Brackens Guest House, Hillcrest
Overview
The 3-star Brackens Guest House Hillcrest, located around a 10-minute ride from PheZulu Safari Park, offers an outdoor pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Location
You'll need 40-minute drive to Pietermaritzburg airport. Also, Cotswold Downs Golf Course is 2.8 km from this Hillcrest guest house.
The hotel is situated in proximity to Springside Nature Reserve.
Rooms
The accommodation features 6 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as free toiletries and a shower cap.
Leisure & Business
The Brackens Hillcrest also offers a courtyard and a garden onsite.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- No pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Recommended for:
African drumming experienceGuests can participate in an African drumming workshop led by local artists, where they can learn about traditional African rhythms and even create their own drumming compositions.
Zulu cultural tourThe hotel offers a guided tour of a nearby Zulu village, where guests can experience the rich culture and traditions of the Zulu people, including traditional dance performances, beadwork, and craft-making.
Gin tasting sessionAs a local speciality, the hotel offers a gin tasting session with a selection of premium gins from different South African distilleries, accompanied by expertly paired tonic water and garnishes.
Wine and cheese pairingIn the hotel's wine lounge, guests can enjoy a wine and cheese pairing experience, which includes a selection of wines from different South African regions and a variety of local cheeses.
Hiking trailThe hotel offers guests access to a nearby hiking trail that winds through the lush vegetation of the KwaZulu-Natal Province, offering breathtaking views of the nearby hills and valleys.
Yoga classesThe hotel provides daily yoga classes led by certified instructors, which incorporate various styles and levels to cater to beginners as well as experienced yogis.
- Spa treatments
- Art workshops
- Cooking classes
- Birdwatching tours
- Sunset cocktail hour
- Poolside BBQ
- Outdoor cinema
- Stargazing sessions
Location
* Nestled in the affluent suburb of Hillcrest, the guest house is near Kearsney College, Hillcrest Private Hospital, and Village Market. * Hillcrest's flourishing community boasts art galleries like Artspace, Hillcrest Quarry Centre shopping, and esteemed wineries in the Valley of a Thousand Hills. * Manicured parks like Empisini Nature Reserve and iconic Springside Nature Reserve cater to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants