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A two-story brick house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with an arch, and a small garden with a stone fountain.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a clock on the wall.

A wooden archway leading into a room with a bench, a table with a plant, and a staircase in the background.

A brick house with a pool, patio, and outdoor seating area.

1. The Sleeping Bao B&B

2.1 km from National Botanical Gardens

Shaun

￥10,088

￥10,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

2. 7 on Oakleigh

1.9 km from National Botanical Gardens

Buyisiwe

￥9,419

￥9,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

3. Lexden Guesthouse

2.2 km from National Botanical Gardens

Alistair

￥19,545

￥22,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 breakfast buffet with various food items, a fruit bowl, and a coffee station.

4. Redlands Hotel

2.3 km from National Botanical Gardens

Gillian

￥22,182

￥25,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

5. 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

￥7,818

￥8,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

6. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

8.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

Paula

￥13,014

￥15,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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.

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".

7. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

6 km from National Botanical Gardens

John

￥8,545

￥9,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

8. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 5 km from National Botanical Gardens

CATHRINE Terry

￥17,694

￥20,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

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

9. The Hilton Bush Lodge

14.6 km from National Botanical Gardens

Heino

￥13,446

￥15,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and potted plants.

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

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

10. Ekhaya Lodge

12.9 km from National Botanical Gardens

Mandisa

￥7,205

￥7,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

11. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 5.6 km from National Botanical Gardens

Alan

￥10,369

￥11,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

12. ANEW Hotel Hilton

8.5 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥14,200

￥14,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting 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 glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a window with a geometric pattern.

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.

13. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 5.3 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥3,222

￥3,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

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.

14. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥13,757

￥15,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue throw blanket, and a pair of rolled towels.

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,313

￥4,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

16. Gateside Guest House

6.7 km from National Botanical Gardens

Sally

￥10,737

￥10,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor seating area with two green tables and chairs, a bench, and an American flag.

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

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

17. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,324

￥4,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

18. 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

￥9,369

￥12,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a chair.

A dining area with a table set for four, a television above the table, and a cabinet with glassware.

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

19. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,037

￥4,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A single bed with a white mattress and pillows, a small bedside table with a white lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

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

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

20. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

4.4 km from National Botanical Gardens

￥4,369

￥5,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to National Botanical Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Sleeping Bao B&B	8.8 Excellent 26 reviews	View
7 on Oakleigh	7.8 Good 9 reviews	View
Lexden Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Redlands Hotel	8.2 Very good 24 reviews	View
Ilawu Lodge	6.6 4 reviews	View

Top National Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

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👌"

Other attractions near National Botanical Gardens

Macrorie House Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Macrorie House Museum during your travels in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's countryside and casinos.

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The Old Prison

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Old Prison during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's live music and casinos.

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Tatham Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's countryside and casinos.

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

After visiting Pietermaritzburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pietermaritzburg. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

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Pietermaritzburg Oval

8.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Pietermaritzburg Oval during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's live music and casinos.

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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

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Msunduzi Museum during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

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Comrades Marathon House

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Comrades Marathon House during your travels in Pietermaritzburg. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its live music.

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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. The Sleeping Bao B&B

2. 7 on Oakleigh

3. Lexden Guesthouse

4. Redlands Hotel

5. Ilawu Lodge

6. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

7. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

8. Golden Horse Hotel

9. The Hilton Bush Lodge

10. Ekhaya Lodge

11. Madlula's Guesthouse

12. ANEW Hotel Hilton

13. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

14. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

16. Gateside Guest House

17. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

18. 79 On Ridge BNB

19. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

20. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

Compare popular hotels close to National Botanical Gardens

Top National Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

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

Comrades Marathon House

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