4 stars

Thistle Hotel

30 Boshoff Street, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
See location+27 333 424 204
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$44
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rate per night

7.0
Good
based on 173 reviews
173 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room

Overview

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, 1.7 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Thistle Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. Some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a stovetop and a toaster. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Thistle Hotel offers a Full English/Irish or halal breakfast. Comrades Marathon House is 3 km from the accommodation, while Butterflies for Africa is 4.1 km from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 7 km away.
7.0
Good rating
Based on 173 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Thistle Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Trash cans

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area
  • Kitchenette

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Dining table

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sofa
  • Carpeted

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Room service
  • Key access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Things to do

  • Pool table

Reviews of Thistle Hotel

7.0
Good
173 verified ratings
Wonderful
52
Very good
24
Good
21
Okay
16
Fair
19
Mediocre
6
Poor
35

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciate the hotel's great location and cleanliness, with many praising the friendly staff and good breakfast options. However, noise from the street and bar has been a common complaint, affecting the overall experience for some visitors.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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Location

30 Boshoff Street, 3201 Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Voortrekker Museum0.4 mi
  • City Hall0.5 mi
  • Tatham Art Gallery0.6 mi
  • City Oval1.1 mi
  • Macrorie House Museum1.2 mi
  • Butterflies for Africa1.6 mi
  • Harry Gwala Stadium1.7 mi
  • Queen Elizabeth Park3.9 mi
  • Wadley Stadium6.2 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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August
February
$57
$50
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 29% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Thistle Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Thistle Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Thistle Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Thistle Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $44, while the most expensive was $44.
  • How long should you stay at Thistle Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Thistle Hotel

  • Where is Thistle Hotel located?

    Thistle Hotel is located at 30 Boshoff Street, 1.8 miles from the center of Pietermaritzburg. Voortrekker Museum is the closest landmark to Thistle Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Thistle Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Thistle Hotel.

  • Does Thistle Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Thistle Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Thistle Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Thistle Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Thistle Hotel from the airport?

    Thistle Hotel is 3.5 miles from Pietermaritzburg. Thistle Hotel is 42.5 miles from Durban Virginia.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Thistle Hotel hotel deals?

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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.7
1.8 mi
Pietermaritzburg
3.5 mi

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