Offering garden views, Dunranch House is an accommodation set in Pietermaritzburg, 1.7 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 5.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security and a housekeeping service for guests. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the bed and breakfast, while guests can also relax in the garden. Comrades Marathon House is 7.6 km from Dunranch House, while Butterflies for Africa is 9.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patrick
    South Africa South Africa
    Most friendly and professional Team, safe and secure accommodation.
  • Morne
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed the peacefulness of the area as well as the beautiful calming gardens. The breakfast was much more than expected and we enjoyed it a lot! Londeka was a bundle of friendliness and pure joy! We felt at home from arrival to departure. She...
  • Sikhumbuzo
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was delicious and location was nice and quite
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dunranch House Bed & Breakfast

Company review score: 9.5Based on 83 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Dunranch House is situated in the Northern suburbs of Pietermaritzburg, in Wembley, at the corner of Old Howick and Mitchell road.  We are a five minute drive from the CBD, with access to all local amenities and well known events such as the Comrades Marathon, Duzi Canoe Marathon, Midmar Mile, Royal Show, Art in the Park and more hosted in and around the city. For the keen golfers, the picturesque Victoria Country Golf Club and Queen Elizabeth Park are just around the corner. Step out of Pietermaritzburg’s city limits and explore the famous Midlands Meander or go fishing at Midmar Dam, or visit the Howick Falls which are all only fifteen minutes away. With easy access to and from the N3 freeway linking Johannesburg and Durban, we are one hour to Durban and one and a half hours to the Drakensburg Mountains.

Property information

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our upmarket B&B and self-catering cottage are situated in the heart of the Northern suburbs of Pietermaritzburg on two-acres of lush countryside gardens. Dunranch House caters for individuals, couples, families, business executives, sports teams, tourists and holiday makers visiting “The City of Choice”.  We offer our guests comfort and quality accommodation in a peaceful atmosphere with warm hospitality from our friendly and proficient staff.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dunranch House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Dunranch House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Dunranch House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

FAQs about Dunranch House

  • Check-in at Dunranch House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Dunranch House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • The prices at Dunranch House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dunranch House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Dunranch House is 2.7 miles from the centre of Pietermaritzburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.