Ilawu Hotel  

In the tranquil Prestbury suburb of Pietermaritzburg, about 10 minutes from the CBD and roughly 3 km from the city center. This boutique hotel sits minutes from the National Botanical Gardens, Macrorie House Museum, The Old Prison and the statue of Gandhi.

An intimate boutique property with just 22 air-conditioned rooms and luxury studio apartments. Rooms include minibars and LCD televisions, while the studios offer open-plan, modern living. The hotel keeps a quiet, exclusive vibe and even has a penthouse that doubles as a private function space.

Outdoor pool and on-site spa center for relaxed downtime. Bar, restaurant and a BBQ area for casual evenings. Free parking, Wi‑Fi throughout, tour assistance and transfer arrangements, plus laundry, dry cleaning and pressing services.

Penthouse conference facility for meetings and small events. Wi‑Fi/high-speed internet available and roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

On-site restaurant serves satisfying meals and the bar is handy for after-dark drinks. Staff can point you toward local dishes and flavours in the area.