Gateside Guesthouse Hilton Guest House or Self Catering, Natal Midlands
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests30
  • Rooms/Units9

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Gateside Guesthouse is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in Hilton for tourists visiting the Natal Midlands region.

About Gateside Guesthouse

Situated in peaceful Hilton village, Gateside Guesthouse is 10 km’s from Pietermaritzburg’s city centre and set in a quiet cul-de-sac with magnificent views of pastures, dam and our local Table Mountain. We are at the entrance to the Midlands Meander, close to the private schools of Hilton College and St Anne’s and ten minutes’ drive from Howick. The guesthouse makes an ideal stopover for holidaymaker’s en route to the splendid Drakensberg Mountains or Durban’s beautiful beaches, as we are midway between these two major tourist attractions.

Accommodation

The self-contained accommodation overlooks the spacious garden, large saltwater pool and country views.

Self Catering Family Five Sleeper Cottage:
A charming 5-sleeper, fully self-catered cottage, with own entrance and which is also pet-friendly. Main bedroom has King-size bed or twin single beds and the second, smaller bedroom has 2 single beds. Open plan lounge / dining / kitchenette area with traditional Victorian log fireplace & a daybed in the lounge area for a 5th person. Bathroom is shower over bath. Private verandah with gas braai facility and gated pocket-garden for guests with pets.

Five Sleeper Self Catering Loft:
An upper floor loft unit with own entrance and wonderful views from the balcony which comes with charcoal braai facility. The loft is a spacious, totally open plan unit with a King-size double bed and 3 single beds or it can be 5 single beds, lounge / dining / kitchenette area and bathroom has Victorian bath and shower.

Double / Twin Unit:
A ground floor, self-catered studio unit which is totally open plan with either King-size double bed or twin single beds, lounge / dining / kitchenette and log fireplace.Bathroom has shower, not bath and the unit has its own entrance.There is an interleading door through to the Small Studio double room(or twin singles) to convert both rooms to a family 4-sleeper if needed.

Double Room:
This is a King-size double bedroom or it can be twin single beds and has the view and an outdoor sitting area with charcoal braai facility. Bathroom is shower, not bath and there is interleading door to Big Studio should guests require a 4-sleeper family unit.

Six Sleeper cottage:
A six sleeper fully self-catered double storey cottage. All three bedrooms offer amazing views. The main bedroom on the upper floor has King-size double bed, sliding glass doors opening onto the private balcony with stunning views and a bathroom en-suite with Victorian bath and shower. The second room on the upper floor shares the bathroom of the main bedroom or the separate bathroom downstairs. It has either a King-size double bed or twin single beds, sliding glass doors looking out at the lovely view.

The ground floor of the cottage has a third bedroom with either King-size double bed or twin singles, sliding doors onto the deck with the view and across the passage is a bathroom with shower, not bath. The ground floor also has the open plan lounge / dining / kitchenette area with log fireplace, wall fans, ironing facility, TV with DStv and sliding glass doors onto a spacious deck. The deck is partially closed in with blinds and an 8 seater outdoor dining area as well as an open area of deck with Weber braai and wonderful views.

Double Room with Patio:
Double room with a great view and private patio, separate entrance, on the ground floor of the guesthouse. Bathroom has shower and underfloor heating. Room facilities include a kitchenette nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery & cutlery).

Double Room with Full Bathroom:
A cosy double bedroom under the eaves of the upper floor of the main guesthouse. Bathroom en-suite has Victorian bath, shower and underfloor heating. Bedroom facilities include a kitchenette nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

King / Twin Room:
A twin bedded or King-size double bedroom on the upper floor of the main guesthouse, facing the view, along with a spacious bathroom with Victorian bath, shower, twin basins, underfloor heating. The bedroom comes with kitchen nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

Four Sleeper Room with Daybed:
A light and airy 4-sleeper bedroom on the upper floor of the main guesthouse building with the view.It comes with either a King-size double bed or twin single beds, a single daybed and then there is a single bed in an annexe which is part of the bedroom space.The room comes with bathroom en-suite with Victorian bath (with a view), shower, twin basins and underfloor heating.The bedroom itself has kitchenette nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

Unit Facilities

Each of the units comes with the following amenities: panel heaters, electric blankets, hairdryers, hospitality fridge, tea trays, DStv commercial bouquet, wireless internet access and fans. There are information folders giving places of interest, restaurants and activities in the area and there is also a selection of brochures to be found in the hallway of the guesthouse.

Breakfast

A full health and delicious, traditional English breakfast is served in the conservatory on the deck of the main house.

Additional Facilities

Other conveniences available are a laundry service, braai's / barbeques on request, fax facility and all credit cards are accepted. Children are welcome and there are the pool and trampoline to entertain them. Secure parking with own gate access is provided.

Come and enjoy a relaxing stay in a beautiful setting.

Features you'll appreciate

providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with satellite)
  • Underfloor heating

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Complimentary newspapers
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Security (alarm system)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Shona

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Family 5 Sleeper Cottage

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Family 5 Sleeper Cottage

A charming 5-sleeper, fully self-catered cottage, with own entrance and which is also pet-friendly. Main bedroom has King-size bed or twin single beds and the second, smaller bedroom has two single beds. Open plan lounge / dining / kitchenette area with traditional Victorian log fireplace and a daybed in the lounge area for a 5th person. Bathroom is shower over bath. Private verandah with gas braai facility and gated pocket-garden for guests with pets.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 5 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Family 5 Sleeper Loft

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Family 5 Sleeper Loft

An upper floor loft unit with own entrance and wonderful views from the balcony which comes with charcoal braai facility. The loft is a spacious, totally open plan unit with a King-size double bed and three single beds or it can be five single beds, lounge / dining / kitchenette area and bathroom has Victorian bath and shower.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 5 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Double or Twin Unit

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Double or Twin Unit

A ground floor, self-catered studio unit which is totally open plan with either King-size double bed or twin single beds, lounge / dining / kitchenette and log fireplace.Bathroom has shower, not bath and the unit has its own entrance.There is an interleading door through to the Small Studio double room (or twin singles) to convert both rooms to a family 4-sleeper if needed.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

King/Twin Room

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King/Twin Room

A "room with a view" has either king-size bed or twin single beds. This is a King-size double bedroom or it can be twin single beds and has the view and an outdoor sitting area with charcoal braai facility. Bathroom is shower, not bath and there is inter-leading door to Big Studio should guests require a 4-sleeper family unit.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

3 Sleeper Room with Daybed

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3 Sleeper Room with Daybed

A light and airy Four-sleeper bedroom on the upper floor of the main guesthouse building with the view.It comes with either a King-size double bed or twin single beds, a single daybed and then there is a single bed in an annexe which is part of the bedroom space.The room comes with bathroom en-suite with Victorian bath (with a view), shower, twin basins and underfloor heating.The bedroom itself has kitchenette nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

King or Twin Room with kitchenette

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King or Twin Room with kitchenette

A twin bedded or King-size double bedroom on the upper floor of the main guesthouse, facing the view, along with a spacious bathroom with Victorian bath, shower, twin basins, underfloor heating. The bedroom comes with kitchen nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Double Room with Full Bathroom

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Double Room with Full Bathroom

A cosy double bedroom under the eaves of the upper floor of the main guesthouse. Bathroom en-suite has Victorian bath, shower and underfloor heating. Bedroom facilities include a kitchenette nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Double Room with Patio

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Double Room with Patio

Double room with a great view and private patio, separate entrance, on the ground floor of the guesthouse. Bathroom has shower and underfloor heating. Room facilities include: kitchenette nook (microwave, bar fridge, toaster, crockery and cutlery).

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

6 Sleeper Cottage

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6 Sleeper Cottage

A 6 sleeper fully self-catered double storey cottage. All three bedrooms offer amazing views. The main bedroom on the upper floor has King-size double bed, sliding glass doors opening onto the private balcony with stunning views and a bathroom en-suite with Victorian bath and shower. The second room on the upper floor shares the bathroom of the main bedroom or the separate bathroom downstairs. It has either a King-size double bed or twin single beds, sliding glass doors looking out at the lovely view. The ground floor of the cottage has a third bedroom with either King-size double bed or twin singles, sliding doors onto the deck with the view and across the passage is a bathroom with shower, not bath. The ground floor also has the open plan lounge / dining / kitchenette area with log fireplace, wall fans, ironing facility, DStv and sliding glass doors onto a spacious deck. The deck is partially closed in with blinds and an 8 seater outdoor dining area as well as an open area of deck with Weber braai and wonderful views.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

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Guest Reviews

6 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Gateside Guesthouse is a delightful place to stay. I would stay there again!

December 2019

Terri8 K. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Lovely B&B in Hilton with beautiful views iver the valley and set in a tranquil garden. Breakfast was excellent, staff friendly and the rooms tastefully decorated. We will definitely be going back.

October 2019

Leagh M. (Johannessburg)

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Need to Know

Response timeGateside Guesthouse typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Pietermaritzburg Airport - 15km
Durban International - 120km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Exceptions to check-in/out times may be arranged, please enquire.

Payment methods accepted by the propertyDiners, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since September 2008

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