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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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Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Comrades Marathon House - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Essence Deli-Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sagewood Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia's - ‬4 min drive

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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A casino shuttle, express check-out, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
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

Languages

English, Swahili, Zulu

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 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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The Sleeping Bao B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay during my business in Pietermaritzburg
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J D

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

AM

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alison

8/10 Good

Nhlanhla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nthabiseng

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mthetho

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and safe; the house and property are beautiful. Joice was very welcoming and attentive. Full breakfast was excellent. The street can be busy and noisy at times but did not detract from the property.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dalene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service, Majestic Property

What an Incredible Stay! Thank You very much to Joice and the team for making it such a special time. I sent a list of little extras that could make our stay even better like better Wifi, a table or shelf in the bathroom and an extra little cupboard for snacks. But an incredible stay at a Majestic Property I look forward to many returns back here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

sae

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

Nice

Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time. The place is quiet and super clean. Close to town and mall
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jari

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

Good value for money

Great looking place with lot of woodwork, great friendly staff. Nice bfast spread. Parking within compound. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nombulelo

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

Great Venue

The owners are super friendly and the B & B is gorgeous
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, Cape Town

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

A home away from home

I was only staying for a short, one night stay for business but i wish I could have stayed longer. The room was comfortable and impeccably clean, the property is absolutely beautiful and the managers and staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. I was so relaxed I could have been visiting family. Lovely place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convinient stop over in pietermaritzburg

Pleasant accommodation in a beautiful old house. I was just stopping over for the night, certainly met my needs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bob

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

Ideal for a stopover to the coast.

Friendly and helpful owners.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay in PMB

The location, hospitality of our hosts, great breakfast, and reasonable price made our stay here wonderful. If we're back in Maritzburg, we'll stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The Sleeping Bao

All in all not a bad experience, the owner and/or his workers was available. Breakfast was good. However the following are area's of critisism, especially with the rates charged: - No credit card facilities, even though the website indicated that it was available and payment had to be made in cash - Parking is a problem and limited, with no undercover parking - No DSTV and the normal channels reception very poor - Closets in guestroom locked, only hanging space with no hangers supplied to hang clothes on - The very spacious bathroom, used as a storage place for old magazines - The only chair in the room was an old (probably broken) vibrating/massaging chair
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Laszlo, Keszthely

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Allgemein

Freundlichen Empfang, ruhige Lage, Sicherheit, Stadtcentrum in der Nehe..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mike, Johannesburg, RSA

Disliked: Staff & service

The Sleeping Bao B+B in Pietermaritzburg RSA

Room not serviced on our 2nd day. Broken shower door, (told owner) Bath towels too small. Only one small hand towel. Floor mats in bathroom should be removed. Bath mat to be available. Top sheet to be provided in the bed, so it can be cleaned regularly. How often is the duvet washed? Owner is friendly and helpful. Kitchen staff are cheerful. Breakfast is tasty.