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Brackens Guest House

20 Nqutu Road, 3610 Hillcrest, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 31 reviews)

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8.7
Fabulous
31 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Total

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

The breakfast was absolutely fantastic and more than we could eat! the staff were amazingly attentive and friendly and showed a passion for looking after their guests. The location was easy to find and access to the property was available 24/7. The rooms are spacious, neat and comfortable.

Lorèn United Arab Emirates

Hospitality and facilities were great, great People, excellent Breakfast, Very clean

Neville South Africa

Host friendly & efficient, dogs & cats beautiful! Room very modern, decor stunning & modern bathroom. Clean & immaculate.

Carol South Africa

We had a nice stay there, even though we broke a few rules, James was still nice to us, very nice I should say.

Siphesonke South Africa

Fabulous location - very peaceful and relaxing. James was a great host, especially since it was over Christmas and he had family there as well. He never made us feel we were impinging on him at a busy time. The breakfasts were lovely and a huge assortment of food. We loved the extra touch of Christmas fruit mince pies made by his daughter - they made our stay so much more personal.

Vikki Australia

Everything is good and the people are extremely accommodating 👍

John Swaziland

The staff and owner very nice accommodating and understanding. Lovely area to be at, centralized and safe area too

Carla Qatar

Easy booking, friendly owners and staff, clean and comfortable, good value for money and conveniently located for where I was working.

Andrew United Kingdom

Breakfast was really good - compliments to the kitchen staff....

Andre South Africa

The hospitality of the owner was very good. He knows how to take care of his customers. Sweet person.

Dikagisho South Africa

Free WiFi

9.5
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8.7
Fabulous
31 reviews
  • 9.5

    Free WiFi

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was absolutely fantastic and more than we could eat! the staff were amazingly attentive and friendly and showed a passion for looking after their guests.”
    Lorèn Lorèn United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Hospitality and facilities were great, great People, excellent Breakfast, Very clean”
    Neville Neville South Africa South Africa
  • “Host friendly & efficient, dogs & cats beautiful! Room very modern, decor stunning & modern bathroom. Clean & immaculate.”
    Carol Carol South Africa South Africa
  • “We had a nice stay there, even though we broke a few rules, James was still nice to us, very nice I should say.”
    Siphesonke Siphesonke South Africa South Africa
  • “Fabulous location - very peaceful and relaxing. James was a great host, especially since it was over Christmas and he had family there as well.”
    Vikki Vikki Australia Australia
  • “Everything is good and the people are extremely accommodating 👍”
    John John Swaziland Swaziland
  • “The staff and owner very nice accommodating and understanding. Lovely area to be at, centralized and safe area too”
    Carla Carla Qatar Qatar
  • “Easy booking, friendly owners and staff, clean and comfortable, good value for money and conveniently located for where I was working.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was really good - compliments to the kitchen staff....”
    Andre Andre South Africa South Africa
  • “The hospitality of the owner was very good. He knows how to take care of his customers. Sweet person.”
    Dikagisho Dikagisho South Africa South Africa

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 minibars. 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 miles 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 situated in Hillcrest and is a 2-minute walk from the Old Main Road and the Hillcrest Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

낍 Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Continental, Full English/Irish

끸 Free private parking available on-site

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8.7
Fabulous
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  • Lorèn United Arab Emirates

    “The breakfast was absolutely fantastic and more than we could eat! the staff were amazingly attentive and friendly and showed a passion for looking after their guests. The location was easy to find and access to the property was available 24/7. The rooms are spacious, neat and comfortable.” Read more

  • Neville South Africa

    “Hospitality and facilities were great, great People, excellent Breakfast, Very clean”

  • Carol South Africa

    “Host friendly & efficient, dogs & cats beautiful! Room very modern, decor stunning & modern bathroom. Clean & immaculate.”

  • Siphesonke South Africa

    “We had a nice stay there, even though we broke a few rules, James was still nice to us, very nice I should say. ”

  • Vikki Australia

    “Fabulous location - very peaceful and relaxing. James was a great host, especially since it was over Christmas and he had family there as well. He never made us feel we were impinging on him at a busy time. The breakfasts were lovely and a huge assortment of food. We loved the extra touch of Christmas fruit mince pies made by his daughter - they made our stay so much more personal.” Read more

  • John Swaziland

    “Everything is good and the people are extremely accommodating 👍”

  • Carla Qatar

    “The staff and owner very nice accommodating and understanding. Lovely area to be at, centralized and safe area too”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Easy booking, friendly owners and staff, clean and comfortable, good value for money and conveniently located for where I was working.”

  • Andre South Africa

    “Breakfast was really good - compliments to the kitchen staff....”

  • Dikagisho South Africa

    “The hospitality of the owner was very good. He knows how to take care of his customers. Sweet person. ”

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Property surroundings *
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Christian Village Shopping Centre
    0.5 miles
  • Springside Nature Reserve
    0.8 miles
  • Cotswold Downs Golf Course
    2 miles
  • Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market
    2 miles
  • PheZulu Safari Park
    2.9 miles
  • Waterfall Shopping Centre
    3.3 miles
  • Makaranga Botanical Garden
    3.4 miles
  • Mpiti Waterfall
    3.5 miles
  • Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
    3.8 miles
  • Stokers Arms
    4.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Mozambik
    0.4 miles
  • Cafe/bar Stretta Cafe
    0.4 miles
  • Restaurant Lupa
    1.2 miles
  • Cafe/bar Keg and Trout
    1.4 miles
  • Restaurant Quo
    2.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Fields Shopping Centre
    4.3 miles
  • Shongweni Dam Nature Reserve
    6.4 miles
  • Checkers
    6.7 miles
  • Kloof Country Club
    9 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Inanda Dam
    9.7 miles
  • River Umgeni
    9.7 miles
  • Lake Shongweni Dam
    10.7 miles
  • Sea/ocean Indian Ocean
    21.7 miles
Closest airports
  • Pietermaritzburg Airport
    23.7 miles
  • King Shaka International Airport
    23.7 miles
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Facilities of Brackens Guest House Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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 be applicable.

Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secured parking
Transport
  • Airport drop off Additional charge
  • Airport pick up Additional charge
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

  • Open all year
  • Pool cover
  • Shallow end
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

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Check-in

13:00 - 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 10:00

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 05:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

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.

FAQs about Brackens Guest House

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Brackens Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Brackens Guest House is 350 yards from the centre of Hillcrest.

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

  • The prices at Brackens Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Brackens Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

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

  • Room options at Brackens Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Brackens Guest House by:

    • Car 45min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Brackens Guest House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private parking
    • Secured parking
    • Accessible parking

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  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
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