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

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.

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

1. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

CATHRINE Terry

￥11,514

￥13,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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 cozy seating area with a wooden bench, a cushioned chair, and a small table with a lamp.

2. 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

"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

￥9,081

￥12,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

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

3. Lexden Guesthouse

3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alistair

￥19,530

￥22,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a planter of blue flowers, a brick pathway, and a yellow building with large windows.

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

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

4. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alan

￥10,361

￥11,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A room with a dining table, a chair, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered seating area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a building with large windows.

A kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

A restaurant with a curved glass wall, outdoor seating, and a view of the sky.

5. Regal Inn PMBurg

Scottsville, 2.1 km from The Old Prison

￥8,522

￥10,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

A bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a soap dispenser.

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3 km from The Old Prison

￥3,064

￥3,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A room with a cream-colored cabinet with glass doors, a bed with a floral bedspread, and a closed door with louvered shutters.

A signpost in a landscaped area with a road in the background.

A wooden bookcase with books, a decorative elephant statue, and a framed landscape painting on the wall.

7. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

2.2 km from The Old Prison

￥4,066

￥4,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

8. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville, 2.7 km from The Old Prison

Christie

￥6,737

￥6,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A brick building with a sign reading 'Redlands Hotel.'

A dining table with various dishes, a view of a green landscape through a window, and a statue.

A room with a piano, leather ottoman, armchair, and a wall of liquor bottles.

A bathroom with two sinks, each with a gold faucet, and a mirror above them.

9. Redlands Hotel

2.4 km from The Old Prison

Gillian

￥17,514

￥20,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

10. Ilawu Lodge

1.5 km from The Old Prison

"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

￥6,796

￥7,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, chairs, and a person standing by the window.

A two-story house with a balcony, a paved driveway, and a fenced backyard.

A staircase with a metal railing and a vase on the landing.

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

2.3 km from The Old Prison

Sbu

￥5,735

￥6,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a small table with a cup and a bottle.

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

12. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

2.2 km from The Old Prison

￥4,304

￥4,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A well-maintained garden with a central fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of trees.

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

2.2 km from The Old Prison

￥4,442

￥5,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a bed, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

2.2 km from The Old Prison

￥4,498

￥5,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a white facade and dark trim, and a clear blue sky.

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

15. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10.3 km from The Old Prison

paul

￥13,307

￥15,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

8.8 km from The Old Prison

Sally

￥10,845

￥10,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A two-story house with a brick exterior, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and shrubs.

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

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

17. Ekhaya Lodge

10.6 km from The Old Prison

Mandisa

￥6,971

￥6,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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 hotel with a prominent sign reading "Road Lodge by City Lodge Hotels".

A living room with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3.6 km from The Old Prison

Evashnee

￥8,686

￥10,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hallway leading to a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

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

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

19. ANEW Hotel Hilton

10.5 km from The Old Prison

￥15,388

￥15,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a concrete deck and a grassy area.

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

3.9 km from The Old Prison

￥23,837

￥27,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare top hotels near The Old Prison

Golden Horse Hotel Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison View	79 On Ridge BNB Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison View	Lexden Guesthouse 3.1 km from The Old Prison View	Madlula's Guesthouse Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison View	Thembelihle Guest House Scottsville, 2.7 km from The Old Prison View
9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	5.0 2 reviews	8.6 Excellent 9 reviews
￥11,514 ￥13,391 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30	￥9,081 ￥12,107 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26	￥19,530 ￥22,460 total includes taxes & fees Nov 14 - Nov 15	￥10,361 ￥11,915 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27	￥6,737 ￥6,737 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

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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Pietermaritzburg Oval

8.0/10 (1 review)

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KwaZuluNatal Museum

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Tatham Art Gallery

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Msunduzi Museum

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Comrades Marathon House

6.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Old Prison?

The Old Prison is located in Pietermaritzburg. You'll find 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near The Old Prison?

Ilawu Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from The Old Prison. Another good choice is Ilawu Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Old Prison?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from The Old Prison.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Old Prison, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Old Prison.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Old Prison?

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What can I see and do near The Old Prison?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Msunduzi Museum and Macrorie House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at National Botanical Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park. Stopping by Pietermaritzburg Oval, Scottsville Racecourse, or Epic Karting is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for The Old Prison hotels

1. Golden Horse Hotel

2. 79 On Ridge BNB

3. Lexden Guesthouse

4. Madlula's Guesthouse

5. Regal Inn PMBurg

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

7. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

8. Thembelihle Guest House

9. Redlands Hotel

10. Ilawu Lodge

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

12. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

15. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

16. Gateside Guest House

17. Ekhaya Lodge

18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

19. ANEW Hotel Hilton

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

Compare top hotels near The Old Prison

Golden Horse Hotel

79 On Ridge BNB

Lexden Guesthouse

Madlula's Guesthouse

Thembelihle Guest House

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Madlula's Guesthouse

Golden Horse Hotel

Lexden Guesthouse

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Redlands Hotel

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

Other attractions near The Old Prison

Macrorie House Museum

Pietermaritzburg Oval

KwaZuluNatal Museum

Tatham Art Gallery

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Msunduzi Museum

Comrades Marathon House

Frequently asked questions