The 10 Best 3 Star Hotels in Pietermaritzburg - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with striped sofas, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers.

An outdoor pool area with a covered patio, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with round tables, black chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Road Lodge by City Lodge Hotels".

1. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg

John

1.363.273 ₫

1.567.764 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A dining area with multiple tables set for four, each with a lace tablecloth and wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a cityscape painting, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a glass door entrance, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garden with a statue of a horse and rider.

2. Biggy Best Cottages

Howick

Cheyne

1.622.901 ₫

1.866.336 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a dining setup.

A rustic interior with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape.

3. Tala Game Reserve

Camperdown

Tshilidzi

2.759.662 ₫

3.204.955 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, white bedding, and multiple pillows. There are bedside lamps and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a large vase, and a television on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with green chairs and a table, surrounded by plants and a blue awning.

4. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

Pietermaritzburg

Rufaro

1.355.982 ₫

1.559.379 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

A cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

A circular pool with a brick border, surrounded by grass and trees, with the sun setting in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Hilton Bush Lodge

Hilton

Louren

2.226.808 ₫

2.560.829 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A sunlit patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a grill.

A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Gateside Guest House

Hilton

Sally

1.912.003 ₫

1.912.003 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a soap dispenser.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

7. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville

551.926 ₫

634.715 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A pool area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a railing with blue lights. There is a Christmas tree and a balcony with a railing.

A balcony with a brick wall, glass railings, and a view of greenery.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, a wall with motivational quotes, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A room with a tiled floor, a shelf with decorative items, a wall with a colorful light display, and a cabinet with kitchenware.

8. Hidden Inn

Pietermaritzburg

Fikile

9. Kings Hill Bed and Breakfast

Hilton

Martin

A grassy outdoor area with a table and chairs, a water tank, and a building in the background.

A room with a fireplace, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a small table with a mirror, and a door leading outside.

A cozy room with a wooden table, chairs, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. The Hay Barn

Lions River

1.499.073 ₫

1.723.937 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped rug.

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

11. The Old Mushroom Farm

Howick

Johan Robins

2.296.044 ₫

2.640.451 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a bed with white linens, and two paintings on the wall.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a brick facade, and a number '3' sign above the entrance.

A house with a well-maintained garden, large windows, and a tiled roof.

12. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville

Christie

1.175.411 ₫

1.175.411 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A two-story brick house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with an arch, and a small garden with a stone fountain.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

A wooden archway leading into a room with a bench, a table with a plant, and a staircase in the background.

A brick house with a pool, patio, and outdoor seating area.

13. The Sleeping Bao B&B

Pietermaritzburg

Shaun

1.674.751 ₫

1.674.751 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bedside table with a phone.

A bowl of yogurt with fruits and seeds on a wooden table, a glass of water with a flower, and strawberries and nuts scattered around.

A bowl of granola with blueberries and pumpkin seeds.

14. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg

2.312.120 ₫

2.674.942 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A brick building with a covered porch, white plastic chairs, and potted plants.

A rustic bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a television.

A swimming pool with a covered seating area and outdoor furniture.

A two-story building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree in the foreground.

15. Ascot Inn

Pietermaritzburg

Paulo

1.222.428 ₫

1.405.792 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

A stone house with a green roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A covered outdoor area with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by greenery and a lawn.

16. Old Halliwell Country Inn

Curry's Post

Geoff

2.230.897 ₫

2.565.532 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A two-story house with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A staircase with a metal railing and a vase on the landing.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, chairs, and a person standing by the window.

17. The Musafer Travel Lodge

Pietermaritzburg

Sbu

1.022.091 ₫

1.175.412 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.

A brick pathway leading to a house with a garden and a clear blue sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a door, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with a planter of blue flowers, a brick pathway, and a yellow building with large windows.

18. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville

Alan

1.717.123 ₫

1.974.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a stone bench.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a window with curtains.

A garden with a wooden structure, a pond, and a horse grazing.

19. Millgate Cottage

Lidgetton West

1.777.222 ₫

1.777.222 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

20. Ilawu Lodge

Pietermaritzburg

"Check in was a problem they didn't know about my stay.... I had to email booking confirmation. Shower room is too tiny, only one bath towel. Air-conditioner not working... Breakfast setting is a joke 😭😭 juice is warm, their quality of is really disappointing.... The noise.... The pool area is too close to the room I was in and the conference room oh my word the noise from the people using these facilities, the sheets and towels are not changed. In totality I regretted ny choice of...

Anonymous traveller

1.275.168 ₫

1.466.307 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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2.506.181 ₫

2.882.109 ₫ total

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3.499.006 ₫

4.023.857 ₫ total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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1.175.411 ₫

1.175.411 ₫ total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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Learn more about Pietermaritzburg

The Victorian-era City Hall and Tatham Art Gallery showcase Pietermaritzburg's colonial heritage alongside contemporary South African works. Explore the KwaZulu-Natal Museum's fascinating exhibits, then picnic among colourful blooms at the National Botanical Gardens where locals gather on weekends.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Pietermaritzburg?

Travellers in search of a convenient and comfortable Pietermaritzburg stay often book a room at Ilawu Inn. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.32 km west of the centre, offers a swimming pool and a terrace. Like another idea? Located 0.80 km south of downtown and featuring a rooftop terrace and buffet breakfasts, Imperial hotel by Misty Blue Hotels is also a favourite among guests.

How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Pietermaritzburg?

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Pietermaritzburg?

Relaxation is easy to find in 3-star hotels in Pietermaritzburg. As well as pleasant surroundings, these more affordable lodgings come with a range of welcome amenities like free WiFi, tea or coffee maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined ambience with enhanced features such as a day spa, swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have the perfect match for you.

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Our top choices for Pietermaritzburg 3-star hotels

1. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

2. Biggy Best Cottages

3. Tala Game Reserve

4. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

5. The Hilton Bush Lodge

6. Gateside Guest House

7. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

8. Hidden Inn

9. Kings Hill Bed and Breakfast

10. The Hay Barn

11. The Old Mushroom Farm

12. Thembelihle Guest House

13. The Sleeping Bao B&B

14. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

15. Ascot Inn

16. Old Halliwell Country Inn

17. The Musafer Travel Lodge

18. Madlula's Guesthouse

19. Millgate Cottage

20. Ilawu Lodge

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