Lincoln Cottages

4.0 star property
Enjoy 6 outdoor pools at this 4-star Pietermaritzburg guest house

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Backsberg Cottage | Garden view
Children's play area - outdoor
Children's play area - outdoor
Backsberg Cottage | Terrace/patio
6 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Explore the area

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20 Grimthorpe Avenue, Lincoln Meade, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Place, Scottsville Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Horse Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pietermaritzburg City Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Chateau Cottage

  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Backsberg Cottage

  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Nederburg Cottage

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cabernet

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Merlot

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

20 on Thorpe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Libertas

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Pietermaritzburg

Close to the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Epic Karting and 6 miles (10 km) of Scottsville Racecourse with a stay here. Golden Horse Casino and Comrades Marathon House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Scottsville Racecourse - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Comrades Marathon House - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Epic Karting - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Butterflys For Africa - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lincoln Cottages

Enjoy 6 outdoor pools at this 4-star Pietermaritzburg guest house
Lincoln Cottages offers its guests 6 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Lincoln Cottages. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Pietermaritzburg guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Nightclub
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lincoln Cottages offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Pietermaritzburg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Nightclub
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8 PM and 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lincoln Cottages

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 430.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 950 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8 PM and 11 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 430.0 per stay

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, mobile payments, and cash
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, cash, and mobile payments.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open September 01 and close April 01.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Lincoln Cottages.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lincoln Cottages to the airport?

Lincoln Cottages is 4.8 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 Lincoln Cottages?

As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lincoln Cottages on Oct 15, 2025 start from $58.27, 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 Lincoln Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Lincoln Cottages offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 950 per person, one way.

Does Lincoln Cottages offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lincoln Cottages, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lincoln Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Golden Horse Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lincoln Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Early check-in costs ZAR 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Lincoln Cottages?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Lincoln Cottages have a pool?

Lincoln Cottages features 6 outdoor pools.

Does Lincoln Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lincoln Cottages have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Lincoln Cottages to downtown Pietermaritzburg?

Lincoln Cottages is 3.5 mi away from Pietermaritzburg.