139 Howick Road Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
#4 of 14 hotels in Pietermaritzburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 63 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.4
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Levonne
South AfricaThank you to Joyce for makng our stay a lovely one. We were always attended to with a smile and an enthusiastic presence. The house has that old, welcoming look and feel which reminded me of the good old days. Humble. Home. God Bless.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Juan
South AfricaNo hot water for showering.hot water for 2mins then it was a cold shower. No drinks or bottle water available to purchase on site. You'll need to leave the property and go to the shop if you need anything. (They do offer breakfast, though).
Friendly staff, easy to get in and out of the property. Place feels safe. Privacy when you want it, pool and patio furniture if you want to be outside. It's not a holiday destination but perfect for business trips or overnight stays if you're traveling. Beautiful property.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Phenyane
South AfricaIt is old
It is safe
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
John
South AfricaBreakfast
Joyce excellent attitude
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Sibongile
South AfricaI liked everything about the property
The place was very clean and the staff definitely made us feel at home from the booking process and by the time we arrived to check in we had already felt at home
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Sduduziwe
South AfricaBeds were not so comfortable 😒 and the bathroom door needs some attention it doesn't close properly.
The cleanness of the rooms
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Thomas
South AfricaThe location wasn't the best, busy road with lots of noise
The beds were so comfortable. Staff was so helpful...
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Graham
South AfricaBeds are all sprung, and very uncomfotable, otherwise everything else was good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Chikambure
South AfricaWe didn't have enough shower gel but that's a small thing.
Pleasant stay, we got to braai, breakfast was filling and Joice was very accomodating. Loved the stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Shona
South AfricaClean, comfy and convenient. Joice was wonderful! Very beautiful old home.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Fran
South AfricaNothing, we like everything. I have one suggestion- the establishment could accmodate persons with limitted physical mobility by a few adjustments, which may include: The gravel pathway could be paved- over the central section. Handrails placed in the bathroom [at the toilet and in the shower cubicle] of the three sleeper /family room. If the above would be the place could accomodate persons wirh physical limitations.
The staff, particularly, Joyce were helpful, well preparedp and understanding.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Singh
South AfricaFood we were looked at race and given less food for breakfast. Pillow cases were dirty. We were given 1 tumbler for 2 guests. The electrical switch in room was coming out of wall which is extremely dangerous. Pool was not cleaned. Lady at premises walking around on sleepwear inappropriate. Was never told the alternative room is meant for 1 person only when I complained to owner No hot water Was so disgusting with the rational behavior that we decided to check our early. Thank god we decided only to stay 1 day. When complained to owner she spoke lies. Or free night stay will give but we must spend R500 to R600 on petrol just to get a free stay. Then said will refund half till today nothing. In today's world everything should be equal. You cannot give one guest 2 or 3 sausages and others 1 yet I asked. Think they should close down as BNB
Nothing I am so disgusted especially because we were treated bad as we are indians
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Bobi
South AfricaThe breakfast The cost
The view
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Jody
South AfricaThe bed was very uncomfortable, the room had curtains half put on, the finishes were not all that pleasant. Having animals I think people think we need to stay in the lowest thought out rooms, paying the amount we paid was not worth it at all. We didn't stay for the breakfast as I hardly had any sleep. The Air-conditioning was loud and didn't blow cold. The bed was made for midgets. I have paid much less for so much better. When allowing animals one still expects the best or don't say animal friendly.
The only thing I liked was the location, the lovely pool and the host, she was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Gordon
South Africabackup power not present for coffee etc
Breakfast was good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Charlotte
South AfricaA wonderful place. Centrally located. Great staff and such good service.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Nabaweya
South AfricaThe host was friendly. Our room was beautiful, clean and spacious. The bed was comfy with clean bedding and soft pillows. Loved the shower. Nice secure parking with a lovely garden. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Sindi
South AfricaNothing
Very comfortable and quiet area. Able to relax. The staff is very friendly and readily available. They go all out to make your stay a pleasurable one. Go monate ko (its very lovely at) The Sleeping BAO
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Jayne
South AfricaBreakfast was excellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Masego
South AfricaThere really was not much I did not like
The place is peaceful and serene. The staff let's you be and are not always in your face. It even felt like they were not there. The rooms are clean with fresh linen daily. I loved the fact that they also provided hand lotion and body wash. More than anything else, they had hot water all the time and the shower is big enough.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Claudia
Lesothomy kids were able to play outside
not too far from the mall
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Gail
New ZealandVery friendly staff. Lovely place and very clean. Great breakfast. Would recommend
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Londiwe
South AfricaNone
Location Our room Peaceful night
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Sechaba
South Africaloved everything
it’s set in a beautiful estate - very neat, quiet except for the noise from cars driving past.
Stayed in January 2023
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