Fever Tree Guesthouse in Hillcrest provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and barbecue facilities. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Every room is equipped with a balcony with views of the garden. All units feature air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and some have pool views. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available every morning at the guest house. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this guest house offers plenty of opportunities to wind down. Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is 20 miles from Fever Tree Guesthouse, while Durban Botanic Gardens is 20 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 28 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Hillcrest
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keith
    South Africa South Africa
    Very well equipped, clean, quiet and comfortable. Efficient staff. Convenient parking right outside. Also liked the ease of checkout and keydrop in the morning.
  • Debra
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Room was lovely and big and clean and comfortable!
  • Annette
    Germany Germany
    We found everything we needed and it was a cosy cottage.
  • Geoffrey
    South Africa South Africa
    Very pleasantly surprised! We've uncovered a real gem. Breakfast was great, view of gardens lovely and the setting is special. Also nice to meet the owner (Amanda).
  • Brad
    South Africa South Africa
    My wife and I enjoyed our short stay in one of the self catering cottages. The cottage is spacious and comfortable and clean. We loved the horses that roamed freely on the large grounds. It felt like being in the countryside Kind regards Brad...
  • Toli
    South Africa South Africa
    Great Location, Friendly Staff and secure Breakfast was tailormade for me..
  • Jocelyn
    South Africa South Africa
    Very quiet. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchenette. Booking issue was sorted by kind and friendly staff.
  • Shezelle
    South Africa South Africa
    the self-catering apartment had everything we needed ...clean and comfortable...loved the view and tranquil atmosphere ..safe parking and super friendly staff
  • Ntshulana
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was very clean and quiet. I’ve never had such a peaceful experience.☺️☺️
  • Marcello
    South Africa South Africa
    the breakfast was exactly what i ordered, and it was made to perfection.

Managed by Fever Tree Guesthouse - Assagay/Alverstone

Company review score: 9.3Based on 179 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Fever Tree Guesthouse is fully equipped to ensure its guests have no need to leave the comfort of the Guesthouse. Warm hospitality in the heart of Assagay/Alverstone, all will find this a haven of relaxation and tranquility amongst the spectacular landscape. When it comes to our bedrooms, we are proud to say we offer something a little more special. Our bedrooms are spacious, clean, comfortable and all en-suite. Each room sleeps 2 guests. All rooms have air-conditioners with cold and heat settings. Beds have electric blankets for winter, 100% fine cotton percale (200 thread count) linen and thick hyper allergenic microfiber duvets and pillows. Fever Tree Guesthouse has its own Feline residents Charlie & Patches who can be found sunning themselves on the veranda daily, as well as our Canine GSP Family. They are not allowed in the Guests bedrooms, and are always up for a loving pat. If this is a problem, we can always refer you to a Pet-Free B&B nearby. Our closest Industrial Business Hub is Hammersdale, Cato Ridge & Westmead, making this the ideal stop-over for the Businessman. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 51 km from the accommodation. Check in is between 14h00 and 19h00. We do not operate a 24 hr Reception. Late Check-in can be requested prior to arrival by arrangement only. Checking in after 19H00 will automatically result in an additional fee of R300. This fee is applied to cover the overtime of the Staff Member required to check-in the late arrival. No check-in will be made after 21h00. This is necessary to ensure the security, comfort, and well-being of other Guests. Fever Tree Guesthouse Team consider all our Guests needs and do not like to cause unnecessary noise disruptions caused by a late arrivals.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Fever Tree Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Game room

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
Fever Tree Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fever Tree Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Fever Tree Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Fever Tree Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Fever Tree Guesthouse is 1.9 miles from the center of Hillcrest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Fever Tree Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

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

  • Room options at Fever Tree Guesthouse include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Studio
    • Bungalow
    • Suite

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

  • Fever Tree Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Swimming pool