The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hillcrest

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Hillcrest

If it's your first trip to Hillcrest for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Hillcrest. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Hillcrest. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Hillcrest for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Hillcrest beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Hillcrest for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Branley Lodge Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 35 Hilltop Road, Branley Lodge Bed and Breakfast has great rooms from $80 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Valley Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hillcrest
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Valley Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $100. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Valley Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Rivendell Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Rivendell Bed and Breakfast to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $73. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5 Southern Avenue, Hillcrest. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.1 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Warrens Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $67, Warrens Guest House, at 15 Mill Road provides an outdoor pool, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Brackens Guest House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hillcrest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Brackens Guest House has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, breakfast, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $63 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 20 Nqutu Road. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Durban and Ballito.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Hillcrest, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hillcrest or Best Hotels for One Week in Hillcrest.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hillcrest?

Hillcrest Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$77

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Hillcrest, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $77. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hillcrest.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $87
  • 3-star hotels: $70


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