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4 Sleeper(2-bedroomed), Self-cat Cottage  From R960 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 2 Bedrooms.

Main bedroom with King or twin beds & smaller second ... bedroom with 2 singles.Lounge (daybed for a 5th guest can be set up here) fireplace,dining/kitchen area.Bathroom has shower over bath & there is private verandah, gas braai & fenced pet-friendly garden.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 King, 1 Sofa bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single

From R960 /night

 

 

5-Sleeper Self-catered Loft Unit  From R880 /night

 

Sleeps 5 people, 1 Bedroom.

Open plan loft unit (so no separate bedrooms), with great ... balcony views. Comes with either a king (or twin beds) & 3 further single beds.Lounge/dining/kitchenette area & a bathroom with Victorian bath & separate shower.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 King, 3 Single

From R880 /night

 

 

King/Twin Self-cat. Unit, Ground Floor  From R850 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

A spacious ground floor unit for 2, with twin beds ... or converts to a King bed. Open plan with dining/kitchen/lounge area & log fireplace. En-suite bathroom with shower only. Connecting door through to Double Room which can be booked at an extra fee.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 King

From R850 /night

 

 

King/Twin room,Semi Self-cat. Gnd Floor  From R720 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

A "room with a view" & has either kingbed or ... twin single beds. Bathroom en-suite being shower & separate toilet. An outdoor area to enjoy the views or a BBQ. Connecting door through to Double/Twin Self-catering Unit which can be booked at an extra fee.

Bedroom 1

1 King

From R720 /night

 

 

4 Sleeper room-Full Self-cat,Upper Floor  From R850 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 1 Bedroom.

A light & airy bedroom facing the view with King/twin ... beds & a single bed.There is an annexe within the bedroom with a single bed for a 4th person.Semi self-catering nook. Bathroom has Victorian bath, shower & twin basins.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 King, 2 Single

From R850 /night

 

 

King/Twin Room, kitchen nook,Upper floor  From R800 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

Room facing the view with twin single beds (or converts ... to a King bed) & kitchenette. Relax in the Victorian bath looking out at the hills and dam. Also comes with shower, twin basins.

Bedroom 1

1 King

From R800 /night

 

 

Double Room,Full Self-Cat.,Upper Floor  From R740 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

Double room under the eaves & bathroom with Victorian ... bath & shower.Kitchenette with twin gas hob.Bedroom comes with Dstv, teatray, hairdryer, electric blankets, ironing facility & paid aircon.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen

From R740 /night

 

 

Double Room, Full Self-cat. with Patio  From R760 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

Separate entrance, bedroom with queen bed & kitchenette/patio from where ... you can take in the wonderful view. Bathroom is shower only.Includes ironing facility, Dstv, teatray, wallfan, hairdryer, wifi, heating.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen

From R760 /night

 

 

6-sleeper(3-bedroom) Cottage, Self-Cat  From R1180 /night

 

Sleeps 6 people, 3 Bedrooms.

Double-storey, 3-bedroomed cottage.1st floor has main ensuite king bedroom & ... next door: king or twin bedroom sharing this bathroom.Groundfloor: 1 king/twin bedroom,lounge/dining/kitchen area, small bathroom with shower.Large deck with BBQ.Pet-friendly.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 King

Bedroom 2

2 Twin bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin bed

From R1180 /night

 

 
Full Kitchen
TV
DSTV
Garden
Oven
Wardrobe or closet
Bath towels
Electric Blankets
Stove
Fridge
Linen
Microwave
Covid-19 Certified
Swimming Pool
Fibre
Cleaning service
Braai/BBQ Area
Parking on Premises
WiFi
Dining Area
Fire extinguishers
24hr Security
Balcony
Fan
Hairdryer
Laundry facilities
Serviced Daily
Tea and coffee facilities

We have 4 self-catering units separate from the main guesthouse, a 6-sleeper, two 4-sleepers and the loft unit which sleeps 5. All come with lounge/dining/kitchenette areas.
4 further rooms also have their own kitchenettes to cater for a self-catering preference.
Our final room is semi self-catered with small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery & cutlery.

In Room Facilities:

All rooms are equipped with DSTV or Netflix, tea tray, hairdryer, electric blankets, & ironing facility. 5 rooms have aircon, that work off a prepaid meter, & the remaining units/rooms come with panel heaters & either ceiling or wall fans.

Area Information:

Hilton & the surrounding countryside has always attracted residents who embrace an active & healthy lifestyle, enjoying the mountainbiking & running trails, walking, canoeing & fishing.
The village is charming & we have restaurants & village shops within 1km of us & the N3 highway is easily accessed. Hilton & St Anne's Colleges, Grace & Etham Colleges, Cowan House & Laddsworth schools are all on our doorstep as is the Hilton Life Hospital with its state of the art oncology dept.
The gorgeous countryside of the Midlands Meander encourages a variety of arts & crafts, wholesome cuisine & fresh produce markets. The Drakensberg mountains & the KZN beaches are both an hour and a half's drive from us.
Convenient for business in Pietermaritzburg but offering a peaceful getaway at the end of the day! A great halfway break if touring in the province.

Property Facilities:

We have onsite parking, a spacious garden with large pool & trampoline. There is a lovely deck to sit out on where you can enjoy the stunning view & use the braai facility or there are individual braai areas at each unit. Guest sitting room has log fireplace, full DSTV bouquet & an area to work or conduct meetings. Wifi via fibre. We offer laundry service & we accept all credit cards. Family-friendly & we have 5 units that are pet-friendly.(Please enquire on which rooms/units & fees applicable.)
We also have a generator, which operates from 6am to 10pm & rooms are fitted with one light in each room that will work when the generator is off.It is advisable to bring a battery pack with which to charge your phone should you need to do so during the night hours when the generator is off.

Attractions:

The area is a treat for historians: the Victorian architecture of Pietermaritzburg, the French presence & the Anglo-Boer war history around Howick.
If botany is your thing, please visit our fabulous Botanical Gardens or make an appointment to spend a day wandering on the Benvie Estate. The Tatham Art Gallery in Pmb's city centre, is one of the oldest galleries in South Africa. Take a picnic and have a wander in the Umgeni nature reserve or book a picnic with "The Crows Nest" & enjoy the scenic Rietspruit conservancy.We have birding areas & conservancies, game parks & fishing(trout & bass) all on our doorstep.
The Karkloof Canopy Tours are 10 minutes' away for the more adventurous & the area is a mountain bikers' paradise. Go-karting, bowling alley and a miniature train ride for the children are all local activities alongwith a driving range 5kms straight up the road.

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Property Type Bed and Breakfast, Cottage, Guest House, Self Catering, pets-by-arrangement
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Check-out before 10:00 AM
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Reviews

Jessica van Rensburg
03 December 2023

My 22nd stay at Gateside and great as always! Magda is a gem...so friendly and efficient...always enjoy staying at Gateside. See you next year when kids are back at school in Hilton!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
22 October 2023

I have now stayed at Gateside 21 times and will stay there many more. It is my second home!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
17 August 2023

Gateside is the only place I stay at when I am in Hilton because it is a home from home. I love it. Lost track of how many times I have stayed there!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
04 June 2023

I stay here every time I am in Hilton as my daughter is at school there. I love it! Home away from home and the rooms are thoughtfully done with everything you need. Value for money:)

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
21 January 2023

My go to place to stay in Hilton. Love the rooms and baths. It feels like home when I stay there!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
20 November 2022

Gateside is my go-to guesthouse in Hilton. It feels like home and the rooms are lovely and well thought out. Quiet, safe and conveniently close to shops and schools. Best value for money as well and excellent service!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
06 October 2022

The room is beautiful and well thought out and has everything you need. The bathroom is big and the bath is divine! Great views, quiet and close to the shops and schools which was really convenient for me. I will definitely stay there again.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Genevieve Field
02 May 2022

Such friendly staff; rooms are so tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and comfy. Would definitely recommend and go back!!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Daphne Smith
24 February 2020

Really pleasant stay wonderful hidden gem friendly staff clean room and really pet friendly we booked last minute and was so happy especially with our little puppy more than enough space for her and 3 kids will be back

Superb. 5 out of 5
Daphne Smith
23 February 2020

What a special hidden gem great stay spacious rooms ,clean and well stocked also was so easy with our dog staying there really pet friendly and that made the stay even better- will be back.

Superb. 5 out of 5

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Hilton Reviews

Jessica van Rensburg
22 October 2023

Great shops and beautiful gardens!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Ingrid Michau
04 September 2023

The peaceful surroundings and tranquil beauty of Hilton.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
04 June 2023

Great shops

Superb. 5 out of 5
Bernice Nel
07 April 2023

Quiet and in nature

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Yvonne Patricia Roebuck
13 February 2023

Loved the mist and the rainy nights

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica van Rensburg
20 November 2022

Lovely town!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jessica Goelst
02 March 2021

The fresh clean air.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Yvonne wilmans
18 October 2019

Such a small place and the people so friendly.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Carol Badenhorst
06 June 2019

The peace and tranquility - though Google Directions were very long and roundabout....

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks

Midlands Meander, Midmar Mile, Howick Falls, Dusi Canoe Marathon