascinating exhibits, then picnic among colourful blooms at the National Botanical Gardens where locals gather on weekends.

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Top Pietermaritzburg Hotel Reviews

Madlula's Guesthouse

Madlula's Guesthouse

8/10 Good
"Clean room good bed unfortunately we were in a room opposite reception and loud noises from other guests kept us awake"
Alan 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Madlula's Guesthouse
The Sleeping Bao B&B

The Sleeping Bao B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff and good breakfast."
Shaun 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
The Sleeping Bao B&B
Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

8/10 Good
"Very friendly staff and family-friendly environment "
Rufaro 2-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Pietermaritzburg?
Travellers in search of a convenient and comfortable Pietermaritzburg stay often book a room at Ilawu Inn. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.2 mi west of the centre, offers a swimming pool and a terrace. Like another idea? Located 0.5 mi south of downtown and featuring a rooftop terrace and buffet breakfasts, Imperial hotel by Misty Blue Hotels is also a favourite among guests.
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