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 49 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as PheZulu Safari Park (7 km) and Durban Botanic Gardens (31 km).

Couples particularly 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 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double 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!

Property surroundings

House rules

Brackens Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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