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The Sleeping Bao B&B

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Exterior
Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily English breakfast
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Located near Gandhi's statue, The Sleeping Bao B&B is a vibrant retreat. Guests enjoy an English breakfast, unwind in the garden, or have fun in the arcade/game room. The lobby fireplace, conference space, and multilingual staff create a welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • National Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Essence Deli Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dulce Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mozambik - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2022 and located near statue of Gandhi
Located close to National Botanical Gardens and Tatham Art Gallery, The Sleeping Bao B&B provides free English breakfast, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A casino shuttle, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a bicycle cleaning area
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sleeping Bao B&B feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 250 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 within 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Touch 'n Go eWallet
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from August 01 to May 31
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Sleeping Bao B&B pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–6:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Sleeping Bao B&B located?

Located in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of statue of Gandhi, Tatham Art Gallery, and Hindu temples. National Botanical Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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