PMB Backpackers Lodge | Hostel in Pietermaritzburg

5.7 (48 Reviews) |   14 Bedrooms  9 Bathrooms  33 Guests
Scottsville Hostel | PMB Backpackers Lodge

14 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 14 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 48 reviews with the average score of 5.7 . 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 14 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
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Infinity pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Fenced 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

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

General

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, Quiet street view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Exclusive services

Free laundry services, Access to private pool

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

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

General

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

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Plunge Pool

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed

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

General

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

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Plunge Pool

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

General

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

View

Garden view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Plunge Pool

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

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

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Free laundry services, Access to private pool

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Free laundry services, Access to private pool

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Free laundry services, Access to private pool

Cleanliness & disinfection

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

Bathroom

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

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

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

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

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

General

Privacy curtain

Exclusive services

Free laundry services, Access to private pool

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

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper

Exclusive services

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

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper

Exclusive services

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

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper

Exclusive services

Free laundry services, Access to private pool

FAQ's

Is this PMB Backpackers Lodge pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at PMB Backpackers Lodge?

Check-in time for PMB Backpackers Lodge starts counting from 12:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the PMB Backpackers Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, this PMB Backpackers Lodge has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in PMB Backpackers Lodge?

Best-rates for the PMB Backpackers Lodge starts from $47 per night with includes Guest Services, Pool, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Parking, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is PMB Backpackers Lodge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the PMB Backpackers Lodge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the PMB Backpackers Lodge has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the PMB Backpackers Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the PMB Backpackers Lodge indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for PMB Backpackers Lodge?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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