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title: "79 On Ridge BNB, Pietermaritzburg: 9.8/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "79 On Ridge BNB in Pietermaritzburg: rated 9.8 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse
# 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

9.8 ·  Exceptional 8 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 12 in Pietermaritzburg ·  3.8 Location score
## About 79 On Ridge BNB

79 On Ridge BNB is a guesthouse in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10 across 8 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, bar, gym, free parking, 24-hour room service. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Pietermaritzburg. The nearest airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), is 3.1 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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79 Ridge Road Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3201 [79onridge.co.za](http://www.79onridge.co.za/)

## Live prices around 79 On Ridge BNB

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## How 79 On Ridge BNB scores

Better rated than 75% of hotels in Pietermaritzburg

-   Guest rating **9.8**
-   Location **3.8**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**

Pietermaritzburg average

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastBarGymFree parking24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **35**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **7**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pietermaritzburg</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Checkers</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">640 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy at SPAR</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">550 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum800 m

## Weather in Pietermaritzburg

[Pietermaritzburg weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/pietermaritzburg/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Pietermaritzburg](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/pietermaritzburg/pool/)
-   [Hotels with free parking in Pietermaritzburg](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/pietermaritzburg/free-parking/)

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## Questions about 79 On Ridge BNB

### How do guests rate 79 On Ridge BNB?

79 On Ridge BNB has a guest rating of 9.8 out of 10 from 8 reviews, which is better than 75% of rated hotels in Pietermaritzburg.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does 79 On Ridge BNB include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does 79 On Ridge BNB have a pool?

Yes, 79 On Ridge BNB has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at 79 On Ridge BNB?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is 79 On Ridge BNB from the airport?

The nearest airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), is 3.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near 79 On Ridge BNB?

Yes: Checkers, about 640 m away (10 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to 79 On Ridge BNB?

Pharmacy at SPAR is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 550 m away (9 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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