Pietermaritzburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pietermaritzburg which includes a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
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Pietermaritzburg which includes a park, outdoor art and art
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Where to stay in Pietermaritzburg

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Scottsville

If you're spending some time in Scottsville, Golden Horse Casino and Scottsville Racecourse are top sights worth seeing.

Scottsville
Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3 out of 5
Cnr. Hesketh Drive and New England Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 1.257.848 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
1.257.848 ₫
1.446.525 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pietermaritzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Scottsville Racecourse and Golden ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (372 reviews)
"Good value for what was needed on the night before Comrades. Good value breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg
Redlands Hotel

Redlands Hotel

4 out of 5
1 George MacFarlane Lane, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 2.245.566 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
2.245.566 ₫
2.582.401 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pietermaritzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions statue of Gandhi and Tatham Art ...
Not worth the money
"The Hotel has so much potential but there is a clear lack of care. During breakfast the linen was dirty. The breakfast was poor considering it cost R200 per person. The hotel is not cheap, but leaves a lot to be desired."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Redlands Hotel
Ascot Inn

Ascot Inn

3 out of 5
210 Woodhouse Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is 1.125.706 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
1.125.706 ₫
1.294.562 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Pietermaritzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Scottsville Racecourse and Golden ...
Not the best value 4 money
"Not much to say. Room was very small for a couple it was more for a single guest."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2021

Ascot Inn
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Restwell Accommodation

Restwell Accommodation

2.5 out of 5
12 Begonia Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this residence in Pietermaritzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Epic Karting and Scottsville Racecourse ...
Restwell Accommodation
Biggy Best Cottages

Biggy Best Cottages

3.5 out of 5
22 Fraser Street, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly cottage in Howick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Karkloof Farmer's Market and ...
7.4/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"Lovely bed and breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Biggy Best Cottages
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

2 out of 5
AfriCamps at Gowan, Valley Guest Farm R103, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this campsite in Balgowan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 hot tubs. Popular attractions Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and Gowrie Farm Golf Course ...
"Clean and comfortable accommodation. Great breakfast and braai packs."

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2021

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Golden Horse Casino

5/5(1 review)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Golden Horse Casino during your visit to Pietermaritzburg? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its casinos.

Golden Horse Casino

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Pietermaritzburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pietermaritzburg. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Scottsville Racecourse

Catch an event at Scottsville Racecourse during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Scottsville Racecourse

Epic Karting

4/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Epic Karting during your travels to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's countryside and casinos.

Epic Karting

Comrades Marathon House

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Comrades Marathon House in Pietermaritzburg. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its live music.

Comrades Marathon House

The Old Prison

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Old Prison during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's live music and casinos.

The Old Prison