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Bayside Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with kitchenettes

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Coffee shop
Property entrance
Family Room | View from room
Reception
Family Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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157 West St, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Place, Macrorie House Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Old Prison
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pietermaritzburg City Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room

  • City view
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Room with Balcony

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Pietermaritzburg

Near the airport.Your stay at this Pietermaritzburg hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Macrorie House Museum and The Old Prison. Also, statue of Gandhi is within half a mile (1 km) and Tatham Art Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Old Prison - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • statue of Gandhi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Msunduzi Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Essence Deli Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sagewood Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bayside Lodge

3-star guestrooms with kitchenettes
Bayside Lodge offers its guests multilingual staff and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pietermaritzburg hotel.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bayside Lodge offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: ZAR 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Bayside Lodge Hotel
Bayside Lodge Pietermaritzburg
Bayside Lodge Hotel Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayside Lodge to the airport?

Bayside Lodge is 3.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Lodge?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Lodge on Jun 21, 2026 start from $43, including 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 Bayside Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bayside Lodge.

Does Bayside Lodge offer free breakfast?

Bayside Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayside Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Golden Horse Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bayside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Bayside Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per night.

Does Bayside Lodge have a pool?

Bayside Lodge features outdoor pool access.

Does Bayside Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bayside Lodge to downtown Pietermaritzburg?

Bayside Lodge is 0.7 mi away from Pietermaritzburg.

Bayside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mthandeni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Philani Ephraim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Alot to work on

There was wifi but it was not in a reachable zone by our place. We never had sufficient cutlery and haf to ask. There is a hole in the bathroom ceiling and the whole wall os co ered with dampness which was not healthy for my 2 kids
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unhappy customer

The stay was awful, towels were dirty the house stinks, there was no water in the morning... Hated it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Nokuzola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was unable to check in. The street is very busy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lifa

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

Better

Well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sphephelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Lerato

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are extremely clean however the area is noisy. I had a problem with the first room however the friendly staff found a better room for me. Even though the rooms were comfortable the area is noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Laroche

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Pretty sleepless Nights

The stay was not at all pleasing. On arrival I was told to pay an additional R50 for safe parking. (As a paying guest I would expect that safe parking be an added benefit of using the hotel as I would not trust to leave my car in the street given the area it is situated in). There is no noise insulation in the bedrooms as you can hear everything going on outside your door. Had a guest staying next to us who had their door wide open and having loud conversations in the Hallway over their full volume tv @ 01:45 in the morning. Barely had any sleep. The interior of the room looks very nice and was supplied with clean towels as well as coffee and tea for the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

PEARLIE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Adele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good ◉‿◉
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020