aha Gateway Hotel

Adventure hotel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping center, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Located in the heart of the action, aha Gateway Hotel offers an unforgettable experience with its rooftop terrace and poolside bar. Guests can unwind at Fig Tree Café, indulge in buffet breakfast or relax by the outdoor pool and children's pool. With helpful amenities like luggage storage and free newspapers, this hotel has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
Self parking
Children's pool
Pool bar
Room service
Conference center
6 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

Children's pool
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$78 nightly

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

301 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Egyptian cotton linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

474 sq ft
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

431 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$84 nightly

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

About the neighborhood

Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4321

What's nearby

Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Umhlanga Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Umhlanga Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Umhlanga Main Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 14 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Old Town x Italy - ‬7 min walk
‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
‪Pizza Chicken Perfect - ‬4 min walk
‪Nespresso Gateway - ‬7 min walk
‪KAUAI - ‬3 min walk

About this property

aha Gateway Hotel

Featuring a rooftop terrace, aha Gateway Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Fig Tree Café, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 146 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite self parking (ZAR 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Onsite extended parking (ZAR 30 per night)
- Onsite parking limited
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Onsite garage

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

- Area shuttle*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children's pool
Fence around the pool

What to do

Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Working away

6 meeting rooms
Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 2011
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Fig Tree Café - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 390 per person (one-way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

Self parking costs ZAR 30 per night with in/out privileges
Extended parking costs ZAR 30 per night
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Gateway Hotel

Gateway Hotel Three Cities

Hotel Gateway

Three Cities Gateway

aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

Three Cities Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

Three Cities Gateway Umhlanga

Three Cities Hotel Gateway

aha Gateway Umhlanga

aha Gateway

aha Gateway Hotel Hotel

aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

aha Gateway Hotel Hotel Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Does aha Gateway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, aha Gateway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at aha Gateway Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 30 per night. Extended parking costs ZAR 30 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by aha Gateway Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 390 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at aha Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at aha Gateway Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (8-min drive) and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at aha Gateway Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, power boating, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Aha Gateway Hotel also has an outdoor pool.