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79 On Ridge BNB

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden
Front of property
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Terrace/patio
79 On Ridge BNB offers a genuine Scottsville welcome with a cozy lobby fireplace, a peaceful garden for reading, and a refreshing outdoor pool. Start your day with a proper English breakfast.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Cottage, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Queen Suite Room 2 (3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
79 Ridge RoadScottsville, Pietermaritzbu, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Comrades Marathon House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Epic Karting - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dulce Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Butterflys For Africa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

79 On Ridge BNB

Bed & breakfast located in Scottsville
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at 79 On Ridge BNB. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, barbecue grills, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • 5 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 105 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 80 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 20 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 105 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

79 Ridge BNB B&B Pietermaritzburg
79 Ridge BNB B&B
79 Ridge BNB Pietermaritzburg
79 Ridge BNB
79 On Ridge BNB Bed & breakfast
79 On Ridge BNB Pietermaritzburg
79 On Ridge BNB Bed & breakfast Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

Does 79 On Ridge BNB have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 79 On Ridge BNB pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does 79 On Ridge BNB provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is 79 On Ridge BNB located?

Located in Scottsville, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Comrades Marathon House, Scottsville Racecourse, and Golden Horse Casino. Pietermaritzburg Oval and KwaZuluNatal Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

79 On Ridge BNB Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, property very clean and great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My Favourite place to stay in PMB

Always love staying here, it all works and the people are friedly and helpful.... Would not stay anywhere else
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super place to stay

Love this place it is the second time I have been there and love the friendly atmosphere and the different decor in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique hospitality

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

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