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A two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A room with a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A large, multi-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.

1. Redlands Hotel

2.3 km from National Botanical Gardens

Gillian

￥18,362

￥21,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

A dining area with a white table and chairs, a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf with decorative plates.

2. Lexden Guesthouse

2.2 km from National Botanical Gardens

Alistair

￥19,807

￥22,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative partition with signs.

A cozy living room with a wooden sofa, a dining table, and a Christmas tree.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and bedside lamps.

3. 7 on Oakleigh

1.9 km from National Botanical Gardens

Buyisiwe

￥9,961

￥9,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

4. Ilawu Lodge

3 km from National Botanical Gardens

"Check in was a problem they didn't know about my stay.... I had to email booking confirmation. Shower room is too tiny, only one bath towel. Air-conditioner not working... Breakfast setting is a joke 😭😭 juice is warm, their quality of is really disappointing.... The noise.... The pool area is too close to the room I was in and the conference room oh my word the noise from the people using these facilities, the sheets and towels are not changed. In totality I regretted ny choice of...

Anonymous traveler

￥6,893

￥8,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a painting above the bed.

A wooden staircase leading to a room with a chandelier, a door with a decorative glass panel, a wooden cabinet, and a striped sofa.

A house with a central entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

A backyard with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and a covered seating area.

5. 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, 5.1 km from National Botanical Gardens

"This is the best place to stay in Pietermaritzburg! The location is perfect for anyone affiliated with the university - literally across the street. You can have breakfast and supper - both excellent - and the hosts are extremely hospitable and helpful. We arrived with a flat tire, and Gys helped us get a new car the next morning. I have seldom experienced a home away from home as warm and welcoming as Ridge on 79. "

Oscar

￥9,114

￥12,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern lobby with a round wooden table, a sofa, and a patterned armchair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.

6. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 5 km from National Botanical Gardens

CATHRINE Terry

￥11,424

￥13,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark-colored headboard.

Two remote controls on a wooden surface with a potted succulent in the background.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and potted plants.

7. Ekhaya Lodge

12.9 km from National Botanical Gardens

Mandisa

￥7,069

￥7,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

Two people sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks, reading books.

8. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

8.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

paul

￥12,472

￥14,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with striped sofas, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers.

A modern dining area with round tables, black chairs, and potted plants.

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.

9. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

6 km from National Botanical Gardens

John

￥8,092

￥9,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a door, and a window with curtains.

A brick pathway leading to a house with a garden and a clear blue sky.

A building with a reception area, stone facade, and large windows.

10. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 5.6 km from National Botanical Gardens

Alan

￥10,507

￥12,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large mirror above the counter.

A courtyard with a rectangular pool, a large stone fountain, and outdoor seating.

A large bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A residential area with houses, a grassy lawn, and trees.

11. ANEW Hotel Hilton

8.5 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥14,940

￥14,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple floors, and a central atrium.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bedside table with a phone.

A bowl of granola with blueberries and pumpkin seeds.

12. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥14,147

￥16,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A wooden bookcase with multiple shelves filled with books.

A covered corridor with a tiled floor, a white railing, and a brick wall on one side.

A living room with a sofa, a lamp, a bust sculpture, and a window with curtains.

A sign for 'Alexandra Bed & Breakfast' with a contact number.

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,176

￥4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

A circular pool with a brick border, surrounded by grass and trees, with the sun setting in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

14. The Hilton Bush Lodge

14.6 km from National Botanical Gardens

Louren

￥13,491

￥15,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A narrow hallway with a tiled floor and grey walls.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a microwave. There are two black bar stools and a grey sofa in the living area.

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

15. Spacious 5-bedroom House in Pietermaritzburg With Shared Pool

5.8 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥27,658

￥31,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa with yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A sunlit patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a grill.

16. Gateside Guest House

6.7 km from National Botanical Gardens

Sally

￥10,764

￥10,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a decorative stone fountain.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and table, surrounded by greenery.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a fire extinguisher, framed certificates, and a clock on the wall.

An office with a desk, computer, and a chandelier.

17. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,270

￥4,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

18. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,254

￥4,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A garden with a table and chairs, surrounded by dense foliage.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a window, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a chair with cushions, and a table with a stack of magazines.

19. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,516

￥5,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A room with a bed, a small white table with cups and a pitcher, a wooden wardrobe, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and flags on the wall.

A hotel room with a white armchair, a wooden door, and a white wall.

A birdbath with a rustic design, surrounded by a grassy area and various plants.

20. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,567

￥5,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to National Botanical Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Redlands Hotel	8.0 Very good 25 reviews	View
Lexden Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
7 on Oakleigh	7.8 Good 9 reviews	View
Ilawu Lodge	6.6 4 reviews	View
79 On Ridge BNB	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top National Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10/10 Excellent

"Such friendly staff made the stay that much more enjoyable."

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"

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"

Lexden Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great bed and breakfast. Loved the room, decor, helpful staff and the overall estate itself."

The Sleeping Bao B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and good breakfast."

Redlands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I didn't have brea"

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay here with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay👌"

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Macrorie House Museum

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The Old Prison

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Tatham Art Gallery

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Pietermaritzburg Oval

8.0/10 (1 review)

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KwaZuluNatal Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at KwaZuluNatal Museum during your travels in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's countryside and casinos.

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Msunduzi Museum

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Botanical Gardens?

National Botanical Gardens is located in Pietermaritzburg. You'll find 62 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Botanical Gardens?

Adjacent to National Botanical Gardens, Ilawu Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice is Hidden Inn, located just 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to National Botanical Gardens?

Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from National Botanical Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Botanical Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to National Botanical Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Botanical Gardens?

To access more information about updating your stay near National Botanical Gardens or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National Botanical Gardens?

The Old Prison, Msunduzi Museum, and Macrorie House Museum feature captivating exhibits. Stopping by Pietermaritzburg Oval, Scottsville Racecourse, or Queen Elizabeth Park is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. Pietermaritzburg City Hall and Comrades Marathon House are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for National Botanical Gardens hotels

1. Redlands Hotel

2. Lexden Guesthouse

3. 7 on Oakleigh

4. Ilawu Lodge

5. 79 On Ridge BNB

6. Golden Horse Hotel

7. Ekhaya Lodge

8. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

9. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

10. Madlula's Guesthouse

11. ANEW Hotel Hilton

12. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

14. The Hilton Bush Lodge

15. Spacious 5-bedroom House in Pietermaritzburg With Shared Pool

16. Gateside Guest House

17. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

18. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

19. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

20. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

Compare popular hotels close to National Botanical Gardens

Top National Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Madlula's Guesthouse

Golden Horse Hotel

Lexden Guesthouse

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Redlands Hotel

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

Other attractions near National Botanical Gardens

Macrorie House Museum

The Old Prison

Tatham Art Gallery

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Pietermaritzburg Oval

KwaZuluNatal Museum

Msunduzi Museum

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