Gateside Guest House

Tucked in peaceful Hilton just outside Pietermaritzburg, this guest house/bed & breakfast sits close to the N3 for easy access to Howick, local sights like Queen Elizabeth Park and Howick Museum, and makes a handy stopover for the Midlands Meander or trips to the Drakensberg and coast. Shops, restaurants and local schools are a short drive away. Family-friendly and pet-friendly options are available.

Rooms range from doubles and twin/king layouts to sleeper and family self-catering units, many individually decorated. Expect in-room comforts like DStv, Wi‑Fi, kitchenettes, refrigerators, electric blankets, fans and hairdryers; some rooms feature fireplaces or underfloor heating and family units include lounge/dining/kitchenette areas. Enjoy magnificent local views from the property.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, soak up sun on the terrace or relax in the garden. Onsite perks include a restaurant, shared kitchen, picnic and barbecue area, trampoline for kids, laundry service, parking and daily housekeeping. Four rooms are pet-friendly and family units cater to groups and longer stays with self-catering options.

Conference/meeting facilities on site, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage and laundry services. Free self-parking and property-wide Wi‑Fi help keep business stays smooth.

An on-site restaurant serves full breakfasts (weekdays 7:00–9:00, weekends 7:30–9:30) for a fee. Guests can also use the shared kitchen or fire up the BBQ and picnic areas for casual, self-catered meals.