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Golden Horse Hotel

Art Deco hotel in Pietermaritzburg with 3 restaurants and outdoor pool

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January 2026
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Golden Horse Hotel, revamped in 2019, is a haven for entertainment and relaxation. This Scottsville gem offers an outdoor pool, casino with VIP room and slot machines, plus spa services like hot stone massages. Unwind at one of the three on-site restaurants or enjoy some friendly competition at the arcade/game room.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
CA $151
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

Showing 1 of 1 room
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
45 New England Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201

What's nearby

  • Golden Horse Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Scottsville Racecourse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Comrades Marathon House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Msunduzi Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pietermaritzburg Oval - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 9 min drive
  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 76 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Golden Horse Hotel

Golden Horse Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Pietermaritzburg. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Ninos, which is one of 3 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 73 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 of ZAR 0 at check-out
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 354
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 354
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Ninos - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
John Dorys - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Rockafellas - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 220 for adults and ZAR 220 for children
  • Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of ZAR 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Golden Horse Casino Hotel
Golden Horse Casino Hotel Pietermaritzburg
Golden Horse Casino Pietermaritzburg
Golden Horse Hotel
Golden Horse Hotel Hotel
Golden Horse Casino Hotel
Golden Horse Hotel Pietermaritzburg
Golden Horse Hotel Hotel Pietermaritzburg

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Horse Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Golden Horse 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 Golden Horse Hotel ?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Golden Horse Hotel ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Horse Hotel ?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Golden Horse Hotel ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Golden Horse Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Golden Horse Hotel and nearby?

Golden Horse Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Golden Horse Hotel ?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring seafood and garden views.

What's the area around Golden Horse Hotel like?

Golden Horse Hotel is in Scottsville, a short 9-minute drive from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) and 5 minutes' walk from Comrades Marathon House.

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Golden Horse Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

10

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

Excellente

Nice place to stay

8/10 Very good

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.