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aha Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach, connected to a shopping center

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Sundeck
Property entrance
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4321
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

uMhlanga

Near the airport.Your stay at this uMhlanga hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Ster-Kinekor Gateway. KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Umhlanga Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

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

3-star hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach, connected to a shopping center
Aha Gateway Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly aha Gateway Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star uMhlanga hotel is smoke free.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Aha Gateway Hotel offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This uMhlanga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (ZAR 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 390 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: ZAR 30 per night

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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is aha Gateway Hotel to the airport?

Aha Gateway Hotel is 11.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at aha Gateway Hotel?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at aha Gateway Hotel on Oct 12, 2025 start from $76.97, excluding 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 aha Gateway Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Aha Gateway Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 390 per person, one-way.

How close is aha Gateway Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.9 mi (9-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 7.5 mi (10-min drive) from Durban Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does aha Gateway Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at aha Gateway Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at aha Gateway Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at aha Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at aha Gateway Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 30 per night. Extended parking is available for ZAR 30 per night.

Does aha Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Aha Gateway Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does aha Gateway Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does aha Gateway Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is aha Gateway Hotel to downtown uMhlanga?

Aha Gateway Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Umhlanga Ridge.