Situated in Pietermaritzburg, 1.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Thistle Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at Thistle Hotel. Comrades Marathon House is 3 km from the accommodation, while Butterflies for Africa is 4.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 7 km from Thistle Hotel.

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Property highlights

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.8
Location
7.4
Free WiFi
8.8
Low score for Pietermaritzburg
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Thistle Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Thistle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 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.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Bankcard, ​UnionPay credit card, ​Discover, ​JCB, ​Diners Club and American Express .

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thistle Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Thistle Hotel

  • Thistle Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Thistle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

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

  • Yes, Thistle Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Thistle Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Thistle Hotel is 700 yards from the centre of Pietermaritzburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Thistle Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Happy hour

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