The Puffin's Nest
4 William Younger Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“Extremely spacious and well equipped”
“Place is wonderful, peaceful Room is clean Facilities inside just perfect, I …”
“We enjoyed our second stay, we love everything about the place very homely and n…”
“Nice clean and very warm”
“Perfect location in Hilton and easy contactless check in and check out process”
“The place was so quiet and the location was easy to fine”
“The kitchen was very well equipped for self catering and the hosts are exception…”
“The hosts were welcoming and eager to help”
Overview
Situated in Hilton and only 11 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, The Puffin's Nest features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 11 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 12 km from Howick Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Howick Falls. This air-conditioned guest house comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. KwaZulu-Natal Museum is 13 km from the guest house, while Comrades Marathon House is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 18 km from The Puffin's Nest.
Traveller reviews
Kathryn
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
Extremely spacious and well equipped. Perfect location in Hilton and easy contactless check in and check out process.
Nosisa
family_with_children
May 26, 2026
We enjoyed our second stay, we love everything about the place very homely and neat, with comfort and peacefulness of the place you can never go wrong wrong, The host is kind and accommodating I would recommend ✨
Omolemo
couple
May 24, 2026
“Home away from home”
Nice clean and very warm. Feels like home away from home
Denise
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
“Lovely cottage close to shops and hospital.”
I needed to be in Hilton life hospital early for a procedure so distance to hospital was most important. Netflix to kill the time.
David V
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
Place is wonderful, peaceful Room is clean Facilities inside just perfect, I will definitely come back.
Moloko
family_with_children
April 20, 2026
“Awesome stay, comfortable”
Homely feel, comfortable and well equipped.
Ramaipato
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
The place was so quiet and the location was easy to fine. The cottage is quite spacious and had everything you'd need. The was no electricity in the area but we didnt even realise because the place has backup. We had such an amazing time.
Pieter
solo_traveller
March 11, 2026
“I enjoyed my stay, very clean and comfortable.”
John
family_with_children
March 3, 2026
“John & Joycelyn”
Good location. Comfortable facilities.
Sonja
family_with_children
March 1, 2026
Easy arrival and departure. Clean, comfortable,beautiful and fully equipped. Quiet and tranquil.
Ronel
couple
January 19, 2026
“Really wonderful”
The kitchen was very well equipped for self catering and the hosts are exceptional in the help they offer to cater for individual needs. Truly a wonderful stay.
Phillip
couple
January 4, 2026
“We’ve had a wonderful stay, location is perfect and the unit was very comfortable.”
N
family_with_children
December 15, 2025
The location is excellent, the amenities are great, and the place felt very cozy and safe. The hosts were welcoming and eager to help. Highly recommended!
Ndlovu
extended_group
December 8, 2025
“Beautiful stay, in the cold hilton area but everything about the accommodation satisfied our needs”
I like the spacious cottage, i want to travel here again with my partner. So peaceful and serene
Mark
couple
October 13, 2025
Neat a very clean . Comfortable lounge. Cannot find fault with anything. One of the best guest house that we have ever stayed in . Thanks for the pleasant stay
Rees
family_with_children
October 5, 2025
Perfect for what we required for the weekend in Hilton, quietly tucked away and conveniently situated.
Buthelezi
family_with_children
September 30, 2025
I didn't receive the wifi
Bester
family_with_children
September 28, 2025
Everything was very well, thanks
Paul
couple
September 10, 2025
Was clean.
MaZet
family_with_children
September 6, 2025
“Hidden beauty”
Spacious, safe, quiet and feels like a home away from home. Respond to requests in lightning speed. Restaurants are a stone throw away.
Facilities
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, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key access, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries
Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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