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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Pietermaritzburg

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

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Highly rated guest houses in Pietermaritzburg and nearby

Bliss B&B

Claredon
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and garden view, Bliss B&B is situated in Claredon, 3.4 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 4.4 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve.

From US$61.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

Located within 7.6 km of Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 12 km of Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, The Living Collective Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

From US$131.09 per night

The Loft at Etlon's

Hilton
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Offering garden views, The Loft at Etlon's is an accommodation set in Hilton, 11 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and 11 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum.

From US$42.09 per night

Coral Cottage

Hilton
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Coral Cottage is situated in Hilton, 11 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and 12 km from Howick Museum.

From US$56.95 per night

Hilton Guest House

Hilton
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Hilton Guest House provides accommodation with patio, around 7.2 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve.

From US$70.35 per night

Air Lakehouse

Hilton
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Featuring accommodation with a plunge pool, lake view and a balcony, Air Lakehouse is located in Hilton. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Duvet & Crumpets is set in Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 1 km from Virgin Active.

From US$40.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Located just 4.7 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve, Africa's Eden Guesthouse features accommodation in Pietermaritzburg with access to a tennis court, a terrace, as well as a housekeeping...

From US$57.97 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Pietermaritzburg and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.3
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Pietermaritzburg, within 2 km of KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 3.9 km of Comrades Marathon House, Eagles Enest BnB provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

From US$37.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Located in Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal region, with Butterflies for Africa nearby, Royal Guest House & and Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

K-Lodge

Pietermaritzburg
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Close to Comrades Marathon House, K-Lodge is situated in Pietermaritzburg and has a hot tub and garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$27.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

Located in Pietermaritzburg, 3.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Taunton Manor provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$46.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Evergreen guest house is situated in Pietermaritzburg, 6.7 km from Butterflies for Africa, 10 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve, and 20 km from Baynesfield Estate Museum.

From US$23.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Located just 3.3 km from Comrades Marathon House, Capital On French Guest House offers accommodation in Pietermaritzburg with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a concierge service.

From US$40.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located 2.7 km from Comrades Marathon House, Thandanani Serene & Cosy place features a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Set 2.7 km from Comrades Marathon House, Thandanani Serene place features a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

Save money on guest houses in Pietermaritzburg and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, The Musafer Travel Lodge is located in Pietermaritzburg, 1.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 3.1 km from Comrades Marathon House.

From US$43.70 per night

P & T Guesthouses

Pietermaritzburg
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

P & T Guesthouses, a property with a terrace, is located in Pietermaritzburg, 2.3 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 4.2 km from Comrades Marathon House, as well as 5.7 km from Butterflies for Africa.

From US$48.94 per night

City Gate Two

Pietermaritzburg
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Pietermaritzburg, City Gate Two offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and city views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$63.45 per night

Casa 57

Pietermaritzburg
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Situated in Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal region, Casa 57 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

From US$52.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, 3.9 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, The Valley Guest House has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$33.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

Boasting mountain views, Comrades Oasis Guest House offers accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a shared lounge, around 4.1 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve.

From US$35.92 per night

Mino Guest House

Pietermaritzburg
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, 2.7 km from Comrades Marathon House, Mino Guest House has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$37.87 per night

Hilton Horizon

Hilton
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Hilton Horizon is situated in Hilton, 7.9 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve, 12 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, as well as 14 km from Howick Museum.

From US$64.09 per night

Guest Houses with swimming pools in Pietermaritzburg and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, mountain view and a terrace, J & J Paradise Guest House is situated in Pietermaritzburg.

From US$49.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, J & J's Paradise Guesthouse pmb is situated in Pietermaritzburg, 4 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 5.4 km from Comrades Marathon House.

From US$29.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring a garden, pool with a view and garden views, Thornleigh Homestead is located in Pietermaritzburg. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$65.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Chapman Guesthouse, a property with a garden, is set in Pelham, 1.2 km from Comrades Marathon House, 3.2 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, as well as 4.2 km from Butterflies for Africa.

From US$30.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.8
Very poor - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Offering a garden and pool view, Luvuyos Guest House is located in Pietermaritzburg, 1.8 km from Comrades Marathon House and 3.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum.

From US$26.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a terrace, Upload Guest House is set in Pietermaritzburg.

From US$32.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Boasting a garden, pool with a view and mountain views, Barnside Guest House is located in Pietermaritzburg. This property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi.

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Avg. price/night: US$37.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Wow I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to whoever is in need of accommodation all the basics that are needed are available , quiet lovely view of pool area enough room to move around coffee station home away home real value for money I would return any day ..well done Mitchell guesthouse
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Carolyn
Young couple