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The Sleeping Bao B&B

3.0 star property
Victorian B&B with outdoor pool, near National Botanical Gardens

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Nestled near the statue of Gandhi, The Sleeping Bao B&B offers a vibrant retreat. Start your day with English breakfast and unwind in the garden or arcade/game room. With a fireplace in the lobby, conference space, and multilingual staff you'll feel right at home.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Front of property - evening/night

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  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Map
139 Howick Road Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Old Prison - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Essence Deli-Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sagewood Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Located near a train station, The Sleeping Bao B&B is a great choice for a stay in Pietermaritzburg. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a garden and bike cleaning.

Languages

English, Swahili, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite carport
DONE

Transfers

    • Train station pick-up*
DONE

Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 5:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (250 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bike cleaning
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Beach shuttle and casino shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from August 01 to May 31

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Mobile payment options include: Touch 'n Go eWallet.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sleeping Bao
Sleeping Bao B&B
Sleeping Bao B&B Pietermaritzburg
Sleeping Bao Pietermaritzburg
The Sleeping Bao B B
The Sleeping Bao B&B Bed & breakfast
The Sleeping Bao B&B Pietermaritzburg
The Sleeping Bao B&B Bed & breakfast Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sleeping Bao B&B does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Golden Horse Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Sleeping Bao B&B and nearby?

The Sleeping Bao B&B has an outdoor pool and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around The Sleeping Bao B&B like?

The Sleeping Bao B&B puts you in the heart of Pietermaritzburg. Popular attractions include Pietermaritzburg City Hall, which is 3 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

J D, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay during my business in Pietermaritzburg
Elmarie, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

AM, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nhlanhla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nthabiseng, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mthetho, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and safe; the house and property are beautiful. Joice was very welcoming and attentive. Full breakfast was excellent. The street can be busy and noisy at times but did not detract from the property.
Christian, 12-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Service, Majestic Property

What an Incredible Stay! Thank You very much to Joice and the team for making it such a special time. I sent a list of little extras that could make our stay even better like better Wifi, a table or shelf in the bathroom and an extra little cupboard for snacks. But an incredible stay at a Majestic Property I look forward to many returns back here
Dalene, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice

Excellent staff
sae, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hugh, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time. The place is quiet and super clean. Close to town and mall
Lulu, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Heinrich, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money

Great looking place with lot of woodwork, great friendly staff. Nice bfast spread. Parking within compound. Quiet.
Jari, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Venue

The owners are super friendly and the B & B is gorgeous
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A home away from home

I was only staying for a short, one night stay for business but i wish I could have stayed longer. The room was comfortable and impeccably clean, the property is absolutely beautiful and the managers and staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. I was so relaxed I could have been visiting family. Lovely place.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Convinient stop over in pietermaritzburg

Pleasant accommodation in a beautiful old house. I was just stopping over for the night, certainly met my needs.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ideal for a stopover to the coast.

Friendly and helpful owners.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in PMB

The location, hospitality of our hosts, great breakfast, and reasonable price made our stay here wonderful. If we're back in Maritzburg, we'll stay here again.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The Sleeping Bao

All in all not a bad experience, the owner and/or his workers was available. Breakfast was good. However the following are area's of critisism, especially with the rates charged: - No credit card facilities, even though the website indicated that it was available and payment had to be made in cash - Parking is a problem and limited, with no undercover parking - No DSTV and the normal channels reception very poor - Closets in guestroom locked, only hanging space with no hangers supplied to hang clothes on - The very spacious bathroom, used as a storage place for old magazines - The only chair in the room was an old (probably broken) vibrating/massaging chair
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The Sleeping Bao B+B in Pietermaritzburg RSA

Room not serviced on our 2nd day. Broken shower door, (told owner) Bath towels too small. Only one small hand towel. Floor mats in bathroom should be removed. Bath mat to be available. Top sheet to be provided in the bed, so it can be cleaned regularly. How often is the duvet washed? Owner is friendly and helpful. Kitchen staff are cheerful. Breakfast is tasty.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Allgemein

Freundlichen Empfang, ruhige Lage, Sicherheit, Stadtcentrum in der Nehe..
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