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The Red Bishop
30 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfortable bed & breakfast with 20 restaurants and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

Located in Pietermaritzburg, Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering is within a 10-minute drive of Epic Karting and Golden Horse Casino. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Scottsville Racecourse and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Comrades Marathon House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Grab a bite to eat at one of the bed & breakfast's 20 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 20 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 2011
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 20
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 20
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free English breakfast
  • Reception hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Pietermaritzburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • In-room safe (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering has 20 restaurants on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Playground on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Diners Club.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550.00 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 5 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 150.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 150.00 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: ZAR 250.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Matt's Rest B&B & Self Catering
  • Matt's Rest B&B & Self Catering Pietermaritzburg
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We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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