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The Hillcrest Guesthouse

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Outdoor pool
Executive Double Room (The Nguni) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Outdoor pool
Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
67 Hillcrest Drive, Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape, 5201
  • Bonza Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beacon Bay Crossing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • East London Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • East London (ELS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Double Room (The Executive Suite) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (The Executive Suite)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room (The Blues) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (The Blues)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room (The Woodland) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (The Woodland)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room (The Nguni) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (The Nguni)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Hillcrest Guesthouse

Guesthouse in East London with free breakfast and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and multilingual staff assistance. Limited housekeeping is available.
The Hillcrest Guesthouse offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Hillcrest Guesthouse, you'll be close to Nahoon Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a terrace and a water dispenser
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Bonza Bay Beach and 5 minutes from Beacon Bay Crossing
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Hillcrest Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star East London guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Guesthouse East London
Hillcrest East London
The Hillcrest
The Hillcrest Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Hillcrest Guesthouse East London
The Hillcrest Guesthouse Guesthouse East London

The Hillcrest Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at Hillcrest and it was so lovely! The owner and her staff were extremely welcoming, the room was comfortable, breakfast was fantastic. The location is convenience to restaurants, a mall, and the beach. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay. One of our two best accommodation experiences in East London
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and modern b&b
Very nice house with b&b c9mfortable and modern rooms. Nice breakfast and helpful host. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained and situated in a very quite area that is secure as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hillcresthouse really exceeded my expectations, and Heidi the host and her staff were amazing. If you are lookinf for a quiet, clean, convenient place to stay in East London you cant go wrong here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hillcrest
I had an amazing stay at The Hillcrest. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Cannot fault this establishment or it’s hostess. Great stay when in EL
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Overnight Stop
We had a great stay. It was an overnight stop on the way to Plettenberg Bay but I would definitely stay here again. The room was beautifully decorated and modern. Bathroom was great, fabulous shower. Breakfast the next morning was delicious too. A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely happy!
Heidi the host was very friendly and cooked me a delicious breakfast. The room was very comfortable with good new linen and towels. I highly recommend this Guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host, nice room, off street parking, breakfast delivered to the room, good coffee,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019