Featuring a swimming pool, New England Guest House By Ilawu Pietermaritzburg is approximately a 20-minute walk from Alexandra Park. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at this bed & breakfast.

The accommodation is about 10 km from Pietermaritzburg airport and at a distance of 2.5 km from such cultural venues as Msunduzi Museum. Habibia Soofie Mosque is 10 minutes' drive away the hotel in Pietermaritzburg. The property is also relatively near Elizabeth Park. There is the outdoor garden "Butterflies For Africa" a 5-minute ride away, while Station Pietermaritzburg bus station at a moderate distance from New England Guest House By Ilawu.

Some rooms at this accommodation are fitted with ironing facilities and air conditioning, and such self-catering options as coffee/tea making facilities. The nice touches include sound-proofed windows, along with a work desk. Providing a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have a hair dryer and shower caps.

Guests can dine at the restaurant Vigour and Verve, which is about a 5-minute walk away.