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A rooftop pool is behind aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga's characteristic green ‘screen’ surrounding the front the building. This eco-friendly hotel is attached to the Gateway Theater of Shopping. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a bathroom, shower and hairdryer. Cable TV is provided for in-room entertainment. Hot drinks can be prepared in the tea/coffee maker. The Fig Tree Cafe features a minimalistic décor and serves a variety of continental cuisine. Room service is also provided until 22:00 every day. A full English breakfast is offered. Guests are requested to communicate any dietary requirements 48 hours prior to arrival. The hotel has 5 well-appointed conference venues, all fully equipped. There is free WiFi and a laptop safe zone. The aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga is about a 6-minute drive to Mount Edgecombe and 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shanai
    South Africa South Africa
    This was such an amazing experience, everything was so perfect about this place from food to drinks ,to service to cleanness ,the view is so great the rooms are so neat everything about this place was such a great experience I loved the service...
  • Nombuso
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the hotel was exceptionally up to standard, tho breakfast, the room service and the room were big enough to accommodate a couple, and very clean , to be honest I truly enjoyed my stay at Aha.
  • Jackie
    South Africa South Africa
    We spent the night in Durban as we wanted to go shopping at Gateway Mall, and the hotel was ideally suited for this. Very pleasant stay, friendly staff on the whole. Hotel room had everything we needed,

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Fig Tree Café
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 30 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga is located close to a music venue and increased noise levels may be experienced during your stay.

Please note that this is a non-kosher property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

FAQs about aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

  • aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga is 9.3 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Room options at aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga has 1 restaurant:

    • Fig Tree Café

  • The prices at aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.