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Ilawu Hotel

2.5 star property
Pietermaritzburg hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Self catering apartments
Staircase
Staircase

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants 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

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

What's nearby

  • National Botanical Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Comrades Marathon House - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Golden Horse Casino - 8 min drive - 7.2 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
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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
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

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

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 on-site spa services.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Also known as

Ilawu
Ilawu Hotel
Ilawu Hotel Pietermaritzburg
Ilawu Pietermaritzburg
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 an 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 on-site 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 on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Ilawu Hotel like?
Ilawu Hotel is located a short 6-minute walk from National Botanical Gardens.

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 romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Restuarant on site
2-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Very disappointing
The room was not ready at 6.30pm on checkin. Had to ask for cups.
Frances, 1-night business trip
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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 family trip
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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 romance trip
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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 family trip
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6/10 Good

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10/10 Exceptional

To return stay
Enjoyed every moment plus the complementary transport superb
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10/10 Exceptional

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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Great. staff were very pleasant
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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.
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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.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Great Hotel, Excellent Staff. Recommended
Nice hotel. Great Value. Excellent Friendly staff. I recommend this hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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10/10 Exceptional

great location
i had a very nice stay at ilawu hotel. I will book again next time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service
It was most enjoyable with the best breakfast.
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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.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Cosy spot on the side of PMG
Great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was absolutely fantastic. We swam the Midmar Mile and they made us a full hot breakfast at 5h30 in the morning. What a pleasant stay.
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8/10 Very good

We, my wife and I, enjoyed it very much. The room and bathroom were spotless clean. The room and bathroom were cleaned everyday with new clean towels every day. When we had to extend our stay due to work, we did not hasitate to make our stay in iLawu longer. Your breakfasts were great.
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8/10 Very good

terrasse agréable, parking sécurisé
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6/10 Good

Preisgünstiges Hotel, zentral gelegen
Preisleistungsverhältnis ok, leider sehr hellhörig (Straßenlärm, Personal auch frühmorgens)
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