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Biggy Best Cottages

3.5 star property
Cottage in Howick with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Courtyard

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
22 Fraser Street, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, 3290
  • Midmar Dam
  • Howick Public Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

Stables

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hayloft

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Rondavel

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Coachhouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Howick

Biggy Best Cottages places you within a mile (2 km) of Karkloof Farmer's Market and Howick Museum. This 17-room, 3.5-star cottage welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Howick Public Falls - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Howick Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeeberry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Yellowwood Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saint Ives - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Biggy Best Cottages

Cottage in Howick with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Biggy Best Cottages features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a garden.
All 17 heated accommodations feature sitting areas. Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • A restaurant
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 17 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Property payment types

Important information

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Biggy Best Cottages?

This cottage is located in Howick, close to Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument, and Midmar Dam. You'll also find Karkloof Farmer's Market and Howick Public Falls within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage.

Does Biggy Best Cottages include a casino on the premises?

No, Biggy Best Cottages doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Biggy Best Cottages?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Biggy Best Cottages a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a garden plus some accommodations include kitchens.

Does Biggy Best Cottages have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does Biggy Best Cottages have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Biggy Best Cottages doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from Biggy Best Cottages?

The closest major airport to Biggy Best Cottages is Pietermaritzburg (PZB), which is 24.5 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Biggy Best Cottages?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Biggy Best Cottages.

Biggy Best Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely bed and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The location was perfect for the purpose of my trip. Staff - super friendly and extremely helpful at all times. I can't rate them high enough! Accommodation was adequate. Very dark room - needs some more lighting. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom - needs a re-vamp. Load -shedding was well managed.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing service from Nathi the manager Rooms are very basic but clean. The walls are thin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olwethu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Findlay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unkempt

Mediocre

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything you need

A little bit cold but otherwise perfect stay at a great price for the family. Very convenient for local school rugby matches
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Execellent for a day or two
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly stafff, excellent food

Great food, wifi not working, which was a pity

6/10 Okay

PETRUS, AMANZIMTOTI KZN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for money....

Awesome stay at a very nice place.. People friendly... Just found the rooms a bit small.. Water pressure very bad...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Best staff ever!

Incredibly wonderful and helpful staff! Went out of their way for us. That alone made our stay a happy and pleasant one!

8/10 Good

Yegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service