The Musafer Travel Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Pietermaritzburg with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Free WiFi
Staircase
Exterior
Breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 Zeederberg Street, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Place, Pietermaritzburg City Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Msunduzi Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hindu temples
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room en-suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room en-suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Pietermaritzburg

The Musafer Travel Lodge places you within a leisurely stroll of Msunduzi Museum and Pietermaritzburg City Hall. This 7-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and express check-in.

What's nearby

  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Msunduzi Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tatham Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hindu temples - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Old Prison - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sagewood Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Quincy's Cafe Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Musafer Travel Lodge

Guesthouse in Pietermaritzburg with a 24-hour front desk
At The Musafer Travel Lodge, guests have access to express check-in, express check-out, and a garden. There's onsite parking for a fee and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This guesthouse also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Musafer Travel Lodge Pietermaritzburg
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Musafer Travel Lodge?

The Musafer Travel Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Musafer Travel Lodge?

As of Dec 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Musafer Travel Lodge on Dec 24, 2025 start from $38.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around The Musafer Travel Lodge?

This guesthouse is located in Pietermaritzburg, a short 14-minute walk from Pietermaritzburg City Hall and also 10 minutes on foot from Msunduzi Museum. You'll also find Tatham Art Gallery and statue of Gandhi less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Musafer Travel Lodge?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge.

Does The Musafer Travel Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, The Musafer Travel Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Musafer Travel Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Musafer Travel Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like concierge services, a garden, and a 24-hour front desk at this guesthouse.

Does The Musafer Travel Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Musafer Travel Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Musafer Travel Lodge offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Musafer Travel Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Musafer Travel Lodge.

Does The Musafer Travel Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Musafer Travel Lodge?

The closest major airport to The Musafer Travel Lodge is Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is 4.4 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Musafer Travel Lodge?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Musafer Travel Lodge.

Reviews

The Musafer Travel Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sbu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good but the tv remotes were non functional and the room had no bed side lamps.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019