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Review Score

Based on 47 apartment reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Beautiful home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The Studio is like a home away from home. Everything is so thoughtfully put together. Decent size coffee mugs, glasses etc. The extra touches with the milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate! Even marshmallows to roast in the fire. Wood, charcoal and firelighters provided for the braai and the fire. Beds are super comfy with lots of blankets. It's all just been fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a really pleasant stay. I liked everything about the place. It was comfortable, easy to find and move around. Host shared some great recommendations for local activities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    9.0
    True peace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The peace of the location is truly unmatched. The cottage has everything you could require!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Like a home away from home

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay !
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit of TLC required in bathroom sinks regarding cleanliness.

    Great accommodation. We enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like leaving this peaceful place.

    The Studio is impeccably clean. They have every appliance you might need, top quality cooking equipment and utensils. The decor is detailed and the outside table under the awning is a beautiful place to eat meals together. The fireplace is well stocked, like the rest of the place, everything is thoroughly thought out and provided for by the attentive host.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    A little gem in the hills of Hilton
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing!

    The place is spacious and has everything one would need. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Such a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. Hosts were amazing. Beautifully decorated and well appointed with everything you need. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a break away from home. Dogs welcomed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    10
    Relaxing amd comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were super friendly and the house had everything we could possibly need.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    9.0
    Precious time with my family in a quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Peaceful and relaxing

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    10
    Beautiful and Scenic Country Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A short stretch of dirt road to get to property although it is manageable.

    A truly amazing and peaceful stay in this beautifully decorated studio . It has a fully stocked kitchen , comfy beds and the personal touches of chocolate on each bed and a welcoming. It definitely has a country feel with the gentle mooing of the cows in the backyard. Our hostess Shelagh was phenomenal The home is very close to freeway and shops. This home will definitely feature on our have to stay in again list😀

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2024

    10
    Perfect Space to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awe inspiring!! I could easily live at the Gallery! Just up my alley! Tastefully furnished, spacious.. had everything we needed and more! Loved waking up to the sight of beautiful cows outside our bedroom window… Loved the attention to detail and Shelagh’s artwork! The homemade muesli and Hot chocolate went down extremely well 😉 I’d recommend this space anytime because it’s certainly going to be my go to in Hilton..

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    10
    Amazing, would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The studio at Aloes Farm is a beautiful property. It is serene and safe, bucolic and pastoral. The interior decor is very well done and the beds were very comfortable. As beautiful as the property is, it was the hosts that made it such a special experience. They were communicative and kind and went above and beyond with their hospitality. We would recommend this property to anyone traveling in the Hilton or Pietermaritzburg area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    I am so glad that I chose this accommodation to spend Christmas with my family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing. It was superb.

    We absolutely loved our stay at The Gallery. It was easy to communicate with Shelagh from the first email that I shared with her. She was there on our arrival and her friendly and kind welcome set the tone. The facilities were very good: kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor furniture. The venue is decorated with her lovely art, and the muesli was a hit. She left several welcome treats for us, and I especially valued the birthday acknowledgement. We had a wondeful time.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Aloes Farm will be our new go to place when road tripping to the berg or visiting family in Pmb. The accommodation was exceptional and the attention to detail was next level. Absolutely recommend this property for families!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2023

    10
    Fantastic accommodation. Will definetly stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful location. Very friendly hosts. Beautifully decorated. Fully equiped kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    10
    Lovely country cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our hostess was so pleasant and accommodating for us. The cottage is lovely and so comfortable! The cottage is decorated with Shelagh’s art which is quite beautiful. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    9.0
    A superlative venue with fantastic views and walks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very little. As is often the casein, It was somewhat rainy and cool when we arrived but access to an open fireplace (well provided with wood and fire making accessories) as well as efficient well panel heaters ensure a cosy stay.

    This is a superlative place to stay and I am planning to make it a final destination, rather than a stopover, as soon as I can. There is just too much to say from the attentiveness of the hosts, the well stocked kitchen and comfortable bedrooms, bathrooms and lounge.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2022

    10
    A Perfect Weekend in Hilton
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was my dog was a bit too curious and got electrocuted one too many times by the electric cattle fence surrounding the property. A major, Nevertheless, because we'll definitely be back! It was a perfect weekend

    Aloe farm has truly been an amazing experience. The house is gorgeous, as it is outside. The pictures actually didn't do justice to this beautiful place where the farm style cottage exterior meets 5 star luxury interior. The place was spacious and had everything we needed and more! The little homely yet elegant touches made it even more of a special place. Shelagh has truly thought of a pet owners welcome from instructions on all appliances and switches to a Pet treat box filled with pet blankets and towels to keep your pets clean and warm. The view from "The Gallery" was spectacular, and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the neighbourhood hiking trails with my dogs.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing finishes nd small touches just like the comfort of your own home Wonderful host Sheilah Will definitely visit again

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2022

    10
    Great for a lazy getaway a short trip from Durban
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a lovely little cottage that has everything one could ask for. It’s the perfect quiet getaway that’s close to Durban with lovely walks around Hilton’s farmlands.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2022

    10
    Aloes farm stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing hospitality and accommodation

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommended our first choice when we visiting our son in Hilton
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gas oven is tricky but works well

    we love it here Quiet clean and has everything we need for a relaxed weekend away

    Stayed in September 2022

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