Bayside Hotel Pietermaritzburg

Hotels
10 (711 reviews)
157 West Street , Pietermaritzburg , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Room did not match online description
Safety concerns about location
Various amenities not functioning

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The room was clean, but there were complaints about maintenance and missing toiletries.
Service
10
Staff was friendly despite complaints about responsiveness.
Location
10
Several comments indicated safety concerns and proximity to undesirable areas.
Room Quality
10
Mixed reviews regarding room conditions and amenities; some items not functioning.
Amenities
10
Issues with Wi-Fi, TV, and faulty electrical sockets were noted.
Value for Money
10
Some guests felt the pricing was high for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
10
No specific feedback on food and beverage; presumed satisfactory.
Overall Experience
10
High overall satisfaction with a few notable issues that need addressing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Pietermaritzburg, Bayside Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like KwaZulu-Natal Museum and Comrades Marathon House.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience comfort in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a kitchen for added convenience.

Friendly Service
Our 24-hour front desk staff, fluent in English and Zulu, are always ready to assist you during your stay at Bayside Hotel Pietermaritzburg.

Experience a delightful stay in Pietermaritzburg at Bayside Hotel. Book now for a memorable experience!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 711 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
S
Sinathi • solo_traveller • za
3
Wouldn’t recommend
Pros:

The interior wasn’t that much of a catfish from the pictures on the website.

Cons:

The location. The noise. The fact that we were catfished from the pictures of the exterior on the website.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mkhize • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Yandisa • family_with_children • za
2
Pros:

There was too much noise and the area where the Hotel is not user friendly

Cons:

Too much noise

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
S
Selala • solo_traveller • za
1
Pros:

Not applicable

Cons:

Everything

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
T
Thabo • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
S
Sbu • family_with_children • za
6
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. From Security to receptionist. Clean.

Cons:

Parking is small for bigger cars (bakkies), shower glass door did seal water, some spill out around bathroom. Right side light switch broken, no window handle on lower window.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
P
Phindile • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
A
Aleck • couple • za
5
Cons:

STREET KIDS AROUND THE BLOCK

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
N
Nothile • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
R
Ratile • couple • za
1
Bad
Pros:

Not good

Cons:

Bed

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
C
Chantel • family_with_children • za
7
Pros:

Spacious rooms

Cons:

Can smell that the Pillows have been used by someone

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
S
smangele • couple • za
6
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
T
Themba • couple • za
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
M
Muimeleli • couple • za
5
I might visit again
Pros:

The property was very clean and quiet

Cons:

Nothing much

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
B
Buhle • couple • za
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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tselane • solo_traveller • za
1
I never stayed the are the venue was located was bad and the accommodation looks nothing like what was put on bookings I
Pros:

Nothing I did even make it inside it was so unsafe I felt scare to leave the car

Cons:

The area is not safe, I couldn’t even get out of the car as I feared for my safety

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mchunu • couple • za
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
N
Nonhlanhla Mpanza • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
S
Sthabiso Mpendulo • couple • za
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
A
Adelaide • family_with_children • za
5
Pros:

It was easy to find

Cons:

The had a strong cigarette smell which was bad as I have sensitivity with smells and the noises downstairs was also bad for my rest.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee