93 Alan Paton Avenue, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
#24 of 65 B&Bs and inns in Pietermaritzburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 204 B&B reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 30, 2025
Rene
South AfricaNo breakfast
It was quite
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Beaula
South AfricaI took the back room close to the pool. Weekends were noisy by the pool side.
No meals offered. The location was good.could access my work place and a number of malls on foot.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Sara
GermanyA bottle of water in the room would have been nice :)
We loved it here! The staff was very friendly and caring and it was sooo clean and pretty! We slept great and it was super comfortable. The pool aria is nice with sun and shade a generally a nice place to sit and chat.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Tebello
South AfricaOn the 1st night, there was a power cut (no electricity) in the area and there place doesn't have a back up power supply.
Room didn't have a desk to work on but the reception saw to it once I asked for it and they told you up front what wasn't working in the room. Have electric blankets for the cold nights.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Wandile
South AfricaFix the air conditioning and have sufficient towels and tissue in rooms
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Dexter
South AfricaIt was a quiet place..
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Yvonne
South AfricaThe location is convinient, the place is peaceful, safe and facilities and atmosphere was very good. I will always choose Alberta B& B when I visit Pietermaritzburg. The place is convinient to Scottsville Mall and town.
The cleanliness, receptionist was very helpful and friendly. The staff members were very good and helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 8, 2025
Felix
South AfricaThe worst problem is the electricity on and off.Please sort the power issue.
Place is well secured located close to the shops on the main road.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Nicolette
South AfricaThe coffee was awful, fortunately we were able to purchase coffee at the venue hosting the Provincial Hockey Tournament, being Maritzburg College
The room was very clean, good value for money for the purpose of our visit and situated in close proximity to Maritzburg College
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Yolisa
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing.
I loved everything about the property.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Lwandle
South AfricaThey didn't have a remote for the gate nor did they have a bell button, which was a bit of an inconvenience because we had to hoot to enter in at night.
I unfortunately did not opt to have their breakfast because we had to start our day very early in the morning, but I am most confident that if their cleanness and great hospitality is anything to go by, then I'm sure their breakfast is just as great. The location was perfect, write in the middle of many stores and where my partner was having his training.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Luhayi
South AfricaNothing.
Everything was good, the place is near the shopping center.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Sinenhlanhla
South AfricaWe had to go and iron in the reception, that's a little bit of inconvenience especially if you are staying for few days. They only have one remote for the gate, which is at the reception. The hosts should specify that you add a fee for breakfast and for our weekend it was stated that the chef was not available so we had to go out for breakfast even though it's a Bed and breakfast.
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The place was very clean. Close to all the facilities
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Sphamandla
South AfricaN/A
I liked everything
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 10, 2025
Slindile
South AfricaTV was not working well keeps on pausing The gate was staking when opening it
The staff was very welcoming and friendly Everything was very clean
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Kathryn
South AfricaVery close proximity to school for a sport tour. Safe parking in secure property. Clean and neat.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Ngobese
South AfricaThe shower door was a bit too small
The friendly staff and cleanliness
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Nontle
South AfricaI didn't have breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Michelle
South AfricaBig room Big shower Friendly staff Quiet
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Slindokuhle
South AfricaThere was no gate remote, to come in and out needed to rely on the receptionist to open for us.
Cleanliness and friendly staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Naidoo
South AfricaNo kitchen in the room
the over view
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 24, 2024
Hester
South AfricaA mirror in the bedroom was stuck too one of the shelves inside the cupboard, I had to sit with my feet the side of the bath to blowdry my hair. as there is a nice and big mirror to use. Fortunatly I read previous reviews and were prepaired to take an extention cord along. I also used it for boiling the kettle as there was no visible plug for the kettle to be plugged into. There were two bedside lamps but only one was plugged in and working. The lampshades were wobbly when you moved it. This not mayor issues but in can help to make an even beter impression.
The bedroom were spacious and very neat and clean, and bed really comfortable. It was peacefully and quiet in the house. The bathroom were allso clean and tdy.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 3, 2024
Sibanyoni
South AfricaFloor (wooden) makes noise when you're moving.
Such a peaceful place.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Sesing
South AfricaThe aircon was not working
The staff is always friendly and helpful
Stayed in November 2024
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