Golden Horse Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Golden Horse Hotel in Pietermaritzburg offers 4-star comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms, baths, and modern amenities. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and interconnected options. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, casino, and 24-hour front desk. Free on-site parking is available. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with a buffet breakfast featuring warm dishes, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Room service and a child-friendly buffet cater to all guests. Prime Location: Located 3 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Comrades Marathon House. Nearby attractions include KwaZulu-Natal Museum (2.5 km) and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve (24 km).

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Linda
South Africa South Africa
“The room was spacious and tastefully decorated, the bed and the linen was superb and the ensuite had both a bath and a shower with very good complimentary toiletries. It was a very good experience and we loved staying over the the Golden Horse...”
Nadeem
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were very welcoming and very hospitable. Everything I needed was provided for. If I had a question or a query it was answered and dealt with in the most polite and professional manner.”
Wayne
South Africa South Africa
“Reception / front of house = excellent Restaurant = excellent”
Barbara
South Africa South Africa
“Very responsive staff and clean comfortable room. They immediately moved me when I asked for alternatives to the rooms overlooking the car park.”
Vijantha
South Africa South Africa
“I loved the ease of checking in and out and the ease of access to the parking and rooms. Everything was clean and breakfast was great.”
Sagree
South Africa South Africa
“Rooms were clean, neat and spacious Staff was excellent and friendly”
Tisha
South Africa South Africa
“The rooms were very spacious and clean. Bathroom had a bath and shower.”
Thabsile
South Africa South Africa
“Access to undercover parking. Room comfort. Breakfast options Reception staff and security staff are friendly and professional.”
Mercedes
South Africa South Africa
“Had a very good time all was on point,looking forward to come back again.”
Thabo
South Africa South Africa
“Food, cleanliness, friendly staff always willing to assist”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

If you are travelling with children under 18 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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