22 Howick Road, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
#38 of 65 B&Bs and Inns in Pietermaritzburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 130 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
Phindile
South AfricaFriendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Asanda
South AfricaThey was no food.
I did not have any meal at Fabulous guest house.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Mike
South AfricaStaff was not nice, there was no orientation, I had to ask for everything now and again, they reserve the A/C remotes because people steal them on departure they expect you to ask for it instead of giving it to you on the arrival, room preparation was not done enough and on time there was a red liquid on the floor that was not looking nice, asked for assistance they said it's a cleaning chemical. There was a lot I had to keep asking for, like it was not easy to see where the kitchen was, I had no sugar in my room for tea, there was no small mirror in the bathroom if you wana shave or something but it is nxt to the TV.
The swimming pool was very clean, the place is quiet and private not far from town it's a good place
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Juanita
South AfricaThe layout of the room was very constricted. The garden needs maintenance, the grass was long and the pool was green.
The staff are very helpful and kind. Great service received 👍 the rooms had a TV, microwave, fridge, cutlery and closet to hang your clothes. Towels were provided and soap for the bathroom.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Paul
South AfricaThe Place outside need serious cleaning....grass , garden
It was close to shops and in a quite area
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Palesa
South AfricaThe bedding wasn't clean. The pool was dirty and the place wasn't well maintained. Nothing compared to the pictures. Although, for the price - it was relatively fair.
The staff was very friendly and the place was easy to find.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Sabelo
South AfricaThe pool wasn't clean
The service was excellent
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Cyril
South AfricaGuests having a party until after 1 am totally unnecessary and unwanted.
It was quite during the day However they should tell people who book in and want to party that noise level should be kept within the guest room. The party went on until after 1am which spoilt the vibe of my stay
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Anele
South AfricaThe wifi connection was bad
The place is as in the pictures.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Lindo
South AfricaThe door wasn't locking
Bed was nice
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Nondumiso
South AfricaAir con wasnt working and the outside needs to be cleaned as well.
Didnt have breakfast. Room was very comfy and clean. Location is perfect.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Hlwele
South AfricaThere were no blankets
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
David
South AfricaBath tub taps broken No towels the first day.
Spacious, comfy.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Nombulelo
South AfricaOur room didn't have a mirror, the bathroom mirror was too small and broken
Staff was friendly, helpful and communicative. The place was very clean 👌 I would definitely recommend the guest house to friends 😊
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Saffdar
South AfricaToilet had a bad odour which made the entire room smell terribly. We had to ask her to clean it again. Staff was very unfriendly!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Glenn
South AfricaKitchen not fully equipped to self cater.
Comfortable but basic. Good value for money.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Clem
South AfricaGate remote not working...
Room & ensuite were quite fine....
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Desmond
AustraliaThe external appearance could do with some tlc
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Viwe
South AfricaRoom was very clean and the service was great.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Khanyeza
South AfricaOur room was not cleaned till we asked. We kept running out of toilet paper
The cleanliness and the good staff. The comfortable bed and spacious room
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Moodley
South AfricaPlace was in need of urgent maintenance work on outside both back and front. Looking run down. Pool area no where what it looks like it picture
Friendly staff and location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Charles
South AfricaDoors struggles to close without locking. TV remotes in 2 rooms not working. The wooden floor is noisey. Parking,although it was not an issue when I was there but I think another gate will help to maximize parking. Thanks.
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds,clean smelling linnen and sofas. Aircon in rooms,remote gate.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Sphindile
South AfricaNothing
Everything about the guest house
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Nokwethemba
South AfricaWe were couple, but the things in the room only accommodated 1 person e.g there was only 1 tea set, 1 towel etc
It was clean and the stuff was friendly
Stayed in March 2023
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