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Golden Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Drakensberg Mountains

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Fireplace
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk

Large North Facing Room with Bath

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Luxury Suite | Living room

Premier Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 560 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk

Disbabled Chalet with Shower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Room | Room amenity

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk

Chalet with Bath

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Chalet with Shower

In-room safe, desk

Chalet with Shower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 334 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Golden Gate National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State, 9707

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

Hotel near Drakensberg Mountains
At Golden Gate Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Gate Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not 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

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

  • 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 have included 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

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

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

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

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

Is Golden Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 CA $75.49, 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.

How much is parking at Golden Gate Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Gate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Golden Gate Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and within 16 mi (25 km) of Clarens Brewery and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. Art and Wine Gallery and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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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

Staff are friendly and nothing is too much to ask to make my stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tsietsi

Nice staff who are eager to help
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Wonderful place
Great and amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Stay at Golden Gate Hotel
It was a fantastic stay, very friendly staff and a beautiful hotel room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sanet

Beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruann

Amazing stay with Amazing views
The whole experience was Amazing, everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Well maintained facilities
Very well maintained hotel and really good value for money. Friendly staff and beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Gerrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Most beautiful location....stunning surroundings

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Gem of a hotel in great natural setting
Great hotel in an amazing setting. Very friendly and helpful staff. Huge rooms with great views of the Golden Gate national park. We stayed 1 night, should have stayed more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thabo

The mountain views
Excellent stay. Room with park and mountain view. Enjoyed the mountain hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Thuso

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Great, except air conditioning was noisy and the food was bland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: 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

Verified traveller

Liked: 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

Liz

9 September 2022
A very good experience. Asked to upgrade room arrival and process was easy and willingly done. Buffet dinner very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi

View is incredible. Staff very noisy in the morning early! I had to ask them to be quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriette

Liked: 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

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

6/10 Okay

Noel

Liked: 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

Annekie

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

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

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsietsi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024