The Croft
THE CROFT 1A DENNIS SHEPSTONE DRIVE
View on map and nearby hotels
Why people book this hotel
“The room was serviced daily, and lots of special touches from the host made our …”
“The host 💯 present”
“Great fire place, so cosy and comfortable”
“Comfortable”
“It was huge, clean, very well thought out”
“It was private, perfectly located and clean and very comfortable”
“I love the location as well as the overall property”
“Lovely location, very well-maintained, esthetically pleasing”
Overview
The Croft is located in Hilton, 11 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 12 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, as well as 13 km from Comrades Marathon House. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 6.9 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The villa provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine. At the villa complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests at the villa can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Howick Museum is 14 km from The Croft, while Howick Falls is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Kwanele Gwebu
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“My stay was great. I loved the Farm house feeling it has.”
The property is nicely private but close to the main road, which makes access easy and safe no matter the mode of transport.
Arnesen
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Cosy and Comfortable”
Great fire place, so cosy and comfortable
Jannine
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
“After a long day on the road, this was a welcomed reprieve. Will definitely be back!”
I love the location as well as the overall property. The unit itself exceeds expectations. It was huge, clean, very well thought out. The extra touches and comfort made this the perfect work or vacation stay. Lizzi is also just the best. So warm and welcoming and happy to assist.
Natalie
couple
May 4, 2026
“Lizzi was so friendly, kind and very helpful! I will definitely be staying there again”
It was private, perfectly located and clean and very comfortable
William Roy
family_with_children
April 30, 2026
“Very well managed and comfortable.”
Convenient. Well managed. Comfortable. Wide bunk beds in second bedroom.
Kaylin
couple
April 27, 2026
“Cozy and comfortable cottage”
Beautiful home. Comfortable stay with all the amenities. Heated blankets and fireplace were a bonus for the chilly weekend. The room was serviced daily, and lots of special touches from the host made our stay extra special.
Fihliwe
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
The host 💯 present
Candice
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
“Home away from home”
Comfortable and perfect for my needs
Reghardt
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“Perfect spot to stay over”
Lizzi, Crossways and Hilton weather
David
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
“We stayed one night with the kids. And they loved it. Lizzi put convince item to make the stay even more comfortable”
It’s Modern, clean. The garden is amazing.
Justin
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Beautiful stay in Hilton”
Communicative host
Jeanne
solo_traveller
March 19, 2026
Lovely cottage in beautiful garden with fantastic host. Lizzi went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. Highly recommended.
Zaza
solo_traveller
March 8, 2026
“The owner very loving and welcoming,she made sure we felt home.She shared the location including detailed direction weat”
Its serene ,peaceful place,its natural surrounding
Willson
solo_traveller
February 24, 2026
“Lizzi is a most welcoming and engaged host. Love the serenity of the property and attention to detail in the rooms.”
Comfortably furnished room with well equipped kitchen. Fresh milk and a bag of ice in the freezer was a great touch. Love the fireplace in the room for winter stays. Really enjoyed the ambiance of the space.
Paul
couple
February 9, 2026
“Very welcoming host. Lovely place to stay. Short distance to shops and pub down the road.”
Lovely location, very well-maintained, esthetically pleasing.
Allison
solo_traveller
February 3, 2026
“A very comfortable , hospitable place to stay . Thank you for the personal concern and care shown , in a time of need.”
A lovely , homely setting in Hilton . Accessible for a last minute urgent need to tend to a medical emergency and the hostess went above and beyond to make sure our family member was taken care of.
Rob
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
“Comfortable and great hospitality”
Peaceful and beautiful scenery along with spacious well-equipped units. Lizzi is a fantastic host and it is always good returning to the Crofts.
Ntwenhle
couple
January 8, 2026
“Work from home girlie's who needed a break for new years!”
Everything. Not only is the accommodation perfect (with every little bit and Bob you can imagine) but the host is honestly the sweetest. We traveled as two women on our own for new years and she made us feel safe. Liz even recommended mutliple spots nearby for us and gave us daily weather forecasts which were perfect for what we wanted. The food was amazing and the venue were exactly what we want, just 10min away. Even when the weather was the kindest (Hilton fog) She checked on us via WhatsApp to check if we're fine and needed anything. I honestly felt at home. On new years she gifted us champagne and chocolate. I honestly couldn't have imagined a better break and I'm definitely going BACK SOON! .
FathimA
couple
January 5, 2026
“A stay worthwhile 🤗”
So peaceful and beautifully designed.
Nonduduzo
couple
January 1, 2026
The scenery and the host is very lovely, the cleaning service was nice we just didn’t use it but it was surprisingly nice
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Bowling, Horse riding
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, 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
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, 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, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Digital key access
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out
Hotel Policies
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel The Croft
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at The Croft.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.




