Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

Luxury B&B in Pietermaritzburg with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Front of property - Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering (Pietermaritzburg)
Restaurant - Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering (Pietermaritzburg)
The Hadeda Room - Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering (Pietermaritzburg)
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Lobby lounge - Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering (Pietermaritzburg)
Near the bustling city, Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering offers a tranquil escape with free English breakfast, a manager's reception, and 20 on-site restaurants. Unwind by the outdoor pool or enjoy quality time with family at the children’s pool; past guests have praised this welcoming B&B.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 20 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • 20 coffee shops/cafes
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
CA $63
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
The Red Bishop | Bathroom shower
The Red Bishop
The Red Bishop
The Red Bishop

The Red Bishop

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
The Black Eagle | Bathroom amenities
The Black Eagle
The Black Eagle
The Black Eagle | Room amenity

The Black Eagle

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
The Weavers Nest | Bathroom
The Weavers Nest
The Weavers Nest | Room amenity
The Weavers Nest | View from room

The Weavers Nest

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
The Papaya Rest Unit | Bathroom
The Papaya Rest Unit
The Papaya Rest Unit | Living area
The Papaya Rest Unit | Bathroom

The Papaya Rest Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
The Rockpool Suite | Bathroom
The Rockpool Suite | Private kitchenette
The Rockpool Suite
The Rockpool Suite | View from room

The Rockpool Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
The Savannah Room | Bathroom
The Savannah Room | Living room
The Savannah Room
The Savannah Room | Microwave

The Savannah Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
The Khoi Falls Room | Bathroom amenities
The Khoi Falls Room | View from room
The Khoi Falls Room
The Khoi Falls Room | Bathroom amenities

The Khoi Falls Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
The King Fisher Room | Bathroom
The King Fisher Room
The King Fisher Room
The King Fisher Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker

The King Fisher Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
The Sparrow Room | Bathroom
The Sparrow Room
The Sparrow Room | Room amenity
The Sparrow Room | View from room

The Sparrow Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
The Hadeda Room | Bathroom sink
The Hadeda Room
The Hadeda Room
The Hadeda Room

The Hadeda Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
The Loerie | Bathroom
The Loerie
The Loerie | Room amenity
The Loerie | Coffee and/or coffee maker

The Loerie

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
11 Dennis Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • Comrades Marathon House - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Golden Horse Casino - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Epic Karting - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 12 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Butterflys For Africa - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

Located just 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from the airport, Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering offers a shuttle (available on request). You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit one of the 20 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. There are 20 coffee shops/cafes and a children's pool at this luxurious bed & breakfast, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available at scheduled times)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • 20 restaurants
  • 20 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free reception (select days)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 50 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 550.00 per person (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 150.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 150.00 (subject to availability)
  • Safes in guestrooms can be used for ZAR 250.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 5 and 18 costs ZAR 250.00

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 550.00 per person one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM. There's a charge of ZAR 150.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 150.00 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

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

What is there to do at Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering and nearby?

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering?

Yes, there are 20 onsite restaurants.

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