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    Our top choices for The Old Prison hotels

    1. Golden Horse Hotel

    A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.

    2. 79 On Ridge BNB

    A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a painting above the bed.

    3. Bayside Lodge

    A hotel reception area with two brown leather sofas, a television mounted on the wall, and two large Bayside Hotel Group posters.

    4. Lexden Guesthouse

    An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

    5. Madlula's Guesthouse

    A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.

    6. Regal Inn PMBurg

    A modern living room with a purple sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a red pillow.

    7. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

    A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

    8. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

    A room with a chandelier, a window with a wreath, a mirror, and a door.

    9. Thembelihle Guest House

    A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a bed with white linens, and two paintings on the wall.

    10. Ilawu Lodge

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    11. Redlands Hotel

    A dining table with various dishes, a view of a green landscape through a window, and a statue.

    12. The Musafer Travel Lodge

    A two-story house with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

    13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

    A room with a chandelier, a window with a wreath, a mirror, and a door.

    14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

    A room with a chandelier, a window with a wreath, a mirror, and a door.

    15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

    A room with a chandelier, a window with a wreath, a mirror, and a door.

    16. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

    A room with a chandelier, a window with a wreath, a mirror, and a door.

    17. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

    An outdoor patio area with checkered flooring, striped umbrellas, and outdoor seating.

    18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

    A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with striped sofas, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers.

    19. Ekhaya Lodge

    A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

    20. Gateside Guest House

    A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

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    A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.

    Golden Horse Hotel

    Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison View

    A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a painting above the bed.

    79 On Ridge BNB

    Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison View

    A hotel reception area with two brown leather sofas, a television mounted on the wall, and two large Bayside Hotel Group posters.

    Bayside Lodge

    0.6 km from The Old Prison View

    An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

    Lexden Guesthouse

    3.1 km from The Old Prison View

    A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.

    Madlula's Guesthouse

    Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison View
    9.4Exceptional6 reviews10.0Exceptional5 reviews6.612 reviews10.0Exceptional2 reviews5.02 reviews
    CA $108 CA $125 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 20 - Nov 21 CA $82 CA $110 totalincludes taxes & feesDec 13 - Dec 14 CA $57 CA $66 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 15 - Nov 16 CA $177 CA $204 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 24 - Nov 25 CA $94 CA $108 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 13 - Nov 14
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around The Old Prison?

    The Old Prison is located in Pietermaritzburg. You'll find 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    What's the best place to stay near The Old Prison?

    Ilawu Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from The Old Prison. Another good choice is Ilawu Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

    How many hotels can I expect to find near The Old Prison?

    Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from The Old Prison.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Old Prison, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Old Prison.

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    What can I see and do near The Old Prison?

    You'll want to browse the exhibits at Msunduzi Museum and Macrorie House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at National Botanical Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park. Stopping by Pietermaritzburg Oval, Scottsville Racecourse, or Epic Karting is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.