Anew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg, DurbanAnew Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.6, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $90 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 1 Hilton Avenue, this 4-star Tudor-inspired hotel was established in 1936. It sits in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, providing access to the Midlands Meander and Midmar Nature Reserve. The property contains 97 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars, safes, and Wi-Fi. Guests can use the on-site restaurant, business centre, and conference facilities. Outdoor amenities include two swimming pools, a garden, and a game room. The hotel suits business travellers and families looking for a historic setting with modern interiors. While the rooms are air-conditioned, some guests find the temperature inside can become quite high.What stands out

On-site dining

Two outdoor pools

Conference facilities

Historic Tudor architecture

Watch out for

Rooms can get hot

Pool water is cold

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