Featuring a courtyard garden with an outdoor pool, Brackens Guest House offers rooms with private entrances opening out onto the veranda. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided. The rooms are bright and contain TVs with satellite channels and mini-bars. Some of the rooms contain sofa beds and all contain a private bathroom. The triple room offers a small private courtyard. A fresh breakfast is served daily and in warm weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The front desk can recommend one of the local restaurants within 1.2 mi of the guest house. Located on the edge of Durban, it is only a 30-minute drive to the beaches, Shongweni Dam and Inanda Dam. Cotswold Downs Golf & Country Estate is an 8-minute drive. Brackens Guest House is located in Hillcrest and is a 2-minute walk from the Old Main Road and the Hillcrest Train Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hillcrest
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...

Area info

Amenities of Brackens Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Brackens Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


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.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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.

FAQs about Brackens Guest House

  • Room options at Brackens Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double

  • Brackens Guest House is 1,000 feet from the center of Hillcrest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Brackens Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Brackens Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Brackens Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Brackens Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.