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The Hillcrest Guesthouse

Bed and breakfast

67 Hillcrest Drive East London

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Heidi was a very friendly and attentive host

Our hosts Heidi and Dwayne make you feel welcome and at home

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

She asked every evening for the preferences for breakfast and it was brought to …

Our room was well appointed and comfy, and the overall environment of the proper…

Breakfast available
9 mentions

The breakfasts were delicious

The breakfast in the morning was fresh and delicious, you can choose between an …

Clean rooms
6 mentions

It’s clean, welcoming, well equipped and safe

The room was beautifully and tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean

Great location
4 mentions

There is also a beautiful beach nearby

The location suited our needs perfectly

Parking available
1 mentions

Ample secure parking

Overview

Set within 500 metres of Nahoon Beach and 7.2 km of East London Golf Club South Africa in East London, The Hillcrest Guesthouse offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. The units include a patio boasting an outdoor dining area. The units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, The Hillcrest Guesthouse offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The accommodation has an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area. East London Museum is 7.7 km from The Hillcrest Guesthouse, while East London Aquarium is 8.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is East London Airport, 16 km from the bed and breakfast.

Traveller reviews

R

Rainer

extended_group

June 10, 2026

10

Very relaxing accommodation with excellent hosts!

The Hillcrest Guesthouse was a very beautiful place to stay. Heidi was a very friendly and attentive host. She always cares for our well-being. She asked every evening for the preferences for breakfast and it was brought to the room in the morning at the time you want. The rooms are spacious and very nice furnished. I would choose this accommodation again!

E

Elmari

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

10

Highly recommended

Awesome stay

D

Donald

couple

March 19, 2026

10

Our hosts Heidi and Dwayne make you feel welcome and at home. Our room was well appointed and comfy, and the overall environment of the property is restful.

L

Luthando

couple

January 3, 2026

10

We enjoy our stay in quiet and relaxed environment.

Beautiful property. Rooms arestylish and modern.

S

Stephen

family_with_children

October 8, 2025

10

A delightful guesthouse tucked away to ensure privacy and a homely feel. Incredible hospitality.

This guesthouse is an absolute delight. It’s clean, welcoming, well equipped and safe. The beds are so comfortable and there’s everything provided that you might need. The breakfasts were delicious. Above all, the owners are kind, friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. They even lent us their personal after sun and other items which is just way over and above. There’s so much to do in East London and Heidi advised us of fantastic restaurants which were amazing such as Lavendar Blue. We absolutely loved our private getaway. We highly recommend this beautiful guesthouse with their delicious breakfasts and fantastic hospitality.

D

Devotionaldoctor

couple

September 8, 2025

10

Beautiful guesthouse in a safe area at Beacon Bay/East London

The guesthouse is safely located in a beautiful area in Beacon Bay 5km from the centre of East London and a perfect place also for a stopover or more on your roadtrip within South Africa. Heidi and her husband gave us a warm welcome, advice for local restaurants and most importantly advised us how to best travel from East London to the Drakensbergen. We got a personalized sheet of paper telling us which road we should take best and where to stop safely for a little pause. Thank you so much for everything! The breakfast in the morning was fresh and delicious, you can choose between an English Continental Breakfast or Omelette all served with toast, fresh fruits, jam and nice orange juice. There is also a beautiful beach nearby. Very, very nice long walks on the beaches possible.

Z

Zukolwayo

couple

September 7, 2025

10

Excellent! I’ll definitely be returning soon🙂

It was so beautiful and the service from the host was a 10/10

R

ronald

extended_group

July 30, 2025

9

Quality service and immaculate room.

Hospitality

L

Lucinda

solo_traveller

July 3, 2025

10

Loved absolutely everything. Heidi was a wonderful hostess and was exceptionally attentive. The breakfast that served in my room was beautifully presented and delicious. I will definitely return to stay there.

K

Kim

family_with_children

May 12, 2025

10

Absolutely fabulous !!!!!!!!!!

The hostess, Heidi was very friendly and accommodating. As we were leaving early, we got a lovely packed breakfast for the road delivered to our room the night before. The room was beautifully and tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. The bed was comfortable. The location suited our needs perfectly. I would definitely recommend the guesthouse and would stay there again.

K

Kruger

extended_group

April 7, 2025

10

Great presentation & quality produce

N

Nick

couple

March 15, 2025

10

The Hillcrest Guest House was an ideal place for our stay with good facilities and great staff

location was perfect for us, the breakfast was lovely (although had to ask Pumi to search for English breakfast tea bags) and the staff, especially Pumi and Heidi, were brilliant. Great to get into the pool too

A

Anton

family_with_children

March 10, 2025

10

The most comfortable stay away from home!

A peaceful setting that that is modern, clean and spacious enough. Friendly hosts. Ample secure parking.

G

Gemmill

solo_traveller

March 3, 2025

9

Heidi and her team are wonderful hosts! The rooms are beautifully decorated, always clean and exactly as the pictures shown. The breakfast is absolutely delicious, and I would highly recommend the omelette - the best I have ever had!

H

Hendrik

family_with_children

January 24, 2025

10

Wishbi had time to swim in the lovely pool!

Very neat and tide , no clutter , fanulous bedding

M

Mgudlwa

couple

January 22, 2025

8

Very good

Situated in a great place, food was good and the rooms were big.

S

Spinazze

couple

January 10, 2025

10

The room was spotless and had everything we needed. I really appreciated the information booklet that was provided that listed recommendations regarding resturants and nearby facilties

I

Ian

couple

January 2, 2025

8

Kind host. Great breakfast. Close to Hemingways Mall.

I

Iain

family_with_children

December 22, 2024

10

Amazing service and facilities in very good location. A solid 10

The service was spectacular- breakfast serviced in the room, with access to proper filter coffee. Lovely decor and good position close to shops

A

Aaron

couple

December 9, 2024

9

We really enjoyed our short stay, the host was very welcoming. We had an early morning departure and the host kindly provided us with a packed lunch.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request)

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Shallow end, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Security alarm

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Services

Packed lunches, Daily housekeeping

Luxury Queen Room

This double room features a pool with a view. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Queen Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Queen Room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Queen Room

This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Queen Room

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:56 AM

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