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aha Gateway Hotel

Ethekwini, eThekwini

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.7 km to Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 2.9 km to Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail

Near shopping centersOnly 661 m to Gateway Shopping Centre

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 931 m to Umhlanga Hospital

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.2/5

GoodFrom 100 reviews

5.0/514 Jan 2026

Bode

good

5.0/512 Jan 2026

Sherita • Couple Trip

Friendly staff

5.0/529 Jun 2024

Nlambiwa Ludo • Solo Trip

The proximity to the mall is fantastic!

5.0/522 Mar 2022

Bless • Couple Trip

The staff was super friendly, I received the utmost customer services ever. Overall, the hotel is exceptional.

5.0/531 Dec 2021

Kefiloe • Family Trip

Beautiful...loved it.

5.0/59 Aug 2021

Brandon • Couple Trip

So my wife and I ended up at the aha Gateway Hotel actually by chance. The original hotel we had booked at closed down and didn't notify us or hotels.com as we later found out from customer support. On arrival we were greeted by the on duty manger, I believe her name was Sene. She was incredibly helpful and friendly, and helped lifted my wife and my spirit after the rough day we were having. We dropped our our bags off in our freshly cleaned room and headed down to the bar for a much needed drink. We were met again by incredibly friendly staff who heard about our ordeal and made some wine a food recommendations. The wine was superb especially for only being like $13 (180 Rand) and the food was good (I'll openly say I'm a tough person to please over food). Our short stay can be summarized as a wonderful and relaxing. The staff really make the hotel great. My wife and I have actually booked in for another 5-nights for the end of the month. Something to note, there was something I was unimpressed by during our stay and after making that known on a customer survey the management of the hotel called us to find out how they could improve, which is above and beyond in my books. I've stayed at a lot of hotels internationally and in South Africa including the Pearls, and this was the first time I've ever been contacted by management to learn how they could do better. I will go as far as to say when my wife and I visit Durban in the future this will be where we stay.

5.0/53 Feb 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

The property has walking access to the gateway shopping mall, a great bonus with exclusive shops and places to eat. Parking is also available. The rooms are modern and clean

5.0/519 Jan 2020

Peter • Couple Trip

Beautiful hotel well positioned in Umhlanga Ridge. Very comfortable superior room, bath strangely positioned in the room. Very good breakfast with a wide selection of hot and cold items.

5.0/56 Oct 2019

Patricia • Family Trip

Very comfortable room. Recommend improving brightness of bedside lighting.

5.0/51 May 2019

Punkaj • Couple Trip

Good stay with close proximity to eating and shoppertainment. Suggested that during next revamp, replace carpets with tiles(personal preference). Good breakfast service

5.0/527 Mar 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

The property could do with a bit of upgrading. It was difficult to move the suitcases on the carpeted areas. Zamazuli , at the front desk , was very helpful. Brian drove us around to see some touristy locations

5.0/55 Mar 2019

Mogamat Shahien • Family Trip

Good service and location

5.0/513 Jan 2019

Lindokuhle • Couple Trip

It was an amazing trip and excellent service from very friendly staff

5.0/58 Jan 2019

Lindokuhle

It was an amazing trip. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Top class service, am thinking making this my yearly trip for my birthday

5.0/52 Jan 2019

Naadirah • Couple Trip

Staff was very friendly and helped alot during breakfast. Room was very clean and comfortable. Service was excellent.

5.0/530 Dec 2018

CHRISTINA

We had an enjoyable stay at AHA GATEWAY. The room was clean and the staff very friendly, efficient and accommodating. The food was excellent. Will definitely stay here again.

5.0/526 Nov 2018

Carol

Bra Hotell. Man får mye for pengene. God service mht transport til flyplassen, presist oppmøte. Bra rom, gode senger. Store rom. rent og pent.

5.0/519 Nov 2018

corinne • Couple Trip

I have no idea why this hotel is rated 3star. It is at least a 4 star hotel in every way. Modern design, great service, large beautifully designed rooms with floor to ceiling glass but great black out capability. As a hotel designer, this hotel is really top notch. Best breakfast I have had by far while in South Africa. Close to mall with lots of shopping and restaurants and just a few minutes drive to the waterfront. The only negative thing was our rooms looked on to a waterpark (not best view), but otherwise perfect experience and would highly recommend.

5.0/514 Nov 2018

Wieger

5.0/514 Aug 2018

Barney • Couple Trip

We spent two nights in a standard room. Only complaint that I have is the lack of a small fridge. Free parking was included in the price which is s plus. Breakfast was also very good. For shoppers you can’t eish for any better location.

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Parking

tiket Green

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Luggage Storage

Accessible Facilities

Sports & Recreation

Children's Pool

Public Facilities

Parking (Surcharge)

Elevator/Lift

Hotel Services

Porter/Bellhop

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Luggage Storage

Concierge Services

24-hour Front Desk

Other Facilities

Entertainment Area

Business Facilities

Ballroom

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

tiket Green

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Nearby Destinations

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Parking height restrictions apply.

About aha Gateway Hotel

aha Gateway Hotel Location
With a stay at aha Gateway Hotel in uMhlanga, you'll be connected to a shopping center, just a 3-minute walk from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 9 minutes by foot from Ster-Kinekor Gateway. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Umhlanga Hospital.

aha Gateway Hotel Facility and Service
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

aha Gateway Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Fig Tree Café, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - Sat, 10 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children