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The Sleeping Bao B&B

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B near statue of Gandhi

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Stunning brick home with a central entrance, flanked by windows, surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden and two outdoor seating areas.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, chair, and desk area, featuring a mirror and a painting above the desk.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
Enter a charming space with a traditional brick archway, wooden staircase, and cozy seating area.
Enjoy meals in this spacious dining area with a large table and six chairs, surrounded by large windows and a traditional wooden cabinet.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
139 Howick Road Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Golden Horse Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Scottsville Racecourse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Pietermaritzburg

City center stay.You'll find statue of Gandhi and Tatham Art Gallery within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Hindu temples and National Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Old Prison - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • National Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.8 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

  • ‪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

3-star Victorian B&B near statue of Gandhi
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 250 square feet (23 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly The Sleeping Bao B&B. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Sleeping Bao B&B was completed in August 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Pietermaritzburg bed & breakfast.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 250 sq ft of conference space
  • 23 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1920
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
The Sleeping Bao B&B offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Pietermaritzburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Touch 'n Go eWallet. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open August 01 and close May 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

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

How close is The Sleeping Bao B&B to the airport?

The Sleeping Bao B&B is 5.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sleeping Bao B&B.

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B offer free breakfast?

The Sleeping Bao B&B offers free English breakfast every day from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Golden Horse Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B have a pool?

The Sleeping Bao B&B features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Sleeping Bao B&B to downtown Pietermaritzburg?

The Sleeping Bao B&B is 1.4 mi away from Pietermaritzburg.

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

J D

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
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

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

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

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

Nice

Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Hugh

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

10/10 Excellent

Lulu

Traveled with family
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

Business traveler
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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.

8/10 Good

Bob

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

Ideal for a stopover to the coast.

Friendly and helpful owners.

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.

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Laszlo, Keszthely

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

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