aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

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+30 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2
Hotel room
Bed: 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast US$11 (optional)
US$71 per night
Original price
US$267.38
Late Escape Deal
- US$53.48
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$213.90
US$71 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
US$183 per night
Original price
US$684.68
Late Escape Deal
- US$136.94
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$547.75
US$183 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Junior Suite
Price for:
Max adults: 2
Private suite
1 sofa bed ,
1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast US$11 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$111 per night
Original price
US$417.31
Late Escape Deal
- US$83.46
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$333.84
US$111 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

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.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • City view

Private parking at the hotel

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Standard Room
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
301 feet²
City view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$71 per night
Original price
US$267.38
Late Escape Deal
- US$53.48
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$213.90
US$71 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$75 per night
Original price
US$282.37
Late Escape Deal
- US$56.47
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$225.89
US$75 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Superior Room
We have 6 left
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
431 feet²
City view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$83 per night
Original price
US$312.35
Late Escape Deal
- US$62.47
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$249.88
US$83 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$87 per night
Original price
US$327.35
Late Escape Deal
- US$65.47
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$261.88
US$87 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Junior Suite
We have 2 left
  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Private suite
474 feet²
City view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$111 per night
Original price
US$417.31
Late Escape Deal
- US$83.46
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$333.84
US$111 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$115 per night
Original price
US$432.30
Late Escape Deal
- US$86.46
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$345.84
US$115 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 15 % VAT, 1 % Tourism fee
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...”
  • 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.”
  • Nontando
    South Africa South Africa
    “The rooms are very spacious and very updated with today’s quality standard”
  • Sibekezele
    South Africa South Africa
    “The rooms and bathrooms were very neat. The wifi connection is quite strong, no matter where you are.”

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.