Our pick
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
Hillcrest, ZA
★ 4-star9.3/1073 reviews
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from original
English
Lavender Cottage vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.4The unit was very comfortable for a family of 5, with a nice and spacious lounge.
Location
9.9The location was a strong positive aspect, making it a real home away from home.
Value
9.4The accommodation offered excellent value for the price.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
Hillcrest, ZA
★ 3-star8.9/10106 reviews
1.8 km (1.1 mi) from original
Our pick
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
Hillcrest, ZA
★ 4-star9.3/1073 reviews
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Lavender Cottage9.4
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 28.3
Cleanliness
On The Hills8.5
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 27.8
Location
Lavender Cottage10.0
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 29.3
Service
Lavender Cottage9.9
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home9.4
Food & Breakfast
Lavender Cottage9.5
On The Hills8.0
Amenities & Facilities
On The Hills9.5
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 28.8
On The Hills amenity advantages
Breakfast in the room
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home amenity advantages
Pets allowed
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.
On The Hills: 0.67 km (0.42 mi)
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2: 1.8 km (1.1 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Lavender Cottage
9.5/10Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
8.9/10On The Hills
9.1/10OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.3/10Rooms
Lavender Cottage
9.4Guests appreciated the spacious and fully equipped cottage.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
8.3Comfortable accommodations but some issues with cleanliness.
On The Hills
8.9Rooms were described as modern and comfortable but had some issues with temperature control.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.4The unit was very comfortable for a family of 5, with a nice and spacious lounge.
Cleanliness
Lavender Cottage
8.5Guests mentioned hair in the drain and some cleanliness concerns upon arrival.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
7.8Concerns about musty smell and itchiness in bed.
On The Hills
8.5Reviews indicate cleanliness was generally good, but wifi connectivity issues and carelessness in room cleaning impacted sentiment.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
7.9The cleanliness did not meet our expectations, highlighted issues with insufficient glasses and crockery.
Location
Lavender Cottage
10.0Location is highly praised, being close to shops and restaurants.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
9.3Great location, particularly for parkrunners.
On The Hills
9.5Multiple reviews highlighted the great location of the hotel.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.9The location was a strong positive aspect, making it a real home away from home.
Service
Lavender Cottage
9.9The host was very attentive and promptly resolved any issues.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
9.8Excellent host recognized in multiple reviews.
On The Hills
9.5Service was positively noted in multiple reviews, especially the friendliness of the staff.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.4The host was very friendly and helpful, which contributed positively to the stay.
Sleep & Noise
Lavender Cottage
—Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
—On The Hills
—OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
—Food & Breakfast
Lavender Cottage
9.5Although not a B&B, breakfast quality isn't rated negatively.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
On The Hills
8.0Breakfast options did not meet some expectations, affecting the overall sentiment towards food offerings.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
Lavender Cottage
9.4Positive remarks about the peaceful surroundings and parking space.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
8.8Overall good value and enjoyment during stay.
On The Hills
9.5Overall amenities were well-received, with guests appreciating the features available.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.4Well equipped accommodations contributed to a comfortable and quiet stay.
Value
Lavender Cottage
9.4Guests felt they received good value given the quality and service.
Hillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
9.3Good value appreciated by guests.
On The Hills
9.4Guests felt the accommodation was worth the price they paid, with overall good value.
OAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
9.4The accommodation offered excellent value for the price.
Landmarks
Lavender Cottage
Springside Nature Reserve Resource CentreHillcrest Haven Haven Cottage 2
Springside Nature Reserve Resource CentreOn The Hills
Springside Nature Reserve Resource CentreOAK HOUSE, Entire holiday home, Self catering, fully equipped, double storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, outside entertainment, Braai area, 300sqm home
Springside Nature Reserve Resource Centre