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Golden Horse Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco Pietermaritzburg hotel in Scottsville with 3 restaurants

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Exterior
Exterior
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Premium

Standard Premium

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive

Executive

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | Living area

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Presidential

Presidential

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pietermaritzburg

Golden Horse Hotel puts you in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, within steps of Golden Horse Casino and Scottsville Racecourse. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 3 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Ninos, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include a meeting room and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Scottsville hotel include Comrades Marathon House and within a 30-minute walk you'll find Pietermaritzburg Oval.

What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino - 2 min walk
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 2 min walk
  • Comrades Marathon House - 5 min walk
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 4 min drive
  • Msunduzi Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tea on 23 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden Horse Hotel

Art Deco Pietermaritzburg hotel in Scottsville with 3 restaurants
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle at scheduled times and an area shuttle are available for a fee. The business-friendly Golden Horse Hotel also features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Golden Horse Hotel was completed in December 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Pietermaritzburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 1990
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Golden Horse Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre 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

Restaurants on site

  • John Dorys
  • Ninos
  • Rockafellas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of ZAR 0 at checkout

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

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

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
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. 

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
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Golden Horse Casino Hotel
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Golden Horse Hotel Hotel Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Golden Horse Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Horse Hotel on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$150.92, 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.

Is parking available at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Yep, Golden Horse Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Horse Hotel ?

The closest beach to Golden Horse Hotel is Craigie Burn Dam (50.4 km).

Does Golden Horse Hotel have a pool?

Golden Horse Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Golden Horse Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Horse Hotel ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Horse Hotel ?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Golden Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

augusto, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellente
Nice place to stay

8/10 Good

Gill, Emsworth

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.