Our pick
Lexden Guesthouse
Pietermaritzburg, ZA
★ 4-star9.5/10122 reviews
2.3 km (1.4 mi) from original
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Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.3Beautifully designed and extremely comfortable rooms.
Cleanliness
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.8Located in the best area, very convenient.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
Pietermaritzburg, ZA
★ 4-star9.3/10301 reviews
Smithgrove Guesthouse
Pietermaritzburg, ZA
★ 4-star9/10480 reviews
1.1 km (0.69 mi) from original
Our pick
Lexden Guesthouse
Pietermaritzburg, ZA
★ 4-star9.5/10122 reviews
2.3 km (1.4 mi) from original
The Living Collective Apartments
Pietermaritzburg, ZA
★ 4-star8.6/10336 reviews
2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
Lexden Guesthouse9.3
The Living Collective Apartments8.2
Cleanliness
Lexden Guesthouse9.3
The Living Collective Apartments7.7
Location
Lexden Guesthouse9.8
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment8.8
Service
Lexden Guesthouse9.8
The Living Collective Apartments9.2
Food & Breakfast
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment9.6
Smithgrove Guesthouse8.2
Amenities & Facilities
Lexden Guesthouse9.3
The Living Collective Apartments8.2
Value
Lexden Guesthouse9.3
Smithgrove Guesthouse8.7
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment amenity advantages
Luggage storage
Smithgrove Guesthouse amenity advantages
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.5 km.
Smithgrove Guesthouse: 1.1 km (0.69 mi)
The Living Collective Apartments: 2.6 km (1.6 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
9.3/10Smithgrove Guesthouse
9/10Lexden Guesthouse
9.5/10The Living Collective Apartments
8.6/10Rooms
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
9.2Guests described the rooms as 'modern', 'beautiful', and 'like a home away from home'.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
8.7Rooms were described as beautiful and comfortable, but with maintenance issues like a broken toilet seat.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.3Beautifully designed and extremely comfortable rooms.
The Living Collective Apartments
8.2Room quality received mixed reviews; some were satisfied while others mentioned issues like the absence of air conditioning.
Cleanliness
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
9.3Many reviews highlight the property as 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean and homely'.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
9.2The facility is noted for its clean environment, though some issues were reported regarding maintenance.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Living Collective Apartments
7.7Several complaints regarding cleanliness were noted, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Location
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
8.8Some concerns about the location being 'questionable' or not ideal were mentioned.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
9.2Conveniently located, though proximity to main street made it noisy.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.8Located in the best area, very convenient.
The Living Collective Apartments
9.3Location was frequently mentioned positively, with many guests appreciating its convenience.
Service
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
9.8Multiple reviews praised the service, noting hosts as 'very helpful' and 'accommodating'.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
9.7The service was exceptional, with staff recognized for their helpfulness and attention.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.8Guests described the service as excellent.
The Living Collective Apartments
9.2Numerous reviews praised the friendly and accommodating staff.
Sleep & Noise
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
—Smithgrove Guesthouse
—Lexden Guesthouse
—The Living Collective Apartments
—Food & Breakfast
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
9.6Not specifically mentioned in reviews, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
8.2Multiple reviews highlighted the absence of breakfast, which was a significant drawback.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Living Collective Apartments
8.7Food and beverage details were not frequently mentioned; assumed to be of standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
8.8General amenities were well-received, though a few mentioned equipment not working.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
8.7The facility offered essential amenities but lacked breakfast and had intermittent service.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Living Collective Apartments
8.2Some amenities were lacking like smart TVs, but other amenities such as wifi and air conditioning were appreciated.
Value
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
9.2Overall sentiment reflects a good value considering the quality and service provided.
Smithgrove Guesthouse
8.7Some guests felt the quality did not match the price paid for the stay.
Lexden Guesthouse
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Living Collective Apartments
8.7Most guests felt they received good value, although there were some complaints regarding specific amenities.
Landmarks
Mdumela Stays 2 Bedroom Modern City Apartment
Mahatma GandhiSmithgrove Guesthouse
Mahatma GandhiLexden Guesthouse
Wylie ParkThe Living Collective Apartments
Alexandra Park