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Lexden Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Pietermaritzburg with free breakfast and a bar

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Free daily English breakfast
Luxury Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Lexden Guesthouse offers genuine hospitality, serving traditional English breakfast daily. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi or evening drinks at the intimate bar. The terrace is a quiet retreat with tranquil garden views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Room With Garden View | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Pietermaritzburg is home to Lexden Guesthouse. Scottsville Racecourse and Epic Karting are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Botanical Gardens and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.
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176 Howick Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The Old Prison - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Comrades Marathon House - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Essence Deli Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive & Oil PMB (Cascades Shopping Centre) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dulce Café - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lexden Guesthouse

Property highlights
At Lexden Guesthouse, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lexden Guesthouse Pietermaritzburg
Lexden Pietermaritzburg
Lexden Guesthouse Guesthouse
Lexden Guesthouse Pietermaritzburg
Lexden Guesthouse Guesthouse Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Lexden Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lexden Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lexden Guesthouse?

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

What time is check-out at Lexden Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lexden Guesthouse located?

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of statue of Gandhi, Pietermaritzburg City Hall, and Tatham Art Gallery. KwaZuluNatal Museum and Macrorie House Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Lexden Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Beat guesthouse in the city

This is the best guesthouse in the city. Located in the best area, beautifully designed and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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