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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a painting above the bed.

A wooden staircase leading to a room with a chandelier, a door with a decorative glass panel, a wooden cabinet, and a striped sofa.

A cozy seating area with a wooden bench, a cushioned chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A house with a central entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

"This is the best place to stay in Pietermaritzburg! The location is perfect for anyone affiliated with the university - literally across the street. You can have breakfast and supper - both excellent - and the hosts are extremely hospitable and helpful. We arrived with a flat tire, and Gys helped us get a new car the next morning. I have seldom experienced a home away from home as warm and welcoming as Ridge on 79. "

Oscar

SAR 223

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern living room with a plush ottoman, a wooden side table with a vase of flowers, a patterned armchair, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.

2. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

CATHRINE Terry

SAR 400

SAR 469 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a clock on the wall.

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.

3. The Sleeping Bao B&B

2.8 km from The Old Prison

Shaun

SAR 240

SAR 240 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A bright room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a wicker chair.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

4. Lexden Guesthouse

3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alistair

SAR 466

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A building with a reception area, stone facade, and large windows.

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

5. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alan

SAR 246

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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.

A bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There is a folded towel on the bed, a remote control on a side table, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3 km from The Old Prison

SAR 71

SAR 83 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with two green tables and chairs, a bench, and an American flag.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.

A sign for 'Alexandra Bed & Breakfast' with a contact number.

7. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

2.2 km from The Old Prison

SAR 98

SAR 113 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A large, multi-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, a fruit bowl, and a coffee station.

8. Redlands Hotel

2.4 km from The Old Prison

Gillian

SAR 502

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden pergola, and outdoor seating.

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

9. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville, 2.7 km from The Old Prison

Christie

SAR 162

SAR 162 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

10. Ilawu Lodge

1.5 km from The Old Prison

"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 traveler

SAR 183

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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.

A two-story house with a balcony, a paved driveway, and a fenced backyard.

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

2.3 km from The Old Prison

Sbu

SAR 135

SAR 157 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A birdbath with a rustic design, surrounded by a grassy area and various plants.

A covered corridor with a tiled floor, a white railing, and a brick wall on one side.

A room with a window, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a chair with cushions, and a table with a stack of magazines.

12. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

2.2 km from The Old Prison

SAR 99

SAR 115 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A green gate with a sign for 'Alexandra Bed & Breakfast' including a phone number.

A well-maintained garden with a central fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of trees.

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

2.2 km from The Old Prison

SAR 111

SAR 129 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A single bed with a white mattress and pillows, a small bedside table with a white lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A hotel room with a white armchair, a wooden door, and a white wall.

A building with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a decorative stone fountain.

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

2.2 km from The Old Prison

SAR 106

SAR 124 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a chair.

A living room with a sofa, a lamp, a bust sculpture, and a window with curtains.

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

2.2 km from The Old Prison

SAR 95

SAR 110 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

Two people sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks, reading books.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

16. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10.3 km from The Old Prison

Paula

SAR 299

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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.

17. Gateside Guest House

8.8 km from The Old Prison

Sally

SAR 250

SAR 250 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A living room with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3.6 km from The Old Prison

John

SAR 185

SAR 213 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A two-story house with a brick exterior, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and shrubs.

Two remote controls on a wooden surface with a potted succulent in the background.

19. Ekhaya Lodge

10.6 km from The Old Prison

Mandisa

SAR 159

SAR 159 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large mirror above the counter.

A hallway leading to a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A residential area with houses, a grassy lawn, and trees.

A courtyard with a rectangular pool, a large stone fountain, and outdoor seating.

20. ANEW Hotel Hilton

10.5 km from The Old Prison

SAR 323

SAR 323 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Old Prison

Property	Property class	Guest rating
79 On Ridge BNB	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Golden Horse Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Sleeping Bao B&B	8.8 Excellent 26 reviews	View
Lexden Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Madlula's Guesthouse	5.0 2 reviews	View

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Madlula's Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Clean room good bed unfortunately we were in a room opposite reception and loud noises from other guests kept us awake"

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"

Lexden Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great bed and breakfast. Loved the room, decor, helpful staff and the overall estate itself."

The Sleeping Bao B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and good breakfast."

Redlands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I didn't have brea"

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay here with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay👌"

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Pietermaritzburg Oval

8.0/10 (1 review)

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KwaZuluNatal Museum

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Tatham Art Gallery

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Msunduzi Museum

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Comrades Marathon House

6.0/10 (1 review)

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National Botanical Gardens

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Old Prison?

The Old Prison is located in Pietermaritzburg. You'll find 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near The Old Prison?

Ilawu Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from The Old Prison. Another good choice is Ilawu Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Old Prison?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from The Old Prison.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Old Prison, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Old Prison.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Old Prison?

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What can I see and do near The Old Prison?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Msunduzi Museum and Macrorie House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at National Botanical Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park. Stopping by Pietermaritzburg Oval, Scottsville Racecourse, or Epic Karting is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for The Old Prison hotels

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

2. Golden Horse Hotel

3. The Sleeping Bao B&B

4. Lexden Guesthouse

5. Madlula's Guesthouse

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

7. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

8. Redlands Hotel

9. Thembelihle Guest House

10. Ilawu Lodge

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

12. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

16. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

17. Gateside Guest House

18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

19. Ekhaya Lodge

20. ANEW Hotel Hilton

Compare popular hotels close to The Old Prison

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Madlula's Guesthouse

Golden Horse Hotel

Lexden Guesthouse

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Redlands Hotel

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

Other attractions near The Old Prison

Macrorie House Museum

Pietermaritzburg Oval

KwaZuluNatal Museum

Tatham Art Gallery

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Msunduzi Museum

Comrades Marathon House

National Botanical Gardens

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