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The Guest House Pongola

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Pongola with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Suite (Elegance)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Map
123 Dr Jansen Street, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170

What's nearby

  • Pongola Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pongola Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pongola River Bridge - 32 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve - 60 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Jozini Dam - 62 min drive - 73.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fishaways - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ntonga Sports Club - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Guest House Pongola

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at The Guest House Pongola. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 per person

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Guest House Pongola Hotel
Guest House Pongola
Guest House Pongola Guesthouse
The Pongola Pongola
The Guest House Pongola Pongola
The Guest House Pongola Guesthouse
The Guest House Pongola Guesthouse Pongola

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guest House Pongola have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guest House Pongola?

As of Mar 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guest House Pongola on Apr 9, 2025 start from CA $88.49, 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 The Guest House Pongola?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House Pongola?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Guest House Pongola?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Guest House Pongola located?

Situated in Pongola, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pongola Golf Course and Pongola Shopping Center. Pongola River Bridge and Mkuze Falls Game Reserve are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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The Guest House Pongola Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Une bonne adresse sur la route de Johannesburg
Très agréable séjour avec un acceuil sympathique Nous avons eu une grande chambre avec deux lits jumeaux comme nous l avions demandé Comme d habitude thé café avec une grande bouilloire Nous avons pu faire réchauffer nos plats et dîner dans la salle à manger. La piscine a été réouverte pour nous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jewgenij

WiFi Signal war sehr schlecht. Ansonsten war alles gut.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

enrico

Ho fatto un solo giorno come tappa intermedia dopo tante ore passate a guudare.Sono stato accolto veramente bene...avevo anche sbagliato il giorno di prenotazione ma il ragazzo è stato gentile ed ha risolto tutto!! La camera era fornita con tutto il necessario( aria condizionata tv a cavo possibilità di preparasi te caffè) materasso comodo.Consigliato!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Colin

Friendly staff. Great Breakfast
The team were very friendly - it felt very homely. Breakfast is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Sabie South Africa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Hans

Hotellets bekvämlighet
Bra, trånga men mysiga rum. En mycket trevlig dam som ägde stället
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Andreas

Sicher und sauber
Wir haben zu Dritt nur für eine Zwischenübernachtung gebucht, können daher zur Umgebung und zum Service nicht viel sagen. Wir waren aber zufrieden, das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war sehr gut.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fine, except for one or two small problems
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tr

Fantastic
I and my wife enjoyed the stay . the room and the soroundings were perfect for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Bonne halte
Personnel arrangeant, calme, piscine Besoin de réserver à l'avance si on souhaite manger sur place
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gavin

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rothwell

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller