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Biggy Best Cottages

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

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Exterior detail
Interior
Courtyard
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Explore the area

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22 Fraser Street, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, 3290
  • Midmar Dam
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Howick Public Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Stables

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hayloft

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Rondavel

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Coachhouse

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Howick

At Biggy Best Cottages you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Karkloof Farmer's Market and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Howick Museum. .Free WiFi, sitting areas and flat-screen TVs are featured in all 17 accommodations. Additionally, room service, coffee/tea makers and hairdryers are available.
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What's nearby

  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Howick Public Falls - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Howick Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmers Daughter - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffeeberry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yellowwood Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Slab Bbq - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 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 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Biggy Best Cottages also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Biggy Best Cottages offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Howick cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Biggy Best Cottages?

Yep, Biggy Best Cottages has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Biggy Best Cottages?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biggy Best Cottages on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$227.18, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Biggy Best Cottages?

The closest beach to Biggy Best Cottages is Craigie Burn Dam (35.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Biggy Best Cottages?

No, Biggy Best Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Biggy Best Cottages?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Biggy Best Cottages's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Biggy Best Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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