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A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel room with a bed, a cityscape painting, and a window with curtains.

A rustic wooden archway with a metal gate, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path.

A modern building with a glass door entrance, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garden with a statue of a horse and rider.

1. Biggy Best Cottages

1.8 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Cheyne

￥9,610

￥11,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A residential property with a swimming pool, surrounded by a fenced yard and a large house with a tiled roof.

A residential driveway with a tree on the left, a red car parked on the right, and a clear sky.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and potted plants.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

2. Nutmeg Guest House

1.3 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveler

￥8,827

￥10,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a view of rolling hills.

A house with a thatched roof and a swimming pool in the foreground.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a view of a kitchen and a scenic landscape through large windows.

A large house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

3. Crestwood

18.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Clarissa

￥17,416

￥20,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

4. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

9.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Paula

￥14,641

￥17,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

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.

5. The Old Mushroom Farm

5.2 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Johan Robins

￥13,484

￥15,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A bright room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a wicker chair.

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

6. Lexden Guesthouse

16.9 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Alistair

￥27,936

￥32,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating options including a chaise lounge and armchairs. The room features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a glass table, upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

7. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

13.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Mahima

￥16,380

￥18,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

8. ANEW Hotel Hilton

9.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

￥16,359

￥16,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a plant, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A room with two blue chairs, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a white chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a plant, a microwave, and a view of a swimming pool.

9. King's Hill Guest House

10.1 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

￥12,494

￥12,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A bowl of granola with blueberries and pumpkin seeds.

10. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

17.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

￥14,916

￥17,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A house with a unique conical roof structure, a barbecue area, and a small pool.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and wicker chairs. There is a dining table with chairs and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and wicker chairs. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

A large, open-air structure with a spacious patio area, surrounded by lush green fields and a river.

11. Belvidere Country Estate

16.3 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

￥22,031

￥26,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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 two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Gateside Guest House

11.3 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Sally

￥11,110

￥11,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

13. The Hilton Bush Lodge

3.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Heino

￥13,356

￥15,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a view of the countryside.

A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a kitchen area with a white cabinet, and a large window with curtains.

A hallway with a wooden door, a number '2' on the wall, and a doormat that reads 'Curry's Post'.

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

14. Curry's Post Bed and Breakfast

15.3 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

"The rooms themselves were great and the breakfast was delicious. However, there is a shared kitchen which is available to prepare any other meals…it is not in good condition at all and needs some serious TLC if the space is to be offered for guest use. For example the oven is FILTHY, the sink is perpetually full of used, dirty dishes and cutlery/crockery/glasses/cookware all need to be upgraded/replaced. I think the shared space is a great idea, but it has to be drastically improved to reflect...

Nicholas

￥10,111

￥11,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern house with a central patio, a pond with a decorative vase, and two illuminated structures with glass doors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of a grassy area through a door.

A modern bar area with a curved wooden counter, black pendant lights, and seating including a red armchair and a leather sofa.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a dining area visible in the background.

15. Lythwood Lodge

18.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveler

￥19,740

￥23,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

A banquet hall with tiered white cakes, wooden chairs, and chandeliers.

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.

16. Old Halliwell Country Inn

12.1 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Geoff

￥13,102

￥15,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, a wooden wall, and a decorative horse sculpture above it.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall clock, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden paneling, a fireplace, and a wine display.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar and seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Bosch Hoek Lodge

19.5 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

GFT

￥21,695

￥25,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.

A dining area with a table set for two, a view of the outdoors, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window seat with a view, and a table with bottles.

18. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

15.1 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

JHW

￥14,472

￥16,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A large, illuminated building with a reflective water surface in front, surrounded by trees.

A playground with a slide and swings, a small building labeled "CRAFT BEER", and a grassy area.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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

19. St Ives Lodge

10.5 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Kylie

￥10,788

￥12,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A view from a covered porch overlooking a pond with surrounding greenery and distant hills.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

A pond surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Arum Hill Lodge

19.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Charles

￥8,048

￥9,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Biggy Best Cottages	7.4 Good 12 reviews	View
Nutmeg Guest House	6.6 7 reviews	View
Crestwood	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg	8.6 Excellent 221 reviews	View
The Old Mushroom Farm	9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews	View

Top Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Old Halliwell Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely one night stay."

The Hilton Bush Lodge

8/10 Good

"Stunning venue! unit was gorgeous and spacious. its lovely and quiet and private. only critique is there was no milk in my room/ fridge to make tea or coffee and thought the shower floor could use a bit more of a scrub, besides that was a perfect stay."

The Old Mushroom Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area."

Other attractions near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Karkloof Farmer's Market

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Karkloof Farmer's Market during your trip to Howick. Wander the parks or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.

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Howick Public Falls

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Howick Public Falls, a lovely green space in Howick. Discover the waterfalls and countryside in this relaxing area.

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Howick Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Howick Museum in Howick. Wander the parks or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.

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Howick Golf Club

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Howick at Howick Golf Club. Discover the waterfalls and countryside in this relaxing area.

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Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument during your trip to Howick. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Midmar Dam

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Howick with a stop at Midmar Dam. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Abingdon Wine Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Abingdon Wine Estate during your travels to Lions River.

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Queen Elizabeth Park

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Park, a lovely green space in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's waterfalls and countryside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is located in an area of Howick that travelers like for its spas. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

Nutmeg Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. Other good options within 5 miles include Biggy Best Cottages and The Hilton Bush Lodge.

How many hotels will I find near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel 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 review top deals close to Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

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Our top choices for Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve hotels

1. Biggy Best Cottages

2. Nutmeg Guest House

3. Crestwood

4. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

5. The Old Mushroom Farm

6. Lexden Guesthouse

7. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

8. ANEW Hotel Hilton

9. King's Hill Guest House

10. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

11. Belvidere Country Estate

12. Gateside Guest House

13. The Hilton Bush Lodge

14. Curry's Post Bed and Breakfast

15. Lythwood Lodge

16. Old Halliwell Country Inn

17. Bosch Hoek Lodge

18. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

19. St Ives Lodge

20. Arum Hill Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Top Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Old Halliwell Country Inn

The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Old Mushroom Farm

Other attractions near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Karkloof Farmer's Market

Howick Public Falls

Howick Museum

Howick Golf Club

Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument

Midmar Dam

Abingdon Wine Estate

Queen Elizabeth Park

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