Taunton Manor
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Heated swimming pool
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached within a 30-minute walk, and natural attractions like the KZN National Botanical Garden are 4.4 km away. The coeducational Carter High Public School is a popular education place to visit about a 15-minute drive from the Taunton Manor Pietermaritzburg.
You can easily find the KwaZulu-Natal Museum within a 3-km distance of the guest house.
Pietermaritzburg train station lies 2.8 km from the property.
Taunton Manor
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Heated swimming pool
Taunton Manor
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached within a 30-minute walk, and natural attractions like the KZN National Botanical Garden are 4.4 km away. The coeducational Carter High Public School is a popular education place to visit about a 15-minute drive from the Taunton Manor Pietermaritzburg.
You can easily find the KwaZulu-Natal Museum within a 3-km distance of the guest house.
Pietermaritzburg train station lies 2.8 km from the property.
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Guest favorite
Smithgrove Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The Golden Horse Casino in Pietermaritzburg is about 10 minutes by car from the Smithgrove Guesthouse.
The hotel is 2.6 km from the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary.
This accommodation is located approximately a 25-minute walk from Pietermaritzburg train station.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Smithgrove Guesthouse
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The Golden Horse Casino in Pietermaritzburg is about 10 minutes by car from the Smithgrove Guesthouse.
The hotel is 2.6 km from the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary.
This accommodation is located approximately a 25-minute walk from Pietermaritzburg train station.
Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Alexandra Park is 4.2 km from the hotel in Pietermaritzburg.
The Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House is also within a 15-minute drive of Msunduzi Cultural History Museum.
This accommodation is within 6 km of Pietermaritzburg train station.
Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House
The Alexandra Park is 4.2 km from the hotel in Pietermaritzburg.
The Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House is also within a 15-minute drive of Msunduzi Cultural History Museum.
This accommodation is within 6 km of Pietermaritzburg train station.
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Great deal
Dunranch House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Located around 10 minutes' drive from Pietermaritzburg's World's View, the hotel is also 4.3 km from Pietermaritzburg railway station. The coeducational Carter High Public School is a popular education place to visit 2.2 km from the Dunranch House Bed & Breakfast Pietermaritzburg.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Wylie Park, situated nearly 10 minutes' drive away. The property is 2.9 km from the KZN National Botanical Garden.
Dunranch House
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Dunranch House
Located around 10 minutes' drive from Pietermaritzburg's World's View, the hotel is also 4.3 km from Pietermaritzburg railway station. The coeducational Carter High Public School is a popular education place to visit 2.2 km from the Dunranch House Bed & Breakfast Pietermaritzburg.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Wylie Park, situated nearly 10 minutes' drive away. The property is 2.9 km from the KZN National Botanical Garden.
Casa Mia
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
The hotel has a prime setting a mere 1.1 km from the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, while natural sights like the KZN National Botanical Garden are 4.3 km away. The Casa Mia Bed & Breakfast Pietermaritzburg is also located 450 m from the performing arts theater "Winston Churchill Theatre" and within 30 minutes' walk of the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa".
The nearby educational landmarks include the coeducational Carter High Public School, which is 4.4 km from this accommodation.
Pietermaritzburg railway station is around 25 minutes' walk away.
Casa Mia
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Casa Mia
The hotel has a prime setting a mere 1.1 km from the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, while natural sights like the KZN National Botanical Garden are 4.3 km away. The Casa Mia Bed & Breakfast Pietermaritzburg is also located 450 m from the performing arts theater "Winston Churchill Theatre" and within 30 minutes' walk of the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa".
The nearby educational landmarks include the coeducational Carter High Public School, which is 4.4 km from this accommodation.
Pietermaritzburg railway station is around 25 minutes' walk away.
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Best-rated
Equestre Bnb
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located around 25 minutes' walk from the Cumberland Nature Reserve, this 4-star bed & breakfast is also approximately 20 minutes' drive from Pietermaritzburg railway station.
You can discover nature reserves near the hotel.
Equestre Bnb
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Equestre Bnb
Located around 25 minutes' walk from the Cumberland Nature Reserve, this 4-star bed & breakfast is also approximately 20 minutes' drive from Pietermaritzburg railway station.
You can discover nature reserves near the hotel.
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Top location
79 On Ridge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Plunge pool
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum are 2.5 km away. The outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" is also located within a 10-minute drive of the 79 On Ridge Bed & Breakfast.
Guests might as well visit UKZN Conservation Park, which is around 900 metres away. Standing nearly 15 minutes away by car, the Habibia Soofie Mosque is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
Pietermaritzburg train station lies 3.3 km from this accommodation.
79 On Ridge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Plunge pool
79 On Ridge
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum are 2.5 km away. The outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" is also located within a 10-minute drive of the 79 On Ridge Bed & Breakfast.
Guests might as well visit UKZN Conservation Park, which is around 900 metres away. Standing nearly 15 minutes away by car, the Habibia Soofie Mosque is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
Pietermaritzburg train station lies 3.3 km from this accommodation.
Alberta Bed And Breakfast
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located 2.6 km from the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, this comfortable hotel is also 3.3 km from Pietermaritzburg railway station. Places of worship to visit within a 10-minute drive of the Alberta Bed And Breakfast include the Habibia Soofie Mosque.
The property is within reach of the Golden Horse Casino.
Alberta Bed And Breakfast
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
Alberta Bed And Breakfast
Located 2.6 km from the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, this comfortable hotel is also 3.3 km from Pietermaritzburg railway station. Places of worship to visit within a 10-minute drive of the Alberta Bed And Breakfast include the Habibia Soofie Mosque.
The property is within reach of the Golden Horse Casino.
Ascot Bush Lodge & Spa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Guests can find the Golden Horse Casino approximately 10 minutes' drive from this Pietermaritzburg hotel.
The Ascot Bush Lodge & Spa Pietermaritzburg allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" 2.6 km away.
Pietermaritzburg train station lies 4.2 km from the accommodation.
Ascot Bush Lodge & Spa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Ascot Bush Lodge & Spa
Guests can find the Golden Horse Casino approximately 10 minutes' drive from this Pietermaritzburg hotel.
The Ascot Bush Lodge & Spa Pietermaritzburg allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" 2.6 km away.
Pietermaritzburg train station lies 4.2 km from the accommodation.
Devine Stay- Pmb
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
This comfortable hotel has a convenient location 3.5 km from the Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The property is a 10-minute ride from the KwaZulu-Natal Museum in Pietermaritzburg.
The Devine Stay- Pmb is also within a few blocks of Queen Elizabeth Park. The nearby cultural attractions include the venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery", which is 3.8 km from this Pietermaritzburg hotel.
The accommodation is 3.4 km from Pietermaritzburg.
Devine Stay- Pmb
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Devine Stay- Pmb
This comfortable hotel has a convenient location 3.5 km from the Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The property is a 10-minute ride from the KwaZulu-Natal Museum in Pietermaritzburg.
The Devine Stay- Pmb is also within a few blocks of Queen Elizabeth Park. The nearby cultural attractions include the venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery", which is 3.8 km from this Pietermaritzburg hotel.
The accommodation is 3.4 km from Pietermaritzburg.
Heroes Garden Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
The elegant hotel has a convenient location 4.9 km from the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa". Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the coeducational Carter High Public School is a short way from the Heroes Garden.
This accommodation is also within a few blocks of Queen Elizabeth Park. Cultural experiences in the area feature the venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery", situated 15 minutes by car from the 3-star hotel.
The closest train station to the property is Pietermaritzburg, which is 3.4 km away.
Heroes Garden Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Heroes Garden Lodge
The elegant hotel has a convenient location 4.9 km from the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa". Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the coeducational Carter High Public School is a short way from the Heroes Garden.
This accommodation is also within a few blocks of Queen Elizabeth Park. Cultural experiences in the area feature the venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery", situated 15 minutes by car from the 3-star hotel.
The closest train station to the property is Pietermaritzburg, which is 3.4 km away.
New England Guest House By Ilawu
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Saltwater pool
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of this 3-star hotel, and such cultural venues as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum are 2.5 km away. The New England Guest House By Ilawu offers proximity to natural sights like the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" (2.4 km) and the Alexandra Park (1.8 km).
The venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery" is nearly 10 minutes away by car, while Pietermaritzburg train station is situated within 25 minutes' walk of the bed & breakfast.
New England Guest House By Ilawu
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Saltwater pool
New England Guest House By Ilawu
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of this 3-star hotel, and such cultural venues as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum are 2.5 km away. The New England Guest House By Ilawu offers proximity to natural sights like the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" (2.4 km) and the Alexandra Park (1.8 km).
The venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery" is nearly 10 minutes away by car, while Pietermaritzburg train station is situated within 25 minutes' walk of the bed & breakfast.
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Popular choice
The Inn By Ilawu
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Rooftop pool
The hotel is notable for its prime location only 350 metres from the KwaZulu-Natal Museum and only 1.6 km from Pietermaritzburg train station. The By Ilawu is within 5 minutes' walk of the Ncome Msunduzi Museum and 10 minutes by car from the Golden Horse Casino.
This accommodation also takes you to the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa", which is 2.8 km away.
The nearest bus stop Minibuses to Durban is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
The Inn By Ilawu
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Rooftop pool
The Inn By Ilawu
The hotel is notable for its prime location only 350 metres from the KwaZulu-Natal Museum and only 1.6 km from Pietermaritzburg train station. The By Ilawu is within 5 minutes' walk of the Ncome Msunduzi Museum and 10 minutes by car from the Golden Horse Casino.
This accommodation also takes you to the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa", which is 2.8 km away.
The nearest bus stop Minibuses to Durban is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
The Sleeping Bao B&B
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hotel is 3.2 km from the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, and near a museum. Cultural sights in the area are the KwaZulu-Natal Museum (2.5 km) and the venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery" (2.4 km).
The nearby educational landmarks include the coeducational Carter High Public School, which is within a few blocks of the Sleeping Bao B&B Pietermaritzburg.
The accommodation is within 25 minutes' walk of Pietermaritzburg rail station.
The Sleeping Bao B&B
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Sleeping Bao B&B
The hotel is 3.2 km from the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, and near a museum. Cultural sights in the area are the KwaZulu-Natal Museum (2.5 km) and the venerable museum "Tatham Art Gallery" (2.4 km).
The nearby educational landmarks include the coeducational Carter High Public School, which is within a few blocks of the Sleeping Bao B&B Pietermaritzburg.
The accommodation is within 25 minutes' walk of Pietermaritzburg rail station.
One Three Nine On Roberts
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
This Pietermaritzburg guest house is 2.6 km from the Ncome Msunduzi Museum and 2.7 km from the Alexandra Park. The property provides easy access to the Wylie Park, which is about 15 minutes' walk away.
The One Three Nine On Roberts stands 3.5 km from the Habibia Soofie Mosque, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
One Three Nine On Roberts
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
One Three Nine On Roberts
This Pietermaritzburg guest house is 2.6 km from the Ncome Msunduzi Museum and 2.7 km from the Alexandra Park. The property provides easy access to the Wylie Park, which is about 15 minutes' walk away.
The One Three Nine On Roberts stands 3.5 km from the Habibia Soofie Mosque, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Hudson Haven Bed & Breakfast
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum are about a 30-minute walk away. The outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" in Pietermaritzburg is 4.5 km from the Hudson Haven Bed & Breakfast.
The property is also in proximity to Queen Elizabeth Park. The Alexandra Park is nearly 10 minutes' drive away, and Pietermaritzburg train station is situated a short way from this hotel.
Hudson Haven Bed & Breakfast
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hudson Haven Bed & Breakfast
The centre of Pietermaritzburg can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the KwaZulu-Natal Museum are about a 30-minute walk away. The outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" in Pietermaritzburg is 4.5 km from the Hudson Haven Bed & Breakfast.
The property is also in proximity to Queen Elizabeth Park. The Alexandra Park is nearly 10 minutes' drive away, and Pietermaritzburg train station is situated a short way from this hotel.
Africa'S Eden Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Located 3.2 km from the coeducational Carter High Public School, the hotel is also only 1.4 km from Pietermaritzburg railway station. The Africa'S Eden Guesthouse offers proximity to natural sights like the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" (4.5 km) and the Alexandra Park (2.8 km).
Guests might as well visit Kwazulu-Natal National Botanical Gardens, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. There is the KZN National Botanical Garden 3.7 km from this accommodation.
Africa'S Eden Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Africa'S Eden Guesthouse
Located 3.2 km from the coeducational Carter High Public School, the hotel is also only 1.4 km from Pietermaritzburg railway station. The Africa'S Eden Guesthouse offers proximity to natural sights like the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" (4.5 km) and the Alexandra Park (2.8 km).
Guests might as well visit Kwazulu-Natal National Botanical Gardens, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. There is the KZN National Botanical Garden 3.7 km from this accommodation.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of hotels in Durban, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Taunton Manor |
9.1 / 10 (412 Reviews) |
From 133$ | |
| Smithgrove Guesthouse |
8.9 / 10 (422 Reviews) |
From 131$ | |
| Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House |
9.3 / 10 (175 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
| Dunranch House |
8.8 / 10 (104 Reviews) |
From 24$ | |
| Casa Mia |
9.5 / 10 (86 Reviews) |
From 71$ |
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