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A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern building with a glass door entrance, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garden with a statue of a horse and rider.

A dining area with multiple tables set for four, each with a lace tablecloth and wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a cityscape painting, and a window with curtains.

1. Biggy Best Cottages

1.8 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Cheyne

NT$2,046

NT$2,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A residential property with a swimming pool, surrounded by a fenced yard and a large house with a tiled roof.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and potted plants.

2. Nutmeg Guest House

1.3 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,860

NT$2,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A sunlit patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a grill.

3. Gateside Guest House

11.3 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Sally

NT$2,417

NT$2,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a plant, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A room with two blue chairs, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a plant, a microwave, and a view of a swimming pool.

4. King's Hill Guest House

10.1 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

NT$2,415

NT$2,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

5. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

9.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Daniela

NT$3,185

NT$3,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped rug.

6. The Old Mushroom Farm

5.2 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Johan Robins

NT$2,902

NT$3,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

A bright room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a wicker chair.

7. Lexden Guesthouse

16.9 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Alistair

NT$6,077

NT$6,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating options including a chaise lounge and armchairs. The room features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A house with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

A dining area with a glass table, upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

8. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

13.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Mahima

NT$3,488

NT$4,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple floors, and a central atrium.

A bowl of granola with blueberries and pumpkin seeds.

A bowl of yogurt with fruits and seeds on a wooden table, a glass of water with a flower, and strawberries and nuts scattered around.

9. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

17.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

NT$3,050

NT$3,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large mirror above the counter.

A large bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hallway leading to a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A courtyard with a rectangular pool, a large stone fountain, and outdoor seating.

10. ANEW Hotel Hilton

9.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

NT$3,249

NT$3,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A clear outdoor swimming pool surrounded by natural rock formations and greenery.

A two-story house with a front porch, columns, and a balcony.

A garden patio with a brick pathway, a table, and an umbrella.

A room with a bed, a chair, and large windows with a view of greenery.

11. Bancroft B and B

12.8 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Erik

NT$2,575

NT$2,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

12. The Hilton Bush Lodge

3.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Heino

NT$2,814

NT$3,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a view of rolling hills.

A large house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A house with a thatched roof and a swimming pool in the foreground.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a view of a kitchen and a scenic landscape through large windows.

13. Crestwood

18.6 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Clarissa

NT$3,748

NT$4,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern house with a central patio, a pond with a decorative vase, and two illuminated structures with glass doors.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a dining area visible in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of a grassy area through a door.

A modern bar area with a curved wooden counter, black pendant lights, and seating including a red armchair and a leather sofa.

14. Lythwood Lodge

18.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveler

NT$4,340

NT$5,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

A stone house with a green roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

A banquet hall with tiered white cakes, wooden chairs, and chandeliers.

15. Old Halliwell Country Inn

12.1 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Geoff

NT$2,820

NT$3,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window seat with a view, and a table with bottles.

A dining area with a table set for two, a view of the outdoors, and a fireplace.

16. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

15.1 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

JHW

NT$3,182

NT$3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, a wooden wall, and a decorative horse sculpture above it.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar and seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden paneling, a fireplace, and a wine display.

17. Bosch Hoek Lodge

19.5 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

GFT

NT$4,478

NT$5,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A view from a covered porch overlooking a pond with surrounding greenery and distant hills.

A building with a red roof and a covered porch area.

A pond surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

18. Arum Hill Lodge

19.7 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Charles

NT$1,714

NT$1,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative partition with signs.

A living room with a brown sofa, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and bar stools.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and bedside lamps.

19. 7 on Oakleigh

16.5 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Buyisiwe

NT$2,317

NT$2,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of a field and distant hills.

A modern house with a large glass door leading to a bedroom, a pond in the foreground, and a well-maintained garden.

A serene lakeside setting with a house featuring a patio with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a unique tile backsplash, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

20. Rockwood Lodges

19.4 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

NT$5,339

NT$6,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Top Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

10/10 Excellent

"Very good place to stay for a quick business trip"

The Hilton Bush Lodge

8/10 Good

"Stunning venue! unit was gorgeous and spacious. its lovely and quiet and private. only critique is there was no milk in my room/ fridge to make tea or coffee and thought the shower floor could use a bit more of a scrub, besides that was a perfect stay."

The Old Mushroom Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area."

Other attractions near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Karkloof Farmer's Market

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Karkloof Farmer's Market during your trip to Howick. Wander the parks or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.

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Howick Public Falls

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Howick Public Falls, a lovely green space in Howick. Discover the waterfalls and countryside in this relaxing area.

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Howick Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Howick Museum in Howick. Wander the parks or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.

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Howick Golf Club

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Howick at Howick Golf Club. Discover the waterfalls and countryside in this relaxing area.

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Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument during your trip to Howick. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Midmar Dam

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Howick with a stop at Midmar Dam. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Abingdon Wine Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Abingdon Wine Estate during your travels to Lions River.

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Queen Elizabeth Park

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Park, a lovely green space in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's waterfalls and countryside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is located in an area of Howick that travelers like for its spas. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

Nutmeg Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. Other good options within 5 miles include Biggy Best Cottages and The Hilton Bush Lodge.

How many hotels will I find near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.

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Our top choices for Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve hotels

1. Biggy Best Cottages

2. Nutmeg Guest House

3. Gateside Guest House

4. King's Hill Guest House

5. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

6. The Old Mushroom Farm

7. Lexden Guesthouse

8. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

9. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

10. ANEW Hotel Hilton

11. Bancroft B and B

12. The Hilton Bush Lodge

13. Crestwood

14. Lythwood Lodge

15. Old Halliwell Country Inn

16. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

17. Bosch Hoek Lodge

18. Arum Hill Lodge

19. 7 on Oakleigh

20. Rockwood Lodges

Top Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Old Mushroom Farm

Other attractions near Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Karkloof Farmer's Market

Howick Public Falls

Howick Museum

Howick Golf Club

Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument

Midmar Dam

Abingdon Wine Estate

Queen Elizabeth Park

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