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79 On Ridge BNB

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Garden
Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

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79 Ridge RoadScottsville, Pietermaritzbu, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Place, Golden Horse Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Comrades Marathon House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottsville Racecourse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Queen Suite Room 2 (3)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pietermaritzburg

At 79 On Ridge BNB you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Comrades Marathon House and Golden Horse Casino. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Scottsville B&B, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Scottsville Racecourse and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Pietermaritzburg Oval.
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What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Comrades Marathon House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

79 On Ridge BNB

Victorian bed & breakfast with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 10 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly 79 On Ridge BNB. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1928
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
79 On Ridge BNB offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Pietermaritzburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 105 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 80 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 20 (one-way)

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 English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 105 for adults and from ZAR 80 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

79 Ridge BNB B&B Pietermaritzburg
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79 Ridge BNB
79 On Ridge BNB Bed & breakfast
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79 On Ridge BNB Bed & breakfast Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Yep, 79 On Ridge BNB has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at 79 On Ridge BNB?

As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 79 On Ridge BNB on 2 Jan 2026 start from AU$87.42, 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 79 On Ridge BNB have a pool?

79 On Ridge BNB has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes 79 On Ridge BNB a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at 79 On Ridge BNB.

Is 79 On Ridge BNB family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that 79 On Ridge BNB is a hit with families.

Does 79 On Ridge BNB serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 79 On Ridge BNB?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Yep, you can grab a meal at 79 On Ridge BNB's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Furry friends are welcome at 79 On Ridge BNB, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

79 On Ridge BNB Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, property very clean and great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

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

My Favourite place to stay in PMB

Always love staying here, it all works and the people are friedly and helpful.... Would not stay anywhere else
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Super place to stay

Love this place it is the second time I have been there and love the friendly atmosphere and the different decor in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

Unique hospitality

This is the best place to stay in Pietermaritzburg! The location is perfect for anyone affiliated with the university - literally across the street. You can have breakfast and supper - both excellent - and the hosts are extremely hospitable and helpful. We arrived with a flat tire, and Gys helped us get a new car the next morning. I have seldom experienced a home away from home as warm and welcoming as Ridge on 79.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018