Located in Pietermaritzburg, one mile from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Thistle Hotel has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at Thistle Hotel. Comrades Marathon House is 1.9 miles from the accommodation, while Butterflies for Africa is 2.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 4.3 miles from Thistle Hotel.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.8
Location
7.4
Free Wifi
8.8
Low score for Pietermaritzburg
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Thistle Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Thistle Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Debit card, ​UnionPay credit card, ​Discover, ​JCB, ​Diners Club and American Express .

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Thistle Hotel 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Thistle Hotel

  • Thistle Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Pietermaritzburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Thistle Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Thistle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Thistle Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Thistle Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Thistle Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Thistle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Happy hour

  • The prices at Thistle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.