15 Hilldrop Road, 2940 Newcastle, South Africa
#6 of 37 B&Bs and Inns in Newcastle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 233 B&B reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Nokukhanya
South AfricaNothing
I loved everything about this property. Location, great room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Buhle
South AfricaAir conditioning... It was rainy and heaters were not giving
The environment
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Unishka
South AfricaEverything, to be honest. The service, basically the complete facility from where the gate opens to where it closes behind you on checkout.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Maritza
JerseyCleaan and very peacefull, very food breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Lekrisha
South AfricaThe shower in Room 25 was not great however a bathtub is available
Neat, clean and well kept. Friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Bafana
South AfricaThe fact that I was only informed when I arrived that they had recently obtained their liquor licence and we cannot bring and consume our outside liquor in the premises.
The cleanliness and the friendliness of the goats. The staff was also generally friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Victoria
United KingdomNothing, really.
Interesting B&B in the grounds of the late 19th century author, Rider Haggard's, home. Very attractive garden, comfortable room, honesty bar and dinner was available if pre-booked. (No choice of menu, except we were asked if we had any allergies.) We had a good meal of lamb chops in our room as the weather was rainy, but could have eaten at a table outside or in the house dining room. Breakfast was good, with quite a wide choice and eggs cooked to order.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Tim
South AfricaI liked everything.
Everything about the place,setting,gardens,clean room, facilities in the room, friendly staff,location.The best BnB accommodation I have ever stayed in.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Clifford
South AfricaVery nice grounds
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Colin
South AfricaJust a wonderful Oasis in the middle of all the mayhem Newcastle offers.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Lesego
South AfricaN/A
We were in a very quiet but beautiful area. The property is in close proximity to other places that we needed to visit which was great. The host was lovely.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Kwanele
South AfricaNothing. Everything was in order
Breakfast and supper was really good. Although, I only had fruit salad & yoghurt but the variety was there.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Nigel
JerseyNothing
A return visit and very much appreciated. Room clean and has everything one needed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Gardens are amazing and pool area enjoyable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Phelelani
South AfricaNone
Privacy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Sanjay
South AfricaThe family unit No. 28 comprises of two bedrooms and a shared bathroom and toilet. To gain access to the bathroom and toilet, one needs to pass through the second bedroom, which can be disturbing. Although the family unit was cosy, we found it a bit small for a family of four - two adults and two older teens. I will rather book two twin rooms next to each other in future.
The kitchenette in the family unit was convenient. The grounds and upkeep of the property are excellent. There is a lot of attention to detail. The pool area is welcoming and good for relaxing. It is a very quiet and tranquil place to stay over. The property is not far from the mall and casino complex.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Dumazile
South AfricaSpiders 😢 but it has a lot greenery guess it's expected
Beautiful and clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Sosibo
South AfricaThe WiFi keeps logging out
The whole place as a whole, the host (Natalie)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Tt
South Africathe toilet in the kids room is too open and doesn’t give privacy to the user. The sliding door in the main bathroom is also not ok…consider reinstalling the proper door.
Spacious rooms, perfect lodging environment
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Kwakanya
South AfricaNothing
I really loved how tranquil the place was. It has ample parking space and it was nicely located close to our room. The buffet breakfast was great, lots of variety to choose from. The bar was fully stocked and had everything to make cocktails. It was also very neat and tidy. It’s also situated in a quiet area, it’s not far from town and mall. We felt really safe during our stay. I really appreciated their communication via WhatsApp, we received quick responses to our many questions.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Steffen
GermanyVery nice place, well equipped and very friendly people
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Melusi
South AfricaBreakfast is served too early, by 09h00 it is done. 10h00 is reasonable.
The garden, rooms & the bar. Bar was a lifesaver.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Tony
South AfricaBreakfast was good, didn’t like the dark breakfast room too much or the coffee quality
Bre
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Irene
South AfricaEverything was fantastic!
Overall experience, fantastic
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Vicky
AustraliaNothing .. all superb ! Better then the pictures
Beautiful gardens and faculties .. lovely owners and staff. The front gate was amazing and everything else about the property matched the experience.
Stayed in September 2023
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