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Ilawu Hotel

2.5 star property
Relax in a serene oasis surrounded by lush gardens. Indulge in delicious breakfast buffets then soak up some sun at the outdoor pools.

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Terrace/patio
Self catering apartments
Staircase
Outdoor pool
Staircase

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

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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
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 5 min drive
  • Msunduzi Museum - 6 min drive
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 8 min drive
  • Golden Horse Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 16 min drive

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

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Ilawu Hotel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Ilawu Hotel feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ilawu Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ilawu Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ilawu Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ilawu Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ilawu Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ilawu Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ilawu Hotel located?

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from National Botanical Gardens and within 3 miles (5 km) of Macrorie House Museum and The Old Prison. Statue of Gandhi and Tatham Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Ilawu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Siduduzo

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..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Restuarant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Frances

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing
The room was not ready at 6.30pm on checkin. Had to ask for cups.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mthethwa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

andronica, Sebokeng,Vanderbijlpark

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

10/10 Excellent

Kgape

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

8/10 Good

Ivan, Johannesburg

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 Excellent

Khethiwe, Northern Cape

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

4/10 Poor

PRADYUMNA, Mumbai India

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Poor

Claude, Durban

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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 Okay

Verified traveller

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 Good

Verified traveller

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 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 Good

Xavier, Paris, France

terrasse agréable, parking sécurisé
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Roland, Karlsruhe

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 Excellent

Melanie & Harry, Perth Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 Good

Verified traveller

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 Terrible

NELIA, SAO LEOPOLDO

Disliked: Cleanliness
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 Good

pharuma, ila

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 Good

Vini, Joburg

Cosy spot on the side of PMG
Great stay.