79 Ridge Road Scottsville, 3200 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Based on 81 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 February 2024
Soretha
South AfricaThrough 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
Sphamandla
South AfricaLoved 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
Siyonela
South AfricaN/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
Ingrid
South AfricaClose 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
Quintell
South AfricaNothing
Homely! Made to feel welcome.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Frances
South AfricaCOMFORT, RECEPTION, CLEANLINESS
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Lynnette
South AfricaLovely host. Good location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Lindiwe
South Africa1. 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
Zogherah
South AfricaGeys was an amazing host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Robyn
South AfricaBeautiful 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
Preethar
South AfricaIt was like living in a fairy tale Absolutely stunning
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Rooyen28
South AfricaHad 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
Sandra
South AfricaEverything 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
Kabelo
South AfricaNothing
Breakfast and milk
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Kruger2kalahari
South AfricaHow 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
Quixi
South AfricaThat 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
Al'ce
South AfricaEverything was awesome, the garden was beautiful peace and tranquility was just what we needed
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Zollner
South AfricaNowhere to.place our suitcases. To many cushions
Friendly, aircon, security beautiful.bathroom
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2022
Pamela
South AfricaI 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
Elizabeth
South AfricaThe 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
Shelley
South AfricaThe hosts were amazing, so friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 19 August 2022
Neil
GibraltarEverything. 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
Tandy
South AfricaEverything! Just spot on and supurb. Had a fantastic night's sleep. Will be back again.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Eric
South AfricaSome 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
Vilakazi
South AfricaNothing it was exactly as advertised
The space was lovely 😍 Great communication from host
Stayed in May 2022
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