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The Sleeping Bao B&B

3.0 star property
Victorian B&B with outdoor pool, near National Botanical Gardens

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Exterior
Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Free daily English breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Nestled near the statue of Gandhi, The Sleeping Bao B&B offers a vibrant retreat. Start your day with English breakfast and unwind in the garden or arcade/game room. With a fireplace in the lobby, conference space, and multilingual staff you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service

Room options

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Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Tomorrow

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 - 2.9 km
  • National Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Golden Horse Casino - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Essence Deli Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dulce Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Located near a train station, The Sleeping Bao B&B is a great choice for a stay in Pietermaritzburg. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a garden and bike cleaning.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite carport
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Transfers

    • Train station pick-up*
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Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 5:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (250 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bike cleaning
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Beach shuttle and casino shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from August 01 to May 31

Policies

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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Mobile payment options include: Touch 'n Go eWallet.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sleeping Bao
Sleeping Bao B&B
Sleeping Bao B&B Pietermaritzburg
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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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sleeping Bao B&B does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Sleeping Bao B&B?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Golden Horse Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Sleeping Bao B&B and nearby?

The Sleeping Bao B&B has an outdoor pool and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Does The Sleeping Bao B&B have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around The Sleeping Bao B&B like?

The Sleeping Bao B&B puts you in the heart of Pietermaritzburg. Popular attractions include Pietermaritzburg City Hall, which is 3 minutes away by car.

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