Bancroft B&B
247 Old Howick Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely host and beautiiful house and gardens”
“The owner of the property was very friendly”
“Delicious breakfast”
“Excellent breakfast, and lovely coffee”
“Comfortable and homely”
“The property has the most amazing whimsical garden, the host made us feel comfor…”
“Location was perfect for our needs”
“The location was excellent”
“Proximity to Hilton Village Cleanliness and friendliness”
“Bathrooms were clean and shower had very nice warm water”
Overview
Set in Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 8 km from Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg, Bancroft B&B features an outdoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool and terrace. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms feature views of the pool or garden. Every room includes a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 115 km from Bancroft B&B.
Traveller reviews
Steven
extended_group
June 16, 2026
“Great location, the hostess went out of her way to accommodate us and was very attentive to our needs”
Vanessa
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
“Comfy and restful”
Lovely host and beautiiful house and gardens.
Eugene
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
“Fantastic Stay, no faults”
The owner of the property was very friendly
Jill
extended_group
October 20, 2025
“Comfortable stay. Easy access to Hilton.”
Comfortable and homely. Location was perfect for our needs. Delicious breakfast.
Craig
family_with_children
September 27, 2025
We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Linda
couple
June 29, 2025
Proximity to Hilton Village Cleanliness and friendliness
Lerang Selolwane
family_with_children
May 3, 2025
“Luxurious home away from home.”
The property has the most amazing whimsical garden, the host made us feel comfortable and warm. Excellent breakfast, and lovely coffee. Loved our room with a massive bath and shower.
Tracey
solo_traveller
April 2, 2025
The location was excellent.
Samantha
family_with_children
December 29, 2024
“For a beautiful break, peaceful and picturesque, this is a beautiful home to experience.”
It’s was something out of a storybook. Tina was a warm and wonderful host
Frank, Anna, Cole
family_with_children
December 9, 2024
Location to our function
lorelei
extended_group
December 5, 2024
“Very pleasant stay”
Location excellent, lovely gardens and peaceful, owner and staff very friendly and accommodating!
de Bruin
solo_traveller
October 27, 2024
“Very good”
Quiet room
Phetheni
couple
August 20, 2024
“Nice stay, will surely come back.”
Breakfast was packed as we left early, not impressive though. But I guess its good if served on site.
phiwe
family_with_children
August 13, 2024
breakfast
Keryn
solo_traveller
August 12, 2024
Very hospitable and friendly host.
David
extended_group
August 5, 2024
“Very good for overnight stay”
Very good host & good location in Hilton KZN
Alta
extended_group
July 17, 2024
“Personal care & Supreme breakfast!”
Tina was a brilliant host- she took care of us personally! Outstanding breakfast - Charity cooked superbly. Bathrooms were clean and shower had very nice warm water.
Mark
extended_group
June 14, 2024
Loved the breakfast and Tina was super accomodating
Baney
solo_traveller
June 9, 2024
“Very close to everything, secure and comfortable and most importantly I was able to have my beloved dog with me”
Very secure. Everything I needed to be comfortable and Tina and Charity were wonderful hosts
Les
couple
May 27, 2024
“A great overnight stay in a comfy, warm room and delicious breakfast.”
Tina was a lovely friendly easy going host, who went out of her way to make us feel at home. The room was comfy and spotless, and breakfast was fantastic. Thank you Tina for a super stay.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
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, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Ironing service, Laundry
Family Room
Overlooking the gardens, this spacious 2-bedroom suite offers a TV with selected satellite channels, a fridge, microwave and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The master bedroom is fitted with an extra-length King-size bed, while the second bedroom has 2 single beds. The bathroom is off the second bedroom and is fitted with a bath with a hand-shower.
Double Room
Located upstairs, this double room is fitted with a pillow-top Serta bed-set, air conditioning a clock radio. It is equipped with a TV with selected satellite channels, a fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The en suite bathroom has a large bath and separate shower, and a hairdryer is provided.
Double Room
Offering views of the garden, this double room is equipped with a TV with selected satellite channels, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a clock radio. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a large shower and a hairdryer is provided for your convenience.
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