PMB Backpackers Lodge | Hostel in Pietermaritzburg

5.8 (48 Reviews) |   15 Bedrooms  9 Bathrooms  35 Guests
Scottsville Hostel | PMB Backpackers Lodge

15 Bedroom Hostel in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

Located in Pietermaritzburg, a 9-minute walk from Comrades Marathon House, PMB Backpackers Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.3 miles from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 3 miles from Butterflies for Africa and 5.6 miles from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The hostel provides an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Natal Zoological Gardens is 13 miles from the hostel, while Baynesfield Estate Museum is 14 miles from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 1.9 miles away.

PMB Backpackers Lodge is located in Pietermaritzburg.

This 15 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 48 reviews with the average score of 5.8 . Coming to Pietermaritzburg and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Pietermaritzburg. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This PMB Backpackers Lodge in Pietermaritzburg is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “PMB Backpackers Lodge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Infinity pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.32
Location:
8.27
Staff:
8.92
Facilities:
7.54
Comfort:
8.01
Cleanliness:
8.39
Mahlahlubane
Dec 7, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   5
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Queen Room with Garden View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower

General

Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fire extinguisher, Trash cans, Iron, Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, View, Quiet street view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 7 m2
5 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fire extinguisher, Trash cans, Iron, Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 7 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fire extinguisher, Trash cans, Iron, Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor

View

View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 6 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fire extinguisher, Trash cans, Iron, Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Economy Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 8 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fire extinguisher, Trash cans, Iron, Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Comfort Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 8 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fire extinguisher, Trash cans, Iron, Privacy curtain, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool with a view

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 6 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Towels

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Budget Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 7 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
Budget Triple Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Towels

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

General

Privacy curtain

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Studio Apartment with One Double Bed
Room Type: Apartment
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services
Deluxe Queen Studio
Room Type: Studio
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Queen Studio

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services
Room #273015338
Room Type: Apartment
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Room #273015338

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool, Free laundry services
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