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Golden Horse Hotel

4.0 star property
Visitors roll the dice and dance the night away at this entertainment destination where gaming thrills and delicious dining create memorable moments

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Renovated in 2019, the Golden Horse Hotel in Scottsville offers entertainment and relaxation. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, casino with VIP room and slots, spa treatments like hot stone massages, three dining restaurants, and an arcade room for friendly competition.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Premium

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Presidential

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | Living area | 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Scottsville, a neighborhood in Pietermaritzburg, Golden Horse Hotel is near the airport. Macrorie House Museum and The Old Prison are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Epic Karting and National Botanical Gardens. Visit our Pietermaritzburg travel guide
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45 New England Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scottsville Racecourse
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Comrades Marathon House
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Msunduzi Museum
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tandoor
    5 min drive
  • The Curry Pot
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Butterflys For Africa
    4 min drive

About this property

Golden Horse Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Scottsville
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Golden Horse Hotel . At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seafood. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a conference center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • John Dorys
  • Ninos
  • Rockafellas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Horse Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Golden Horse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Golden Horse Hotel located?

Located in Scottsville, this hotel is steps from Golden Horse Casino and Scottsville Racecourse. Comrades Marathon House and Pietermaritzburg Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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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Reviews

Golden Horse Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

10

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellente

Nice place to stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Check first!

The hotel is attached to a casino which is being refurbished. We therefore found that we were woken by workmen and the interior was a building site. The staff are excellent and compensated for the state of the building. If you intend staying there in the next year, I'd suggest you find out first of all whether the building works have been completed. The food in the restaurants is franchised and was poor - however, again, the staff were totally charming. A new restaurant is due to open later in the year so all in all, the hotel is in a state of flux. We have stayed at the hotel several times before and always enjoyed it so hopefully the building works will be beneficial in the long term.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are well trained to welcome guests, with a smile, care and ❤️ . Roos were neat and appetizing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026