aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga | Hotel in Durban

| 8.6 (5190 Reviews) |  3 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Umhlanga Ridge Hotel | aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga

Hotel in Umhlanga Ridge, Durban

A rooftop pool is behind aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga's characteristic green ‘screen’ surrounding the front the building. This eco-friendly hotel is attached to the Gateway Theater of Shopping. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a bathroom, shower and hairdryer. Cable TV is provided for in-room entertainment. Hot drinks can be prepared in the tea/coffee maker. The Fig Tree Cafe features a minimalistic décor and serves a variety of continental cuisine. Room service is also provided until 22:00 every day. A full English breakfast is offered. Guests are requested to communicate any dietary requirements 48 hours prior to arrival. The hotel has 5 well-appointed conference venues, all fully equipped. There is free WiFi and a laptop safe zone. The aha Gateway Hotel - Umhlanga is about a 6-minute drive to Mount Edgecombe and 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport.

aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga is located in Durban.

This 144 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 5190 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Durban and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Public transit tickets
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note aha gateway hotel - umhlanga is located close to a music venue and increased noise levels may be experienced during your stay, please note that this is a non-kosher property.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. after full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, this property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.57
Location:
9.05
Staff:
8.97
Facilities:
8.49
Comfort:
8.81
Cleanliness:
8.88
Lungi
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Laptop safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Rooftop pool, Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies
Standard Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Rooftop pool, Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 44 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Rooftop pool, Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies
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