Gateside Guesthouse

Gateside Guesthouse is set in the heart of the tranquil Hilton Village only 10 kms from Pietermaritzburg. We sleep 30 guests & offer small meeting & conference facilities for a maximum of 8 to 10 people.
The self-catering units and B&B rooms have breathtaking views across the green pastures and dam to local Table Mountain.Close to Hilton, St. Anne's, Grace & Etham Colleges, Cowan House & Laddsworth primary schools alongwith Hilton Life Hospital. We are within easy reach of restaurants, shopping centres & local businesses whilst still enjoying a peaceful village setting. Situated halfway between the magnificent Drakensberg mountains & the beautiful beaches of the KZN coastline, we offer a midway stop on your journey or come & spend time visiting the Midlands Meander's arts, crafts & dining in beautiful countryside. We look forward to welcoming you & hope you enjoy your stay!
(Phillipa has lived in Africa all her life.Starting in Zambia & then based in Zimbabwe, she moved to South Africa in 2003, driven by her love of the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands area, (commonly referred to as the Midlands Meander,) & returning to the area her family originated from.)

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Reviews

  • "Fur Friends"

    05 February 2020

    "We stayed in Tiny Cottage for a week We were made to feel welcome from when we arrived The owners greeted us and our humans and we were shown to our Cottage there was enough grass and our garden was fenced so we felt safe.Nobody asked us to stop barking at the Monkeys (except maybe mommy)We had a wonderful time and love to go on holiday with Mommy and Daddy Thank you for make this possibleMika, Badger and Rosie"

  • "Comfortable and homely home away from home"

    19 December 2019

    "This was our third visit to Gateside and as usual they didn't disappoint. We usually stay in the cottage but this time just the two of us we stayed in an upstairs room. The room was very spacious with a large bathroom with bath and shower and a small kitchenette. Very comfortable and the staff are very friendly. Will keep coming back."

  • "Excellent Stay at Gateside"

    03 December 2019

    "we Loved the crisp clean bedding and comfortable beds. Delicious breakfast, best hash browns ever. the cottage was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. we have already made our booking for next year.Fathima"

  • "The fact it was pet friendly and a beautiful place to stay"

    18 November 2018

    "Loved the venue, the staff were great, breakfast was delicious and just a relaxing time. Only suggestion is to have water in the fridge not just milk otherwise exceptional"

  • "Michele Colborne"

    10 September 2018

    "Accommodation was great"

  • "Feeling at home"

    19 October 2017

    "We loved the tranquility, homely atmosphere & absolute cleanliness of the place. Although only a one night stop over on our way from Johannesburg to Durban, all our requirements were met & we had a wonderful sleep over,"

  • "Huge room and bathroom"

    02 September 2017

    "Loved the room comfort and view from the room."

  • "Friendly and accommodating staff."

    11 May 2017

    "Our stay was excellent"

  • "Old fashioned, very nice!"

    02 March 2017

    "Our room was spacios. On the photo it was the first window at the left. No AC but fan. You could walk to a nice Little market includung a well stocked supermarket, a restaurang etc. The view was great because the place is on a top. Good to have access to the pool. Comfy beds. Helpful host."

  • "Top Class"

    31 May 2016

    "Excellent service, beautiful location, luxury accommodation. Will be back!!"

  • "Very comfortable."

    31 March 2016

    "<p>We were efficiently and politely welcomed and offered a glass of "Welcome Sherry".</p><p>Our room, which had a beautiful view, was comfortable and had everything we could possibly need for our stay and we really appreciated the attention to detail.</p><p>The breakfast the next morning was delicious and was served in the main house's warm and welcoming diningroom with lovely views of the Hilton Valley.</p><p>Thank you.</p>"

  • "COMFORT"

    11 July 2015

    "WELCOMING, COMFORTABLE AND SPACIOUS. THE BREAKFAST IS A TRIFLE EXPENSIVE AT R75.00."

  • "Disappointed"

    27 May 2014

    "We were really looking forward to our stay at Gateside. We booked The Little Gateside self-catering cottage - it was really lovely, with fireplace and comfortable beds.The trampoline was great for our toddler - parents need to keep an eye on their children There's an uncovered swimming pool and the guesthouse and self-catering cottage are both located at the top of a steep incline. I didn't perceive these to be a problem.We were very disappointed to find that they were building a new cottage (?) next to the one we stayed in for three nights. If we knew that we would not have booked with accommodation here. It was a business trip for my husband and he was disturbed by the builders who also camped out on the lawn in front of the cottage. On the day we left they were digging a hole in front of the cottage. It is such a lovely place, but disappointed that we were stuck in a noisy place instead of a peaceful country retreat!"

  • "Awesome stay"

    24 March 2014

    "Very pleasant stay, lovely place. Will definitely stay there again. Lovely rooms, everything you need."

  • "A big thank you!"

    17 March 2014

    "Dear Phillipa and teamThank you for a wonderful stay at Gateside on Friday evening. Your hearty welcome, made us feel so at home. The rooms were beyond our expectations, not to even mention the view! Breakfast was delicious in such calm, peaceful surroundings! We will definitely be back."

  • "Wonderful"

    12 February 2014

    "Wonderful. Will use again with no doubt.Warm welcome awaits you at the reception."

  • "Stay over at Gateside Guesthouse"

    29 December 2013

    "Pleasant stay. Beautiful views. Will certainly return!"

  • "Excellent accommodation in a great setting"

    27 May 2013

    "Spacious rooms with good heating. Clean and tidy with everything that we required. They Were able to assist with a camp cot for a toddler. Phillipa is a delightful hostess."

  • "What a lovely place"

    23 November 2010

    "We had the perfect experience at Gateside as we visited this November. We knew we would get a lovely view, and we did. Then the food and service was all we could have hoped for. One of our best experiences during our travel through South Africa."

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