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Recommended hotels in Pietermaritzburg

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

1. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg
3.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (392 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
John
The price is ￥8,701
￥10,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg
A two-story brick house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with an arch, and a small garden with a stone fountain.

2. The Sleeping Bao B&B

The Sleeping Bao B&B
3.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good breakfast."
South Africa
Shaun
The price is ￥8,877
￥8,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Sleeping Bao B&B
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a painting above the bed.

3. 79 On Ridge BNB

79 On Ridge BNB
3.5 star property
Scottsville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"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. "
Sweden
Oscar
The price is ￥9,541
￥12,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
79 On Ridge BNB
A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.

4. Golden Horse Hotel

Golden Horse Hotel
4.0 star property
Scottsville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"
United Kingdom
CATHRINE Terry
The price is ￥18,576
￥21,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Golden Horse Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

5. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

J & J Paradise Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Scottsville
The price is ￥3,292
￥3,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
J & J Paradise Guesthouse
An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

6. Lexden Guesthouse

Lexden Guesthouse
3.5 star property
Pietermaritzburg
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"This is the best guesthouse in the city. Located in the best area, beautifully designed and extremely comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Alistair
The price is ￥27,495
￥31,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Lexden Guesthouse
A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

7. Ekhaya Lodge

Ekhaya Lodge
2.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Very clean comfortable and friendly staff"
United States
Mandisa
The price is ￥7,416
￥7,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Ekhaya Lodge
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.

8. Madlula's Guesthouse

Madlula's Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Scottsville
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is ￥10,559
￥12,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Madlula's Guesthouse
A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

9. Your Exclusive PMB Escape - Sleeps 2 - uninterrupted Wi-Fi

Your Exclusive PMB Escape - Sleeps 2 - uninterrupted Wi-Fi
Pietermaritzburg
The price is ￥9,376
￥12,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Your Exclusive PMB Escape - Sleeps 2 - uninterrupted Wi-Fi
A house with a large sliding glass door, a green water tank, and a brick patio.

10. Luvuyos Guest House

Luvuyos Guest House
Scottsville
The price is ￥6,764
￥11,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Luvuyos Guest House
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering
3.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and family-friendly environment "
South Africa
Rufaro
The price is ￥7,921
￥9,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative partition with signs.

12. 7 on Oakleigh

7 on Oakleigh
3.5 star property
Pietermaritzburg
7.8 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"I loved it, clean and tidy. A home away from home."
South Africa
Buyisiwe
The price is ￥10,824
￥10,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
7 on Oakleigh
A brick building with a covered porch, white plastic chairs, and potted plants.

13. Ascot Inn

Ascot Inn
3.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (26 reviews)
"This is a good stop over hotel for one night while passing through the town"
South Africa
Paulo
The price is ￥7,444
￥8,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Ascot Inn
A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a bed with white linens, and two paintings on the wall.

14. Thembelihle Guest House

Thembelihle Guest House
3.0 star property
Scottsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"The most incredible staff, clean, comfy, great breakfast. Highly recommend this place to stay. "
United Kingdom
Christie
The price is ￥6,722
￥6,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Thembelihle Guest House
A two-story house with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

15. The Musafer Travel Lodge

The Musafer Travel Lodge
3.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"It was good but the tv remotes were non functional and the room had no bed side lamps."
South Africa
Sbu
The price is ￥5,845
￥6,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
The Musafer Travel Lodge
A two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

16. Redlands Hotel

Redlands Hotel
4.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (24 reviews)
"The staff made the stay memorable their service was a 10/10 exceptional "
United States
Gillian
The price is ￥22,309
￥25,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Redlands Hotel

17. Ilawu Lodge

Ilawu Lodge
3.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"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...
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥7,473
￥8,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Ilawu Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wall-mounted mirror, a large mirror, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted bull skull.

18. Wensleydale Guest Lodge

Wensleydale Guest Lodge
4.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (46 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing stay here with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay👌"
United Kingdom
Thobani
The price is ￥7,228
￥7,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Wensleydale Guest Lodge
A modern, enclosed shower area with a tiled floor and walls, featuring a central door and a control panel on the wall.

19. Lake Sands Manor

Lake Sands Manor
2.5 star property
Pietermaritzburg
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"Great staff"
South Africa
Oskar
The price is ￥6,235
￥7,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Lake Sands Manor
A wooden bar area with a basket of fruit, a bottle of champagne, and framed wildlife pictures on the wall.

20. Lincoln Cottages

Lincoln Cottages
4.0 star property
Pietermaritzburg
7.8 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"Excellent "
South Africa
Lloyd
The price is ￥8,153
￥8,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Lincoln Cottages
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Top Pietermaritzburg Hotel Reviews

Golden Horse Hotel

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"
CATHRINE Terry 13-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Golden Horse Hotel

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Pietermaritzburg Hostels information

Number of reviews
109
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,801
Highest Price
￥31,930

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Pietermaritzburg?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Pietermaritzburg accommodations, which have positive reviews from our travelers: Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg - Property features at this bed & breakfast include free parking and laundry facilities. Wensleydale Guest Lodge - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant at this guesthouse.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Pietermaritzburg?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Pietermaritzburg is 39 inches.
What is there to see and do in Pietermaritzburg?
Generally, Pietermaritzburg is known for its casinos, gardens, and countryside. Get out into nature with places like National Botanical Gardens, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. Cultural attractions include Msunduzi Museum, Macrorie House Museum, and The Old Prison. Locals like to shop at Karkloof Farmer's Market.
What's the best way to get to and around Pietermaritzburg while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Pietermaritzburg on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Pietermaritzburg (PZB), 3.1 mi (5 km) away from the city center. An alternative is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 43.7 mi (70.4 km) away.

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