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Reviews of The Sleeping Bao B&B

139 Howick Road Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

#4 of 14 hotels in Pietermaritzburg

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Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    8.0
    We were always attended to with a smile and an enthusiastic presence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Thank 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    7.0
    It was okay and the stuff was great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is old

    It is safe

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Average to good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Joyce excellent attitude

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    Joko's
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds 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

    8.0
    Noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds are all sprung, and very uncomfotable, otherwise everything else was good

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    9.0
    Victorian home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfy and convenient. Joice was wonderful! Very beautiful old home.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, 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

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food 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

    5.0
    Komsikomsa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast The cost

    The view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    3.0
    Not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    6.0
    It was acceptable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    backup power not present for coffee etc

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Great stay made even better by the wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A wonderful place. Centrally located. Great staff and such good service.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful and Comfy
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    A very great place , home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    The Sleeping Bao - A hidden gem in PMB
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    10
    security was the best
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    my kids were able to play outside

    not too far from the mall

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. Lovely place and very clean. Great breakfast. Would recommend

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Location Our room Peaceful night

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    10
    Enjoyed our stay - everything was beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    loved 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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