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Ilawu Hotel

2.5 star property
Pietermaritzburg hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Minibar, free WiFi
Staircase
Outdoor pool
Staircase

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
In the heart of Ilawu Hotel, discover a tranquil retreat with breakfast buffet, outdoor pool and children's pool. Connect to WiFi in your room or unwind by the garden and barbecue grills.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Minibar

Room options

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About the area

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2 Marcom Road Prestbury, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • The Old Prison - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Golden Horse Casino - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 16 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Essence Deli-Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dulce Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ilawu Hotel

Ilawu Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Pietermaritzburg. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Spa

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Also known as

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Ilawu Hotel
Ilawu Hotel Pietermaritzburg
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Ilawu Hotel Hotel
Ilawu Hotel Pietermaritzburg
Ilawu Hotel Hotel Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ilawu Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Ilawu Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ilawu Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ilawu Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ilawu Hotel?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Ilawu Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Golden Horse Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ilawu Hotel and nearby?

Ilawu Hotel has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ilawu Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Ilawu Hotel like?

Ilawu Hotel is located a short 6-minute walk from National Botanical Gardens.

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Ilawu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7,0

Good

7,8/10

Cleanliness

7,8/10

Staff & service

7,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great

It was amazing, although we had to move to another branch, since the desired one was fully booked... please make sure you confirm with the hotel before accepting a booking..
Siduduzo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Restuarant on site
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very disappointing

The room was not ready at 6.30pm on checkin. Had to ask for cups.
Frances, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bad Choice

Booked and paid online.(it was only 2 hours begore booking in) At arriving at the hotel was told that they have no record of my booking or payment and that they were fully booked. Called for a manager who advised that they could assist with accommodation. After a 2 hour wait was then told we have to another R500 for 2 rooms. Accomodation was very poor with rooms clean but very little working in the room. Paid R1500 for a suite that had no bedside light, TV did not work, one small hand towel only, shower bad tiling and quite dangerous, noisy party upstairs. Very Bad experience
John, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The stay was average, the receptionist was not there upon arrival. He did not know of the benefits associated with the purchase( breakfast was included in the site). The beds were 2 singles beds pushed together which is fine expect the beds were not the same and it was uncomfortable to lay in the middle.
Alex, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poor

We booked a 4slepper paid but got allocated with a 2sleeper room. The room we were given for starters it was small terrible view facing tools that are dumped of and Jojo tanks, also had no bar fridge as promise.. Sqiniseko who was our receptionist couldn't do much because hotel was fully booked on that day. But nevertheless the restaurant was exceptional good, enjoyed the pool and staff were very simplistic..but i our expectations were not met had to share a bed with my daughter, husband and i. Overall did not get what we paid for
Mthethwa, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

To return stay

Enjoyed every moment plus the complementary transport superb
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay at the Ilawu

This is a value for money unlicensed hotel. Staff are are very friendly and helpful. Simple but good food served both in the evenings and at breakfast.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Great. staff were very pleasant
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Not for relaxing, eat and feel good.

The following are my observations. 1. Bath room cubicle door was a nuisance, it was not closing. 2. No bath soap kept at all. 3. The room lighting was poor. 4. Window shutter did not close at all. Its lock was broken. 5. Breakfast cereals had nothing to select. No orange juice at all. Thank god the Chef was a gentleman who made omlette of my choice and later made vegetarian curry for me. God bless him. 6. The manager, and others were good, they allowed me to check in early as I had arrived early, and later on the last day, I had to wait longer since my bus was to leave at 3pm, they permitted me to wait in the lobby. 7. Overall, I was not happy inside my room, I kept myself busy outside. But will not experiment with these cheap hotels, although 750 Rands is not a small amount.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Nice location for a quick overnight stay

The Ilawu Hotel is very conveniently situated just outside the central business district, next to the Botanical Gardens. The staff were pleasant and the hotel is well maintained. Rooms were well appointed with DSTV and a nice shower. The bed was a major disappointment and the mattress past its usage period.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Comfortable

Location was good for our business trip. Signage was not great and we struggled to find the hotel at first. Breakfast was good.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel, Excellent Staff. Recommended

Nice hotel. Great Value. Excellent Friendly staff. I recommend this hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

great location

i had a very nice stay at ilawu hotel. I will book again next time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

terrasse agréable, parking sécurisé

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Preisgünstiges Hotel, zentral gelegen

Preisleistungsverhältnis ok, leider sehr hellhörig (Straßenlärm, Personal auch frühmorgens)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

It was most enjoyable with the best breakfast.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Ilawu Hotel

Our overall experience was very good. The hotel staff were courteous, efficient, and friendly. The hotel was very clean and safe. The owner went out of his way to make our stay very pleasant. We would recommend this hotel to anyone seeking mid-range accommodation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Cama confortavel

Muito boa, porem tinhamos que pegar taxi pra tudo pois o hotel fica distante do centro e nao havia sequer um restaurante proximo que pudessemos ir a pe. O hotel em algumas noites ofereceu jantar (muito boa comida por sinal) mas queriamos sair e nao ficar no hotel. O hotel nao tinha um servico de transfer. O htel fica bem proximo do botanic garden e vale a pena visitar, belissimo. As pessoas do hotel sao simpaticas, educadas e prestativas. O quarto e muito bom, a cama e otima e a limpeza tambem com troca de toalhas diariamente.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

CAMAS COFORTAVEIS

ACHEI BOA, CONFORME O ESPERADO, PESSOAL BEM ATENCIOSO, AJUDANDO COM TODAS AS SOLICITAÇÕES, BOA LOCALIZAÇÃO
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

No supper served, please inform guests in advance. Selling of coffee if its notduring breakfast is not very friendly especially when it is thay cold.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Cosy spot on the side of PMG

Great stay.