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A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs.

An outdoor seating area with green chairs and a table, surrounded by plants and a blue awning.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, white bedding, and multiple pillows. There are bedside lamps and a large abstract painting on the wall.

1. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

Pietermaritzburg

Rufaro

CA $74

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa.

2. The Old Mushroom Farm

Howick

Johan Robins

CA $113

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Road Lodge by City Lodge Hotels".

A modern dining area with round tables, black chairs, and potted plants.

A living room with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg

John

CA $69

CA $79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

Two people sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks, reading books.

4. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Hilton

Paula

CA $107

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story brick house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with an arch, and a small garden with a stone fountain.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a clock on the wall.

A wooden archway leading into a room with a bench, a table with a plant, and a staircase in the background.

5. The Sleeping Bao B&B

Pietermaritzburg

Shaun

CA $91

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A two-story house with a brick exterior, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and shrubs.

Two remote controls on a wooden surface with a potted succulent in the background.

6. Ekhaya Lodge

Pietermaritzburg

Mandisa

CA $62

CA $62 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A modern lobby with a round wooden table, a sofa, and a patterned armchair.

A modern living room with a plush ottoman, a wooden side table with a vase of flowers, a patterned armchair, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.

7. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville

CATHRINE Terry

CA $157

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A dining area with a white table and chairs, a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf with decorative plates.

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

8. Lexden Guesthouse

Pietermaritzburg

Alistair

CA $176

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a soap dispenser.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a window with a geometric pattern.

9. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville

CA $27

CA $32 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the garden.

A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a small garden with a stone table and chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table, two black chairs, a small potted plant, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

A compact living space with a sofa, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a wooden floor.

10. Sunrise Guesthouse Greytown

Greytown

CA $56

CA $56 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A brick building with a covered porch, white plastic chairs, and potted plants.

A two-story building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree in the foreground.

A rustic bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a television.

A swimming pool with a covered seating area and outdoor furniture.

11. Ascot Inn

Pietermaritzburg

Paulo

CA $61

CA $71 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A building with a reception area, stone facade, and large windows.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a door, and a window with curtains.

A brick pathway leading to a house with a garden and a clear blue sky.

12. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville

Alan

CA $93

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a lamp, and a view of a pool and garden.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a small table, a chair with a cushion, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a pergola and chairs, surrounded by a brick patio and a white fence.

A landscaped garden with various trees and shrubs, a paved walkway, and a view of distant buildings.

13. Southey House

Kloof

Stephen

CA $89

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A house with a unique conical roof structure, a barbecue area, and a small pool.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a fan, and a view of a green landscape through a sliding door.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and wicker chairs. There is a dining table with chairs and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and wicker chairs. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

14. Belvidere Country Estate

Howick

CA $185

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows, surrounded by potted plants and stone flooring.

A courtyard with a central pathway leading to a building with a tower-like structure.

A covered brick pathway leading to a building entrance with a lantern above.

A mosaic-tiled bathtub with two showerheads and a drain.

15. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Nottingham Road

Bennett

CA $223

CA $263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and artwork on the wall.

A row of tables with white chairs and pink napkins, decorated with red flowers.

16. Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

Pinetown

Ayanda

CA $85

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A birdbath with a rustic design, surrounded by a grassy area and various plants.

A room with a window, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a chair with cushions, and a table with a stack of magazines.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue throw blanket, and a pair of rolled towels.

17. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

Pietermaritzburg

CA $38

CA $44 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

A stone building with a wooden pergola covered in pink flowers, a dog sitting in the foreground, and a garden path leading to the building.

A pool table in a room with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a view of a grassy yard.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

18. The FarSide Farm

Nottingham Road

Joshua

CA $117

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a bed, white nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.

A covered outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, a window with decorative metal bars, and potted plants.

A living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a curtain.

19. Cosy guest house

Durban

CA $52

CA $52 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a beige exterior, large glass doors leading to a room with a bed and a lamp.

A living room with a view of a swimming pool, a wooden chair, a cushioned sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, two striped sofas, a coffee table with books and flowers, and a mirror on the wall.

A hallway with a patterned sofa, a small round table with a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a cabinet with lamps.

20. Branley Lodge

Hillcrest

MARCO

CA $105

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Benvie Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Benvie Garden, a lovely green space in uMshwathi. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Crystal Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crystal Lake during your travels in uMshwathi. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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Rainbow Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Lake during your travels in uMshwathi. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

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Evergreen Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Evergreen Lake during your travels in uMshwathi. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

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Top uMshwathi Hotel Reviews

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful and accommodating, rooms were spacious and breakfast great"

Bali and Eva Midlands

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Bali and Eva was nothing short of exceptional from start to finish—a definitive five-star experience in every sense. The owners have done a phenomenal job curating a world-class luxury retreat right in the heart of the Midlands. Every detail of the accommodation reflects impeccable taste, comfort, and thoughtful design, making it the perfect setting to unwind in style. Beyond the beautiful property, the hospitality truly sets this place apart. The staff were genuinely warm, attentive, and eager to ensure every part of our stay was effortless. Paired with consistently fantastic food that exceeded expectations at every meal, it made for an unforgettable getaway. Bali and Eva delivers an all-round masterclass in luxury hospitality. We cannot recommend it highly enough and will definitely be back."

Rain Farm Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous stay and great food !"

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"

The Hilton Bush Lodge

8/10 Good

"Stunning venue! unit was gorgeous and spacious. its lovely and quiet and private. only critique is there was no milk in my room/ fridge to make tea or coffee and thought the shower floor could use a bit more of a scrub, besides that was a perfect stay."

The Old Mushroom Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area."

Ammazulu African Palace

10/10 Excellent

"A stunning Africa themed hotel - with art, antiquities, mosaics and sculptures all around. Indeed a surreal experience, with very private en suite bedrooms, and delicious cooked breakfasts. A peaceful haven sitting at the top of Kloof gorge with speculated views."

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hidden gem. We were so spoiled"

Redlands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Lake Sands Manor

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CA $53

CA $62 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)

Ekhaya Lodge

39 Nyala Dr Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal

CA $62

CA $62 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)

Pioneer Guest House

6 a old main road kloof DURBAN KwaZulu-Natal

CA $101

CA $101 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

includes taxes & fees

ANEW Hotel Hilton

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CA $123

CA $123 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Umshwathi?

The best time to visit Umshwathi, KwaZulu, South Africa is during the dry winter months, from May to September.This period typically offers clear, sunny days and cooler temperatures, making it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region. You'll find less humidity and very little rain, which is superb for outdoor activities like hiking, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the local landscapes.Couples looking for a relaxing and comfortable getaway will appreciate these months. The pleasant weather allows for leisurely strolls through nature reserves and comfortable evenings enjoying local cuisine without the oppressive heat or sudden downpours.For those planning an active holiday, particularly travellers interested in exploring the Midlands Meander or visiting nearby game reserves, the dry season is excellent.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in uMshwathi.

How much is the nightly rate at a uMshwathi hotel?

Prices for hotels in uMshwathi often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $32 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for uMshwathi hotels

1. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

2. The Old Mushroom Farm

3. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

4. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

5. The Sleeping Bao B&B

6. Ekhaya Lodge

7. Golden Horse Hotel

8. Lexden Guesthouse

9. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

10. Sunrise Guesthouse Greytown

11. Ascot Inn

12. Madlula's Guesthouse

13. Southey House

14. Belvidere Country Estate

15. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

16. Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

17. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

18. The FarSide Farm

19. Cosy guest house

20. Branley Lodge

Stay near popular uMshwathi attractions

Benvie Garden

Crystal Lake

Rainbow Lake

Evergreen Lake

Top uMshwathi Hotel Reviews

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Bali and Eva Midlands

Rain Farm Game Lodge

Golden Horse Hotel

The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Old Mushroom Farm

Ammazulu African Palace

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Redlands Hotel

More cheap stays in uMshwathi

Lake Sands Manor

Ekhaya Lodge

Pioneer Guest House

ANEW Hotel Hilton

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

Crest Farm - Self-catering 2-bedroom, Wi-fi, Views, Swiming Pool

Frequently asked questions

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