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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Nutmeg Guest House in Howick offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden and pool views, and amenities such as a kitchenette, patio, and work desk. Each room includes a private entrance, free WiFi, and a dining table. Outdoor Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or outdoor swimming pool. The property features an outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings. Convenient Location: Located 29 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Howick Museum and 1 km from Howick Falls. Nearby attractions include Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and Midmar Dam, each 8 km away. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and breakfast in the room are available. Free on-site private parking ensures convenience for all guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lizl
    South Africa South Africa
    Host was very accommodating to our specific needs, making our stay very easy.
  • Kamil-r
    South Africa South Africa
    Close to all amenities, relaxed environment, welcoming host.
  • Murray
    South Africa South Africa
    We arrived late (was a last minute "emergency" booking) and the gentleman (Tim) was friendly and welcoming. He have us excellent recommendations for dinner at 68 on Main.
  • Tracy
    South Africa South Africa
    I was really tired after my day and I could have an early night and just have privacy. It had everything I needed
  • Xolani
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is so clean and the staff is very friendly and respectful.
  • Janine
    South Africa South Africa
    Parking, location near town, attentive staff, electric blankets, wall heaters avaiable
  • Naudé
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms were clean, easy to locate, near restaurants and activities, and hosts were very hospitable.
  • Mponnie
    South Africa South Africa
    excellent hospitality the staff and hosts are excellent! Breakfast was really good!
  • Carol
    South Africa South Africa
    The check-in is quick and straightforward. Great security around the property. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are peaceful and comfortable. A lovely stay for a day, week or month🌸
  • Nosipho
    South Africa South Africa
    I booked the room for my mom as my sister had just been admitted into the hospital nearby on emergency. The owner and the staff went the extra mile to ensure my mom was comfortable during this difficult time. The kindness and care they showed my...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

8.8
Host review score
There is the Howick Falls and surrounding tourist attractions, Howick Museum, a range of fine resaurants. Howick is the hub of the Midlands Meander, which boasts many and varied attractions, including Midmar Dam and nature reserves.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 380 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the following terms:

* Cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.

* Credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.

* We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancellation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.