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Golden Horse Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star Art Deco hotel in Scottsville

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A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.
A modern lobby with a round wooden table, a sofa, and a patterned armchair.
A modern living room with a plush ottoman, a wooden side table with a vase of flowers, a patterned armchair, and a mirror on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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45 New England Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Place, Golden Horse Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottsville Racecourse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Comrades Marathon House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Premium

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Premium

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Presidential

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a glass table, two leather armchairs, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A large bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a wooden footboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small table beside the bed. The room has a patterned carpet and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Pietermaritzburg

City center retreat .With a stay at this Scottsville hotel, you'll be steps from Golden Horse Casino and Scottsville Racecourse. Also, Comrades Marathon House is within half a mile (1 km) and Pietermaritzburg Oval is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Comrades Marathon House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Msunduzi Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Curry Pot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Essence Deli Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Golden Horse Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel in Scottsville
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Golden Horse Hotel also features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pietermaritzburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 1990
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Golden Horse Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Golden Horse Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Golden Horse Casino Hotel
Golden Horse Casino Hotel Pietermaritzburg
Golden Horse Casino Pietermaritzburg
Golden Horse Hotel
Golden Horse Hotel Hotel
Golden Horse Casino Hotel
Golden Horse Hotel Pietermaritzburg
Golden Horse Hotel Hotel Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Horse Hotel to the airport?

Golden Horse Hotel is 2.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Horse Hotel ?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Horse Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from $117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Golden Horse Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Horse Hotel .

Does Golden Horse Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Horse Hotel , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Horse Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Golden Horse Casino (1-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Golden Horse Hotel ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Horse Hotel have a pool?

Golden Horse Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Golden Horse Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like seafood and garden views.

Does Golden Horse Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Horse Hotel to downtown Pietermaritzburg?

Golden Horse Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Pietermaritzburg.

Golden Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are well trained to welcome guests, with a smile, care and ❤️ . Roos were neat and appetizing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellente

Nice place to stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Check first!

The hotel is attached to a casino which is being refurbished. We therefore found that we were woken by workmen and the interior was a building site. The staff are excellent and compensated for the state of the building. If you intend staying there in the next year, I'd suggest you find out first of all whether the building works have been completed. The food in the restaurants is franchised and was poor - however, again, the staff were totally charming. A new restaurant is due to open later in the year so all in all, the hotel is in a state of flux. We have stayed at the hotel several times before and always enjoyed it so hopefully the building works will be beneficial in the long term.