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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hillcrest

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Hillcrest

Visiting Hillcrest for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Hillcrest, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Hillcrest based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Hillcrest for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Hillcrest before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Hillcrest for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Hillcrest for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Cybele Lodge Boutique Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hillcrest
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 18 Acutts Drive, Cybele Lodge Boutique Bed and Breakfast has great rooms from $89 (before taxes). It offers a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Valley Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Valley Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $92. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Valley Drive, Belvedere Ext 1. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

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

Guest house with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hillcrest
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We found Warrens Guest House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $97. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 15 Mill Road. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

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

Guest house with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $70, York House B&B, at 4A York Road provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies. It's located just 2.8 km from the city center, too. 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Springside House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hillcrest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Springside House has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and a private pool. The great rooms here start at $58 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 46 Springside Road. Furthermore, it also offers tennis, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Durban, Ballito, Umhlanga, Pietermaritzburg, and Amanzimtoti.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Durban, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Durban, Best Luxury Hotels in Durban, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Durban, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Durban, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Durban, Best Hotels for One Week in Durban, Best Hotels for One Night in Durban, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Durban, Best Adults Only Hotels in Durban, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Durban, or Best Business Hotels in Durban.


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

Hillcrest Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$81

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Hillcrest. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Hillcrest based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $81. 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: $92
  • 3-star hotels: $79


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