Kangelani Lodge, Hillcrest
Overview
Offering a terrace with outdoor dining areas, the 4-star Kangelani Lodge Hillcrest hotel is approximately 25 minutes on foot from The Valley of a 1000 Hills.
Location
You'll need 37-minute drive to Pietermaritzburg airport. Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market stands only 1.7 km from this Hillcrest guest house.
Guests may also get to Springside Nature Reserve, which is nearly a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms
Overlooking the garden, the 12 rooms are appointed with an iron with ironing board, as well as modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The nice touches include a stone fireplace, along with a sofa set.
Leisure & Business
If you like an active lifestyle, biking, hiking, and horseback riding are available on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
BirdwatchingEnjoy a morning guided walk through the hotel's expansive garden and spot a variety of bird species such as the Olive Thrush, the Cape White-eye, and the Black-headed Heron.
High TeaIndulge in a luxurious high tea experience served on the hotel's picturesque terrace overlooking the vast valley below.
Gin TastingSample locally distilled gins paired with artisanal snacks in the hotel's chic bar lounge.
YogaStart your day with a gentle yoga session that focuses on rejuvenating both the mind and body in the hotel's beautifully manicured garden.
Wine TastingSavor a range of South African wines from top vineyards while relaxing on the terrace and soaking up the stunning views.
StargazingJoin an expert astronomer for a captivating stargazing session where you'll learn about the universe while admiring the beautiful night sky.
- Cookery Classes
- Mixology Classes
- Art Workshops
- Meditation
- Chocolate Tasting
- Outdoor Cinema
- Hiking
- Beer Tasting
Location
* In the affluent suburb of Hillcrest, the lodge is situated near the Hillcrest AIDS Centre, Hillcrest Corner Shopping Centre, and Winston Park Sports Grounds. * The neighborhood offers access to the Natal Midlands Black Pottery studio, Makaranga Botanical Gardens, and a flourishing dining scene with local eateries. * Valley of a Thousand Hills, Phezulu Safari Park, and Shongweni Resources Reserve cater to nature enthusiasts seeking outdoor adventures.
- City landmarks
- Nearby