General Info

More information about our CITY of CHOICE, Victoria Guest House and surrounds…

Prunella Porridgebottom

Prunella Porridgebottom orphaned, then fled the cruel custody of her aunt Beatrix Buttocks arrived and became resident at Victoria guest House on 25.09.1995

Pietermaritzburg

  • Pietermaritzburg is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal and enjoys one of the best climates. Summer ranges from 18-33 degrees Celsius and Winter from 2-22 degrees Celsius. The City Hall is the largest all red-brick structure in the Southern hemisphere and its Cathedral organ is over a 100 years old. The CBD being 10 minutes from Victoria Guest House.
  • The Royal Agricultural Show is the second largest mixed exhibition in the country. Also only a few minutes from Victoria Guest House.
  • The Tatham Art Gallery is one of the top 5 art galleries in South Africa.
  • The Golden Horse Casino has the largest horse statues in the world at their entrance which are 14 meters tall.
  • Pietermaritzburg is the most comprehensive education centre in the country. All these schools being in close proximity of Victoria Guest House.
  • Pietermaritzburg is host to some of the country’s top sporting events, including the Comrades Marathon, Dusi Canoe Marathon, Amashovashova Cycle Race and the Midmar Mile.
  • There are many fine Restaurants in Pietermaritzburg situated in close range of Victoria Guest House.
  • The Liberty Midlands Mall is 10 minutes from Victoria Guest House, with the Cascades Shopping Center only 3km from Victoria Guest House.
  • Pietermaritburg’s best private hospitals are St Annes Hospital, Midlands Medical Centre and Medi Clinic.
  • Midmar Dam and the splendid Howick Falls are 30 minutes from Victoria Guest House
  • Following the N3 from Hilton College there are wonderful meandering spots though the Midlands Meander from Art and Culture venues to renowned restaurants and overnight resorts.


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