About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Brackens Guest House in Hillcrest offers 3-star comfort with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool or enjoy the lush garden. The property features free WiFi, an outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Dining Options: Breakfast is served à la carte with full English or Irish options. Additional amenities include a work desk, microwave, and kitchenette. Location and Attractions: Located 30 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as PheZulu Safari Park (4.3 mi) and Durban Botanic Gardens (19 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dale
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic and very welcoming hosts.. Best towels of any guesthouse I have stayed at. Gas geyser's in place so no loadshedding effect. Overall a very comfortable stay.
  • Elton
    South Africa South Africa
    I arrived late on a Saturday night and they accommodated me with the late check-in and I REALLY felt like a beer after travelling and I was gifted a Quart (Heineken Stout I think) - better than a chocolate on my pillow :)
  • Nosisap
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was perfect for our stay, it was within walking distance to the Hillcrest race start which is why we booked it. The Host was very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. We had a late check in and he waited for us. We were also able to...
  • Ivo
    Sweden Sweden
    Fui tratado como família. Toda a equipe é competente e muito amigável. Sentirei muita saudade de todos! O local é calmo, seguro, bonito e muito confortável!

Area info

House rules

Brackens Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.