What is Pietermaritzburg Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to think about Pietermaritzburg. Here you'll find a variety of activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. Spend a day checking out attractions like Pietermaritzburg City Hall, Golden Horse Casino and Pietermaritzburg Oval. When it's time to rest after a day of sightseeing with the family, Pietermaritzburg has various places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with suites for families. You can make a choice from 17 Pietermaritzburg accommodations to locate one you and the family can appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Pietermaritzburg?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

A Garden Suite

3-star B&B
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Free continental breakfast • Outdoor pool • Restaurant



Thembelihle Guest House

3-star guesthouse
• • Free parking • Free full breakfast • Outdoor pool • Free in-room WiFi



Jean Lee Bed & Breakfast

3-star B&B, convenient to Comrades Marathon House
• • Free parking • Outdoor pool • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Close to shopping



Ilawu Inn

3-star hotel
• • Free parking • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room



Home From Home B and B

Suburban Pietermaritzburg B&B with bar
• • Free breakfast • Outdoor pool • Free in-room WiFi • BBQ grills

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Pietermaritzburg?

You’ll discover that Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding area offers many entertaining things to do while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some recommendations to make your getaway both memorable and educational:

Parks
• • National Botanical Gardens
• • Queen Elizabeth Park

Museums & Art Galleries
• • The Old Prison
• • Macrorie House Museum
• • Msunduzi Museum

Sights & Landmarks
• • Pietermaritzburg City Hall
• • Golden Horse Casino
• • Pietermaritzburg Oval

Food & Drink
• • Redlands Hotel
• • Mugg and Bean
• • Panarottis Liberty Mall