Hilton

Hilton lies at about 1,080 m on the escarpment above Pietermaritzburg, about 9 km from the city centre and 11 km from Howick, with the N3 bypassing it to the north. Its census area includes Hilton Village, Hilton Gardens, Hiltara Park, Berry Hill, Mount Michael, Winterskloof, World's View, Leonard, Mountain Homes and Sweetwaters. It is known for its schools, including Hilton College, founded in 1872.

Highlights

Hilton College, a boys' boarding school founded in 1872 on a 1,762 ha estate
St Anne's Diocesan College, Cowan House and Grace College
The Hilton Arts Festival at Hilton College
World's View and the Doreen Clark Nature Reserve for walks

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Last checked 4 October 2026.

Places in and around Hilton

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Eat & drink · Hilton

Crossways Pub & Restaurant

Local pub serving pub food, pizza and pasta, with draught craft beer and a garden. It runs weekday meal specials and offers delivery via WhatsApp orders.

Address: Cnr Dennis Shepstone & Old Howick Road, Hilton

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Stay · Hilton

The Hilton Bush Lodge

Lodge set in about 40 hectares of bushveld below Hilton village, next to the uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve. It has a chapel and conference facilities but no restaurant of its own.

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Shops & makers · Hilton

Rotunda Farmstall

Farm stall and gift shop at the Rotunda Centre near the Cedara off-ramp on the N3.

Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:30; Saturday–Sunday 08:00–17:00
Address: Rotunda Centre, Hilton (Cedara off-ramp, N3)

Activities · Hilton

La Rose Golf Driving Range

Driving range with ten bays, four of them covered. Groups can book it for daytime functions with spit-braai packages.

Hours: Daily, including public holidays, 09:30 to sunset
Fees: R60 per bucket of 50 balls
Address: Farm No 4, D494, Hilton (about 2 km off Hilton College Road)

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