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Lexden Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Pietermaritzburg guest house

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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176 Howick Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Place, Pietermaritzburg City Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Old Prison
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Msunduzi Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed botanical prints on the wall.

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and artwork.

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pietermaritzburg

In Pietermaritzburg .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Pietermaritzburg guesthouse, you'll find statue of Gandhi and Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Tatham Art Gallery and KwaZuluNatal Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • statue of Gandhi - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Old Prison - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • KwaZuluNatal Museum - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Msunduzi Museum - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fire & Vine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lexden Guesthouse

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Pietermaritzburg guest house
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Lexden Guesthouse also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Pietermaritzburg guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Lexden Guesthouse offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. This Pietermaritzburg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lexden Guesthouse to the airport?

Lexden Guesthouse is 5.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lexden Guesthouse?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lexden Guesthouse on Aug 21, 2026 start from CA $260, 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 Lexden Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lexden Guesthouse.

Does Lexden Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Lexden Guesthouse offers free English breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lexden Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Golden Horse Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lexden Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Lexden Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Lexden Guesthouse have a pool?

Lexden Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Lexden Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lexden Guesthouse to downtown Pietermaritzburg?

Lexden Guesthouse is 1.6 mi away from Pietermaritzburg.

Lexden Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Beat guesthouse in the city

This is the best guesthouse in the city. Located in the best area, beautifully designed and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and breakfast. Loved the room, decor, helpful staff and the overall estate itself.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026