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aha Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Adventure hotel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping center, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

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Lobby
Lobby lounge
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Property entrance
Located in the heart of the action, aha Gateway Hotel offers an unforgettable experience with its rooftop terrace and poolside bar. Guests can unwind at Fig Tree Café, indulge in buffet breakfast or relax by the outdoor pool and children's pool. With helpful amenities like luggage storage and free newspapers, this hotel has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 6 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY550
CNY639 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4321

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 14 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Town x Italy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Chicken Perfect - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nespresso Gateway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬3 min walk

About this property

aha Gateway Hotel

Featuring a rooftop terrace, aha Gateway Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Fig Tree Café, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 146 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (ZAR 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite extended parking (ZAR 30 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Fig Tree Café - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 390 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking costs ZAR 30 per night with in/out privileges
  • Extended parking costs ZAR 30 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does aha Gateway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, aha Gateway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at aha Gateway Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 30 per night. Extended parking costs ZAR 30 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 390 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at aha Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at aha Gateway Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at aha Gateway Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, power boating, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Aha Gateway Hotel also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Fig Tree Café.

What's the area around aha Gateway Hotel like?

Aha Gateway Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 11 minutes' walk from Umhlanga Hospital.

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