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Golden Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with balconies

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Fireplace
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Golden Gate National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State, 9707
  • Clarens Nature Reserve
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Basotho Cultural Village
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • AfriSki
    ‪128 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk

Large North Facing Room with Bath

  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk

Large North Facing Room with Bath (Disabled Friendly)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Luxury Suite | Living room | TV

Premier Luxury Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk

Disbabled Chalet with Shower

  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk

North Facing Large Room with Shower

  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room | Room amenity

Honeymoon Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk

Chalet with Bath

  • 334 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk

Disabled North Facing Large Room with Shower

  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk

Chalet with Shower

  • 334 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

In Golden Gate Highlands National Park .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Drakensberg Mountains and 16 miles (25 km) of Clarens Brewery. Richard Rennie Art Gallery and Art and Wine Gallery are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Clarens Golf Club - 21 min drive
  • Clarens Brewery - 22 min drive
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 23 min drive
  • Basotho Cultural Village - 28 min drive
  • Royal Natal National Park - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Die Bus Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sugar and Cinnamon Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Trout & Mallard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Masutsa Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Golden Gate Hotel

3-star guestrooms with balconies
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Golden Gate Hotel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Golden Gate Highlands National Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Golden Gate Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 293 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Resort fee: ZAR 00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The destination fee comprises a national park fee required for entry.

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 250 for adults and ZAR 150 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

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 Golden Gate Hotel to the airport?

Golden Gate Hotel is 216.6 mi (258-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Gate Hotel on Mar 25, 2025 start from $57.49, 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 Golden Gate Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Gate Hotel.

Does Golden Gate Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Gate Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 150 for children.

Is there a casino at Golden Gate Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Golden Gate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Golden Gate Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Gate Hotel have a pool?

Golden Gate Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Golden Gate Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Golden Gate Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Gate Hotel to downtown Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

Golden Gate Hotel is 2 mi away from Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

Golden Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tsietsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and nothing is too much to ask to make my stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsietsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsietsi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Erik, Amsterdam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The surroundings are beautiful. The chalet is old, but ok. The food for breakfast and dinner in the restaurant is terrible. Cold meat and pasta and vergetables at the buffet. The lounge snacks are better, but not open after 18:00
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Noel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A/c not functional andvery noisy. No fridge for drinks Sliding door jamming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sanet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Annekie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Great stay with minor critique
Great stay, few things that could've been better. Wi-Fi doesn't reach the rooms, which is especially bad since the TV signal was (understandable) grainy at best. The AC unit in our room was a welcome commodity however it was making a loud mechanical noise the entire time it was on. All staff was really friendly and the rooms and common areas were very clean. Some confusion with the restaurant, we paid for bed and breakfast but on the second day of the trip was asked to pay for breakfast. One of the big reasons we chose Golden Gate was to see the vultures at the vulture restaurant but was very disappointed, no vultures and it looked like they hadn't been fed there in quiet some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit old and worn out. There were stains on the sheets and the bathroom ceiling was covered in mould.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The place was not fully up to standard and felt outdated in the chalets and the staff even though they were very friendly, the service for the breakfast took very long and the continental breakfast was not up to standard however the view was absolutely breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Malibongwe

Disliked: Cleanliness
They did not do daily cleaning. We found the room uncleaned when we came back for our second and last night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thuso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leocadia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good sleepover on our way to Clare's.
Even though a bit pricey, old and in need of some tlc, the accommodation was clean, everything worked and we had a lovely stay.The area is breathtaking, the staff friendly and the service good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
The most beautiful and stunning mountain view and surroundings. The staff is very friendly and helpfull.Water was seeping through the bathroom floor resulting in the bathroom being flooded.There was no hot water in the bathroom, so we had to boil water in order to wash.There was an unbearable noise coming from the roof, the fan extractor in the bathroom couple with the noise from the generator right in front of the room.The hotel and the room in particular requires urgent maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with Amazing views
The whole experience was Amazing, everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

S T

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
View is incredible. Staff very noisy in the morning early! I had to ask them to be quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023