Scottsville Accommodation

A bit run down in places and student accommodation operations seem to be proliferating, but not to any great extent in the Ascot /Woodhouse Road area of Scottsville.

Okay. 3 out of 5

Lungile Shabalala

26 February 2020

Its a clean place, quite place.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Abigail

14 June 2019

Good day.
The comrades of course, it was the best!

Superb. 5 out of 5

Desmond Morgan

10 September 2018

Scottsville is one of the older suburbs in KwaZulu-Natal's capital City, Pietermaritzburg. Within the boundaries of Scottsville are a number of educational institutions, including the University of KwaZulu-Natal [UKZN] and Durban University of Technology [DUT] and a wide range of primary and secondary schools, both independent and state. Schools such as Epworth, St John's, St Charles, Merchiston are situated in the suburb with more in the neighbouring suburb.

One has a choice of 3 shopping centres, where all the major banks are situated plus a number of national supermarket chains. The Suburb has a golf course, horse racing track, sporting fields for various sports such as cricket, rugby, football and hockey. The Golden Horse Casino and Hotel are found here and many other accommodation options, such as Jean-Lee B&B, Ridgeway Close, Aberfeldy and Tancredi. They offer both B&B and self-catering options.

The residents of Scottsville are predominately academic and professional; it is a highly sort after residential suburb. It has easy access to the CBD and the N3 highway.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Rirhandzu Marks

28 August 2018

Good spots to eat.

Superb. 5 out of 5

79 On Ridge Bed and Breakfast

15 August 2018

Central and safe.

Superb. 5 out of 5

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Scottsville is a large suburb situated to the south-east of Pietermaritzburg city centre in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. This neat residential suburb has a high concentration of the country’s top schools and the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus is located here. The suburb is bounded by rivers and a canal running through the suburb with large sections of green space available to residents.

Scottsville buzzes with student activity which has shopping centres and strip malls, sports parks, a horseracing track and churches of all denominations, some housed in old Victorian-style buildings. The suburb is only a few minutes’ walk to Pietermaritzburg city centre.

Top 8 reasons to visit Scottsville

1. Horse riding is a popular pastime in Pietermaritzburg and there are a number of riding schools in and around the city. The Canterbury Equestrian Centre borders a nature reserve nearby and further afield is the Ashburton Pony Club.

2. Named after the long... Show more

Top 8 reasons to visit Scottsville

2. Named after the long range rifle, the Bisley Valley Nature Reserve has designated walking trails along the river and to the dams. Expect to encounter giraffe, antelope and small mammals. Remnants of the old shooting range are still visible. The reserve is popular with birders and best of all, there is no entrance fee!

3. The Hexagon Theatre at the university hosts locally-produced entertainment spanning many art forms, from comedic plays to song and dance extravaganzas.

4. For a pleasant shopping experience, pop in to The Mall @ Scottsville. There are only just over 40 stores, however they are located in a spacious 14000m² centre with plenty of parking space.

5. Leave yourself enough time to titivate and remember to bring the binoculars on a visit to Scottsville racecourse for a fun day of horse racing. Race meetings are held most Wednesdays and Saturdays at this venue.

6. Strike it rich at the tables and slots at Golden Horse Casino or visit to eat at one of four restaurants on the premises. The complex has entertainment for children of all ages; an educare centre with child minders for the younger ones, a science and discovery centre and video games for simple, mindless fun.

7. A walk through the Pietermaritzburg city centre, rich in historic character, is a rewarding experience. The thriving city is somewhat out of place in its rural-like settings, however, it has loads of attractions and finding the best eateries and coffee shops is easy – look out for the student crowds!

8. Watch a game of premier league soccer at the Harry Gwala Stadium, Maritzburg United’s home ground. The nearby Woodburn Rugby Stadium hosts rugby matches from school level to major games, including those from the women’s league. A much anticipated annual match is the Voortrekker High School XV versus the Maritzburg College XV, billed the Boer War.

Transport

King Shaka International Airport is 100km away from Scottsville. The smaller national airport, Oribi Airport in Pietermaritzburg, is located 4km from Scottsville. To hire a vehicle, visit car rental agencies at the airports or in Pietermaritzburg otherwise simply order one online. Metered taxis and shuttle service companies operate between the airports and Scottsville.

Did you know?

University of KZN alumnus Ron Rutland rode his bicycle an incredible 43000km through every African country and parts of Europe to reach London after 840 days. His ride, called Lettie’s Ride, was in aid of a cancer victim. He lost 25kg over the duration of the trip.

Epworth School are the undisputed South African school champions of canoeing and squash, having won 7 consecutive titles and 19 age-category titles respectively. The school is located on a large 15ha property in Scottsville.

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Scottsville Accommodation

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9 listings for accommodation in Scottsville. Enter dates to see full pricing and availability:

Ascot Bush Lodge

Bungalows in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R1,050

Ascot Inn

Self Catering, Hotels in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R857

MS Self Catering

Cottages, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R700

Regal Inn Pietermaritzburg

Bed And Breakfast, Hotels in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R1,350

79 On Ridge Bed and Breakfast

Bed And Breakfast in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R800

Thembelihle Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R750

Blue Sands Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R695

Mino Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R670

Aintree Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Lodge in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R800

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Sheroma Rajkumar

9 listings for accommodation in Scottsville. Enter dates to see full pricing and availability:

Ascot Bush Lodge

Bungalows in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R1,050

Ascot Inn

Self Catering, Hotels in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R857

MS Self Catering

Cottages, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R700

Regal Inn Pietermaritzburg

Bed And Breakfast, Hotels in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R1,350

79 On Ridge Bed and Breakfast

Bed And Breakfast in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R800

Thembelihle Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R750

Blue Sands Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R695

Mino Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R670

Aintree Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Lodge in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

R800

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