Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. South Africa hotel reviews
  3. South Africa hotel reviews
  4. South Africa hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of 79 On Ridge Bed and Breakfast

Reviews of 79 On Ridge Bed and Breakfast

79 Ridge Road Scottsville, 3200 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Review score

Based on 81 B&B reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Will be back, thanks.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Through no fault of the property there was no cell signal during loadshedding, although there is a generator which the hosts will gladly run so wi-fi is available during this time.

    Thank you Gys for being such an excellent host - we felt welcome and safe. The breakfast was great, the bed extremely comfortable and the shower great, as was the attention to detail. Had a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    The property is tranquil, clean , vintage but very well kept. The bed was so comfortable that we feel asleep unaware. The hosting was fantastic. We felt safe and at home. Privacy was also offered. The water features did their job very well , ensuring that the insomniac that I am sleeps like a baby. I definitely want to visit again and sit on the porch and read the provided books while listening to the sound of the birds and the water features. 10/10

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything. Was like a five star BnB and host is very welcoming, friendly, makes you feel at home and goes the extra mile.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    We enjoy the stay in wonderland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to town yet calm and welcoming. The property has a beautiful relaxing garden with a lot of water features and beautiful flowers. The decor sets you to very artistic feel which you can easily get lost into hours of admiration.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Divine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Homely! Made to feel welcome.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    10
    Peaceful and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    COMFORT, RECEPTION, CLEANLINESS

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely host. Good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Overall, hospitality was very good. Enjoyed the cozy and comfortable bedding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    1. A repeat of the same menu. Needed variety for breakfast. 2. I put a "Do not disturb" sign on my room when I left for the shops but on returning, I found my room wide open. The sign needs to be honored otherwise it serves no purpose.

    Breakfast was good, freshly done, well prepared and well set.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Geys was an amazing host.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    An outstanding experience. Thank you 🙏🏻
    • Couple
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful rooms. The most comfortable beds, soft linen. Attention to every tiny little detail from decor to service. Outstanding. A little jewel in Maritzburg.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was like living in a fairy tale Absolutely stunning

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    9.0
    Had a very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had a lovely stay with my two daughters. Was only for the one night while in town for a school function. The host was very friendly, and the cottage was super cozy and well equipped with everything I needed. They even left chocolates and cappuccino for us in the rooms.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    Lovely
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was wonderful. Nothing to complain about.

    I booked one of my students in at 79 on Ridge while she was visiting PMB for her exams. They went above and beyond to provide her with a safe and comfortable place to study. And the breakfast was incredible. Thank you all for making a very stressful time seem like a holiday for her.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Breakfast and milk

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    The perfect B&B!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How do you improve a 10-star rating? Everything was great!

    We loved everything- delicious breakfasts, comfortable room and exceptional service. My client in Pietermaritzburg did not provide lunch so Gys provided me with a lunch pack each day - chicken, cheese and mayo roll, muffin, bar one, orange juice and water. They have a backup power system so you have lights during load shedding and there's a generator should you need more power.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    Luxury, nostalgia and comfort combined with excellent hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we couldn’t stay longer!

    The warmth of the hosts, the wonderfully comfortable bed with soft, luscious bedding, the amazing breakfast, the cleanliness, the beautiful home and decor.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was awesome, the garden was beautiful peace and tranquility was just what we needed

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nowhere to.place our suitcases. To many cushions

    Friendly, aircon, security beautiful.bathroom

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    8.0
    Disappointed at first because property didn't match pictures; came to love it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I asked to change rooms as the first one I was in was, for me, too crowded with decorations.

    Gys took special care with breakfast, which I chose to have in my room. Room was very clean and well-equipped. Bed was very comfortable. Spacious bathroom with shower and tub. Service was exceptional. Gys is a friendly and very caring host.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    10
    Lovely place to stay with superfriendly hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The perfect place to stay in a quiet, safe area. The location is perfect - about 1km from Woolworths, Checkers, PicknPay etc and only 3km from the start of the Amashova and Comrades. Safe, secure parking behind a remote controlled gate and brick walls. The hosts were superfriendly and went out of their way to accommodate our special requests. My room was spacious with a comfortable mattress for a good night's rest before our big race.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were amazing, so friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    10
    Best guesthouse experience in SA.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. From the host’s great hospitality to his delicious breakfasts in the morning, antique furniture and decorations, it felt like being at home. I really enjoyed my stay.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Just spot on and supurb. Had a fantastic night's sleep. Will be back again.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    8.0
    Very creative
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some will find it very over the top, especially if you like simplicity and space. Others will love the creativity.

    Very creative bed and breakfast with decor filling every space available. Great attention to detail, from the bath salts, to the scissors for cutting the flavoured coffees

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Self-Catering Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was exactly as advertised

    The space was lovely 😍 Great communication from host

    Stayed in May 2022

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!