Consider a stay at aha Gateway Hotel and take advantage of a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Fig Tree Café, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in uMhlanga, aha Gateway Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Palmiet Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline. Mini Town and African Art Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, water tubing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our uMhlanga travel guide
Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4321
What's nearby
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Oceans Mall
8 min drive - 2.6 km
Umhlanga Rocks Beach
9 min drive - 3.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ster-Kinekor Gateway
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
18 min drive
Restaurants
KFC
11 min walk
Nespresso Gateway
8 min walk
Mimmo's
9 min walk
Circus Circus Cafe
9 min walk
Pizza Boyz
8 min walk
About this property
aha Gateway Hotel
Hotel connected to a shopping center
A poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at aha Gateway Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Fig Tree Café, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
Room features
All 146 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Self parking on site (ZAR 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Extended parking on site (ZAR 30 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Fig Tree Café
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
Fenced pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
6 meeting rooms
Conference center
Outdoors
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Lever door handles
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2011
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 390 per person (one-way)
Self parking fee: ZAR 30 per night (in/out privileges)
Extended parking fee: ZAR 30 per night
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
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
We should mention
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
Property class
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Frequently asked questions
Does aha Gateway Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at aha Gateway Hotel?
As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at aha Gateway Hotel on Sep 1, 2026 start from ₩165,308, 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.
Is aha Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for ZAR 30 per night. Extended parking is available for ZAR 30 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at aha Gateway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at aha Gateway Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does aha Gateway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 390 per person applies.
Where is aha Gateway Hotel located?
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Ster-Kinekor Gateway. KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Umhlanga Hospital are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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