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Situated within 4 km of Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 5.6 km of Comrades Marathon House in Pietermaritzburg, Taunton Manor provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property comes with a year-round outdoor pool and is located 3.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum. There is also accommodation available for disabled guests.

The guest house features a barbecue and a garden.

I did not know they offer breakfast

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9.1
Superb
329 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Natal Zoological Gardens is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg, 6 km from Hamilton Urban Farm Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Gail is an exceptional host - warm and friendly. She even provided me with supper the one evening, which was a very pleasant surprise. She made breakfast as per request.

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9.2
Superb
222 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Boasting panoramic views of Pietermaritzburg, Lexden Guesthouse offers accommodation set amongst a lush garden. Located 3 km from City Hall, this guest house offers free, WiFi and free private parking.

This has to be the best accomodation in the area. Amazing place, very tidy, stylish, comfortable, peaceful, just great. The owners are lovely as is everyone else working there. I wouldn't bother looking anywhere else, we'll be staying here again on our next business trip. Would highly recommend to stay if holidaying too. Thanks team, seen you soon.

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9.3
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Butterflies for Africa is 6.5 km from the guest house, while Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 9 km from Clivia Guesthouse.

The garden view is amazing with the pool, quite place, privacy, the host welcoming willing to help anytime, clean linen and towels, that place is amazing we really enjoyed the peacefulness above all.

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9.2
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, St John`s Guest House is located in Pietermaritzburg, 2.9 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 3.9 km from Butterflies for Africa. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Comrades Marathon House, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool.

The property is beautiful and spacious and in a great location. It is also very safe and has space for parking if needed. There is a pool and a beautiful yard and garden as well. I also liked having the option to add meals and laundry for my stay. Everything was also very clean

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9.2
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Featuring garden views, ROCKABILLY RANCH Self-Catering Guest Units provides accommodation with patio, around 6.6 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

Even though the place is a bit far, I loved it so much. There was an event, but did not hear any music or noise. The people there are friendly and the place is beautiful

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9
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms are equipped with a seating area. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Excellent ambience,Great hosts.Superb breakfast served at 3 AM as requested by us.Cannot expect a better place in Pietermaritzburg.

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8.2
Very good
121 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Featuring garden views, Africa's Eden Guesthouse offers accommodation with patio, around 3 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum. With river views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Excellent location. Quiet and 2 min out of town but very magical setting. The river in the property is so cool! Everything is just beyond exceptional.

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8.8
Fabulous
143 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Every room at this guest house features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Air conditioning is available at a surcharge.

Very well kept and had aircon. Good location for me.

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8
Very good
387 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Smithgrove Guesthouse is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Pietermaritzburg, 2.1 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 4 km from Comrades Marathon House. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Very nice rooms. I was there a couple of years ago and it had changed remarkably from what is was. The room was also very clean and the host is so pleasant. I also like the fact that it's so close to the mall.

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8.7
Fabulous
415 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £49.05
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 292 reviews
    Wonderful quiet location, a real hidden gem, and an exceptionally welcoming and caring host. I can highly recommend the Hidden Inn
    Angela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.31
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 91 reviews
    Chido's guesthouse goes the extra mile to collect guests from airport and make them comfortable. Wifi, clean, decent crockery and neat units. Very quiet and the guesthouse has security and cameras as well. Chido took care of helping my mother who had an operation while I was in Gauteng. Absolutely personalized service!!!! The units had shampoo, shower gels and hand gels. Enough toilet rolls and sugar, coffee. There were clean towels delivered daily and an extra blanket when it got cold.
    Juanita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.46
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 26 reviews
    The host was very welcoming and nice. The room was clean and neat. Safe secured parking and the neighborhood is very quiet. It closer to the Hayfields shopping center. Great value for money
    Nhlanhla
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.39
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Very convenient location, great hosts, extra effort to meet our needs. Well equipped and comfortable cottage.
    Carel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £33.70
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 107 reviews
    The property was clean, had great Wi-Fi, host was incredible and the area was quiet and close to everything we needed. A gem of a place indeed.
    Sibusiso
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.39
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    I highly recommend Wylde Rose Cottage, the hospitality from the hosts is absolutely amazing. Thanks to Glenda and husband for a warm welcome and a wonderful stay. Thank to your son Sam for helping with the smart TV. The Cottage is fully equipped with everything that you needed, it's really beautiful and peaceful. The location is safe and quiet. We will definitely come back soon.
    Lungelo
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    It is a beautiful, well maintained cozy home with a lot of charm. The host is very hospitable. It is in a beautiful, quiet area, away from the busy town.
    Vuyokazi
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 123 reviews
    Helge was extremely caring and helpful. She is indeed a great host. We will definitely be using her guesthouse in the future.
    Keshika
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £49.05
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 222 reviews
    great host - great location
    Co
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £37.54
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 209 reviews
    Very beautiful, spacious, great location, warm and friendly hosts, beautiful furnishings, very comfortable, Cody and quiet. Great value for money
    Tasneem
    Young couple

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