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Golden Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Golden Gate Highlands National Park with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Property grounds
Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Located in a national park, the Golden Gate Hotel features peaceful gardens and an outdoor tennis court. Guests enjoy WiFi, laundry facilities, and 24/7 front desk service. Previous guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Desk, bed sheets

Large North Facing Room with Bath

Highlights

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

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Desk, bed sheets

Large North Facing Room with Bath (Disabled Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premier Luxury Suite | Living room | TV

Premier Luxury Suite

Highlights

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

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Bathroom shower

Disbabled Chalet with Shower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Day bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

North Facing Large Room with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deep soaking bathtub

Chalet with Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Day bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Disabled North Facing Large Room with Shower

Highlights

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

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Bathroom shower

Chalet with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Day bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Golden Gate Hotel is in a national park. Clarens Brewery and Art and Wine Gallery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clarens Nature Reserve and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail.
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Golden Gate National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State, 9707

What's nearby

  • Clarens Golf Club - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Clarens Brewery - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 26 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Basotho Cultural Village - 33 min drive - 17.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Trout And Mallard Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maluti Melt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugar & Cinnamon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Moulin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Di Bus Stop - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Golden Gate Hotel

Hotel in a national park
At Golden Gate Hotel, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, 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.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Game viewing
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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 within 16 mi (25 km) of Clarens Brewery, Richard Rennie Art Gallery, and Art and Wine Gallery. Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail and Clarens Nature Reserve are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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