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Biggy Best Cottages

Cottage in Howick with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the area

Howick

Howick is home to Biggy Best Cottages. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and The Old Prison are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and National Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pietermaritzburg Oval or Scottsville Racecourse.

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

  • ‪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

Biggy Best Cottages

Cottage in Howick with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this cottage has a meeting room and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. All 17 accommodations provide conveniences such as sitting areas and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other amenities available to guests include room service, hairdryers and ironing boards.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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 at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Biggy Best Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

As of 5 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biggy Best Cottages on 6 Jul, 2025 start from S$83.36, 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.

What time is check-in at Biggy Best Cottages?

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

What time is check-out at Biggy Best Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Biggy Best Cottages located?

Situated in Howick, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Karkloof Farmer's Market, Howick Museum and Howick Public Falls. Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and Howick Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Biggy Best Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.0/10

Communication

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Room comfort, communication
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

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