Name: Smithgrove Guesthouse
Address: 37 Howick Road, Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, ZA

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praised the unique decor, spacious clean rooms, and friendly staff. Main complaints included lack of breakfast, maintenance issues like loose hinges and leaks, and one instance of rude receptionist behavior.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.5

Service9.4

Cleanliness9.4

Location9.3

Value9.2

Facilities9.2

Surroundings9.2

Wi-Fi8.3

＋ PraisedSpacious and clean rooms · Friendly and helpful staff · Unique historical atmosphere · Convenient location

－ ComplaintsNo breakfast provided · Maintenance issues (leaks, broken items) · Rude receptionist attitude · Noisy wooden floors

KEYIdeal for those seeking character and space. Verify breakfast options, inspect facilities upon arrival, and be aware of potential service inconsistencies.

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Room types · 5

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Deluxe King Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2

The fireplace is the standout feature of this suite. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2

This suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, parquet floors, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2

The fireplace is the standout feature of this suite. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2

Featuring 1 bedroom, this suite offers 1 bathroom with a bath, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2

This room features tea-and-coffee making facilities, a desk and a bathroom with shower.

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Facilities · 31

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Air conditioningSwimming poolBBQ facilitiesSafety deposit boxTerraceShared lounge/TV areaShared kitchenAdult onlyOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableFire extinguishersSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during stayShared stationery like menus, pens are removedCCTV outside propertyInternet accessJapanese gardenExercise/lap poolPool sun loungersSwimming nearbyTelevision in common areasFree wired internetGolfing on siteFree pool cabanasHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking rooms

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Nearby & map

Sights

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City Oval

culture

cricket ground

2.4km

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Harry Gwala Stadium

culture

stadium in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

3.3km

3

KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden

park

botanical garden in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

2.8km

4

Woodburn Stadium

culture

building in South Africa

3.0km

1

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3

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.