Hilton Central Area

Hilton Central at a glance

Welcome to the gateway to the Midlands and the Midlands Meander. The picturesque village of Hilton which forms part of the uMngeni Municipality, lies to the south of the Midlands and is a highly sought after area. Situated just 12 km from the centre Pietermaritzburg (even closer to Pietermaritzburg's suburbs) Hilton retains its "village-like" feeling with city life just a short drive on the easily accessible N3.  Hilton is the perfect base from which to enjoy the best of KZN with the mountains, beaches, dams and even game reserves all within a maximum of 1 ½ hours' drive.

Climate in the Midlands

Hilton enjoys a moderate climate with warm, wet summers and cooler, dry winters. Summer temperatures can reach the high twenties/low thirties during the day with milder evenings. Winter days are usually sunny but cool and it is not uncommon for homes to have fireplaces to keep everyone warm at night. Winter also brings the possibility of frost and snow making mornings chilly and the breeze blowing off the Drakensberg, fresh!

Distance to Locations

Hilton's easy access to one of KZN's major highways makes access to the province and Pietermaritzburg relatively easy.

• To Midmar Dam (via N3) - 32 minutes / 29.4km
• To Howick Falls (via Old Howick Road/R103 or N3) - 21 minutes / 18.5km
• To Oribi Airport (Pietermaritzburg local airport - regional only) - 32 minutes / 21.4km
• To Durban (via N3) - 1hr 12 minutes / 97km
• To King Shaka International Airport (Durban, via N3) - 1hr 28 minutes / 122.4 km

Schools in Hilton

Hilton is fortunate to be at the centre, and within easy access, of some of the country's best schools. Hilton College, a well-known private school for boys, is a short distance from the centre of the Village, whereas St Anne's Diocesan College is located in Hilton Village itself and a very popular option for girls attending high school. Other schools within Hilton, or a kilometre or two from the centre, include Cowan House, Laddsworth, Hilton-Pre-Primary and Grace College. Easy access via the N3 provides further options of schools in Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands.

Medical and Health Facilities

Hilton residents are well taken care of with the wide array of specialists available at the 106 bed, Life Hilton Medical Centre, a private hospital conveniently situated alongside the N3. Hilton Life is a holistic and muti-disciplinary medical hub with a variety of medical and ancillary services available including dentistry, general practitioners, paediatrics, psychologists, and pharmacies, to name a few. Various private practitioners such as physiotherapists, chiropractors etc can be found practicing from private spaces in Hilton.

Restaurants

There is a selection of restaurants from which to choose and something for all palates. Jaxx Restaurant in the Quarry Centre in Hilton is a popular, breakfast and brunch venue. Rita Lea's Country Kitchen in Bramble Lane offers home-styled cooked meals. The Crossway Pub & Restaurant can be found at Berry Hill and offer daily specials and happy hour in a pub style environment.

Other favourites include: La Pepere at Harrington House, Garlington's Bistro, CoffeeBerry, Sagewood, Ground Coffee, Seattle Coffee, Tiger's Milk, Artisan, The Break Room, Tandoor Indian Restaurant, A Taste or Thai, The Corner Store and the newly opened Waxy O'Connors. One is spoilt for choice with the wide selection of restaurants available in Hilton and with the Midlands Meander so close, there really is something for everyone.

Shopping in the area

Several top quality shopping facilities ensure the residents of the area, and visitors alike, have easy access to all they need. The Quarry Centre, as the name suggest, overlooks a Quarry, which offers a beautiful view along with its wide variety of shops including banks, bookstores, clothing outlets, hair and nail salons, restaurants, and a Woolworths Food. Further along the main road running through Hilton, is the new Hilton Siding Centre where the popular stores of Seattle Coffee, Clicks, Poobie Naidoo Sports and Checkers can be found. The Avenues Centre completes the trio of shopping centres where well-known brands including Dischem, Pick n Pay, Blackwoods Nursery, Frozen for You and Crazy Plastics sit alongside smaller boutique décor stores, a book shop and even a family butchery.

Special Attractions:

The popular Midlands Meander winds it way through the rolling countryside and is filled with arts, crafts, home grown produce, beautiful restaurants, amazing places so stay and unique places with something for each of the family. It is a very popular destination with locals, tourists and those looking to escape to the countryside for a few days.

Take the time to explore the array of spacious gated estates, family homes, duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and farms available in the area. Hilton is a gem situated in the heart of the Midlands and is perfect for families or those looking to invest in property. For more information, contact the team at Seeff Midlands.