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The Hillcrest Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in East London with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Relax in a serene backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, perfect for outdoor entertainment or gatherings.
Relax in comfort with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor space featuring a deck with a bench and table.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a spacious balcony overlooking a lush lawn and trees.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the comfort of your room, complete with a freshly prepared omelette, fresh fruit, yogurt, and toast.
Enjoy a warm and inviting space with a dining area, storage, and a sliding door to an outdoor area.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Double Room (The Executive Suite)

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

Executive Double Room (The Executive Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room (The Blues)

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

Executive Double Room (The Blues)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room (The Woodland)

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

Executive Double Room (The Woodland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room (The Nguni)

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

Executive Double Room (The Nguni)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

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

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
67 Hillcrest Drive, Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape, 5201

What's nearby

  • Bonza Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Eastern Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • The Cenotaph - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guido's Beacon Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beacon Bay John Dory's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wykato Spur - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Hillcrest Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse
Consider a stay at The Hillcrest Guesthouse and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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 available

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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hillcrest Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hillcrest Guesthouse?

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hillcrest Guesthouse on Aug 28, 2025 start from $97.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Hillcrest Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hillcrest Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hillcrest Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Hillcrest Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Hillcrest Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Hillcrest Guesthouse located?

Situated in East London, this guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bonza Bay Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Beacon Bay Crossing. Nahoon Beach and Eastern Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Hillcrest Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 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

Sergey

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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

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

Lee-Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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