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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Pietermaritzburg hotel in Scottsville with 3 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

A stay at Golden Horse Hotel places you in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, steps from Golden Horse Casino and Scottsville Racecourse. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Comrades Marathon House and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pietermaritzburg Oval.

Make yourself at home in one of the 73 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Grab a bite at Ninos, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle at scheduled times and an area shuttle. This Art Deco hotel also offers an outdoor pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2019.

Golden Horse Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 354
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 900
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 354
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 900
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Secured parking
  • Year Built - 1990
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 73
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 43
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bed sheets not available
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • High pile carpet in room

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Ninos - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

John Dorys - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Rockafellas - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

  • Casino nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

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.

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Service animals not allowed

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airplane transfer per adult: ZAR 300 (one-way)
  • Airplane transfer per child: ZAR 300 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 for children
  • Towels fee: ZAR 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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