The Sleeping Bao B&B

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

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily English breakfast
Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
139 Howick Road Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Popular LocationPietermaritzburg City Hall3 min drive
  • Popular LocationScottsville Racecourse5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolden Horse Casino6 min drive
  • AirportPietermaritzburg (PZB)9 min drive

Room options

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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).

What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 3 min drive
  • Msunduzi Museum - 3 min drive
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 5 min drive
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elephant & Co. - 12 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min drive
  • Essence Deli-Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Dulce Café - 2 min drive
  • Steers - 2 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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2022.

Languages

English, Swahili, Zulu

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

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Yard

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Touch 'n Go eWallet. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sleeping Bao B&B on May 18, 2024 start from $53.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

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