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Gateside Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Hilton with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 7 PM, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Family Loft, 1 Bedroom
Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Valley View | Balcony
Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Room options

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View | Room amenity

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Valley View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 70 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Valley View, Poolside | Living area

Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Valley View, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 100 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed OR 3 King Beds

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Comfort Studio, Fireplace | Living area

Comfort Studio, Fireplace

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
11 Quarry Road, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, 3245

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • The Old Prison - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Golden Horse Casino - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Comrades Marathon House - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeeberry Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffeeberry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive & Oil Pietermaritzburg - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Gateside Guest House

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Gateside Guest House and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor pool and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 90 to 110 for adults and ZAR 50 to 90 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1940
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 90 to 110 for adults and ZAR 50 to 90 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Gateside Guest House Hilton
Gateside Guest House Pietermaritzburg
Gateside Guest House Bed & breakfast
Gateside Guest House Bed & breakfast Hilton

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateside Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateside Guest House?

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateside Guest House on 24 June 2025 start from AU$90.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gateside Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gateside Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateside Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gateside Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gateside Guest House located?

Situated in Hilton, this bed & breakfast is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pietermaritzburg City Hall, Queen Elizabeth Park and Tatham Art Gallery. Msunduzi Museum and Howick Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Gateside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very neat with great hosts! Excellent! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

A nice relaxed visit in an amazing atmosphere. The views down the valley are superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10

The guesthouse is in a beautiful location with lovely views. It was very clean and well stocked with basic amenities. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10

The room was beautiful and so clean! I loved the huge bathroom and private kitchen area! Bed was so comfortable and huge! And the view was stunning! Enjoyed our stay thoroughly:)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10

Staff are really friendly and accommodating. Really comfortable place to stay, wish we had done more than an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10

Good value for money, very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10

It was perfect, everything was perfect fro the facility to the staff we really enjoyed our stay there. We will not hesitate to stay there in future again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10

Our brief visit was of utmost comfort. We were warmly received and Penny went beyond her means to ensure that we had a ground floor cottage. Will always cherish our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

2-person room was smaller than expected, but very comfortable. Heater and electric blankets were a nice addition for wintertime! Beautiful views as well. Parking was a bit tight with the property being fully booked out that night, but made a plan, and it all worked out fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed at Gateside Guest house for 14 nights. The accommodation is fantastic and the staff in particular are to be recommended. Very friendly and helpful. The B&B is close to the Quarry shopping centre. The views from the accommodation are stunning. I would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Perfect stopover accommodation with a fantastic view and lovely garden.