aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

–Excellent location - show map
+30 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

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About this property

A rooftop pool is behind aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga's characteristic green ‘screen’ surrounding the front the building. This eco-friendly hotel is attached to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a bathroom, shower and hairdryer. Cable TV is provided for in-room entertainment. Hot drinks can be prepared in the tea/coffee maker. The Fig Tree Cafe features a minimalistic décor and serves a variety of continental cuisine. Room service is also provided until 22:00 every day. A full English breakfast is offered. Guests are requested to communicate any dietary requirements 48 hours prior to arrival. The hotel has 5 well-appointed conference venues, all fully equipped. There is free WiFi and a laptop safe zone. The aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga is about a 6-minute drive to Mount Edgecombe and 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sandile
South Africa South Africa
“I like everything about my stay at Aha, location close to the beach, breakfast views and felt very safe”
Zibusiso
South Africa South Africa
“The room was soooo spacious and lovely, we even added an extra night.”
Laboratory
South Africa South Africa
“Staff were wonderful. Room well appointed and clean. Meals good. Friendly atmosphere. really impressed with Moses at reservation who went out of his way to sort my booking problem which was all my fault. very grateful to management for...”
Deon
South Africa South Africa
“Very friendly staff. Rooms clean and neat. Great value.”
Rungeni
South Africa South Africa
“Very neat and spacious. Was upgraded free of charge. Comforable clean linen n towels. Both were very clean”
Osvaldo
Panama Panama
“Nice Hotel, just 5 min walking from Gateway Mall. The crew really helpfull and with an excelent customer services.”
Jan
South Africa South Africa
“The hotel is a bit far from where I need to be in the mornings, but I enjoy staying at this hotel and love the venue and super friendly staff. I will stay here again.”
Nompumelelo
South Africa South Africa
“The hotel is good value for money, very helpful and friendly staff and overall a great experience. The view from the superior room was beautiful and I had a very pleasant stay especially being a stone throw away from Gateway Mall. Would highly...”
Thivha
South Africa South Africa
“The room is large and very neat with comfortable beds”
Mbali
Eswatini Eswatini
“Well I was initially not given the best room and I wrote to the gateway management who changed me to a better room the next day.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Fig Tree Café
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

House rules

aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga is located close to a music venue and increased noise levels may be experienced during your stay.

Please note that this is a non-kosher property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.