87 Saint Patricks Road, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
#63 of 67 B&Bs and Inns in Pietermaritzburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 25 hotel reviews
3.8Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
4.8
Location
5.7
Facilities
4.3
Staff
5.8
Value for money
5.1
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Bafana
South AfricaThey didn't gave me the wifi password
It not bad
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Cecilia
South AfricaWe didn't get there. We wanted the place but the address was not right. We went there but no one. I tried to call the owner but not responded to my call until we left and sleep on the Stree
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mathews
South AfricaThis was only a scam, there is no Alo guesthouse
The was no place to stay,we found group of school children there,we even went there with the police with no luck,the cellphone number was for someone in Kimberly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Ntokozokamawakhe
South AfricaMy refund.
It doesn't exist. There's nothing to like. No refund or apology.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Daniel
South AfricaI actually left without checking in. The place looked terrible. Underwears and towels on the windows. It looked dingy. The outside was not inviting at all. I don't know how it's even on the booking.com. accommodation list. I don't think booking.com has ever reviewed the place
I did not check in. I did not like anything about the place. It was not inviting at all. I travel a lot, but Alo Guesthouse is not a place.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Thapelo
South AfricaThere was no hot water
The was no breakfast,the location is nice because it was nicely quiet
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Foster
South AfricaThe attitude of the Guesthouse owner. I paid for something which I never got. Had to make alternative accommodation arrangements late Friday evening. I want a refund
Nothing
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Alex
South AfricaThe host is rude called me at night to tell me to cancel she didn’t see my booking. Im still waiting for my money
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Jabulani
South Africalack of warm water especially in the morning
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Bhekisisa
South AfricaI can't say i didn't like but it cause by social ill Only electricity.
The place is very good. Out of all we enjoy the peace of mind. We all know the crises of electricity but we came prepared. Keep up the good work.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Louise
South AfricaThe beds was very hard,also the pillows..and the fact that I had to pay,R500 for the bathroom after the description say,the gest house,have rooms with they own bathroom,and towls..
The people was very nice and friendly,and the security was very helpful,so was the staff..
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Cynthia
South AfricaNo proper bathrooms,the bed smell of the place,looks like brothel I won't recommend for anybody ,we had to book somewhere else and loose money
Nothing we lost money it was very bad experience with no money back very filthy and smelly
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Nelson
South AfricaThe rooms need more cooling the fan did not help with the heat. It very difficult to sleep in the heat
The location was excellent we lived close to the venue. The staff was very friendly and helpful especially Brenton.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Keith
South Africanothing
great
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Memezani
South AfricaThe accommodation was not maintained
Friendly people
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Josephine
South Africawe did not like anything and everything could have been better ,mainly the hospitality or the approach of the owner. Our experience was so bad that immediately when we arrived and saw the place,we wanted to go but we had no option but to stay and bath because needed to do so.
It was a horrific experience,the service they offered was poor. We had to call more than thrice,there was no hospitality, the bathing experience was just horrific,the water would constantly change from hot to cold,we found them cleaning,the window in the bathroom was broken but closed with a book ,the taps in the bathroom did not work,there is so much more to say but all in all ,it was the most horrible experience we have ever had and a "guesthouse" could every offer.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Jenny
South AfricaNothing poor and even bad is an under statement
Nothing poor and even bad is an under statement
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Mpongoma
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Muhammad
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Yandisa
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Themba
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Ngobese
Abkhazia, GeorgiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Regan
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Anonymous
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
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