Title: aha Gateway Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # aha Gateway Hotel Hotel connected to a shopping center in uMhlanga with a rooftop terrace ## Photo gallery for aha Gateway Hotel ![Superior Room - aha Gateway Hotel (Umhlanga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/b7c3a748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sundeck - aha Gateway Hotel (Umhlanga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/063364c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - aha Gateway Hotel (Umhlanga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/10f5f23e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - aha Gateway Hotel (Umhlanga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/35e8faa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - aha Gateway Hotel (Umhlanga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/57fc6c79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Aha Gateway Hotel boasts a prime location with a rooftop terrace and poolside bar. The Fig Tree Café offers a hearty buffet breakfast. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool or the separate children's pool. Practical amenities include luggage storage and complimentary newspapers. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Bar - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Pool - Parking available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 14 - Dec. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4394100&PinnedHotelID=4394100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/04ff1e7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 301 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite ![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/251edd96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available HDTV Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Egyptian cotton linens Hair dryer - 474 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4394100/4394100/8be5615e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available HDTV Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Egyptian cotton linens Hair dryer Private bathroom - 431 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUmhlanga-Hotels-Aha-Gateway-Hotel.h4394100.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUmhlanga-Hotels-Aha-Gateway-Hotel.h4394100.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.72193%2C31.06663&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0plHK8q2PQymIOdiccyKwb0hbnU=) Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4321 #### What's nearby - Gateway Theatre of Shopping \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Umhlanga Hospital \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Umhlanga Rocks Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - Umhlanga Main Beach \- 4 min drive \- 3.3 km #### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Old Town x Italy - ‬7 min walk - ‪Nespresso Gateway - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pizza Chicken Perfect - ‬4 min walk - ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk - ‪Simply Asia - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### aha Gateway Hotel Hotel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach 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) - A TV in the lobby, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk - A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and an elevator 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 - HDTVs with satellite channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Superior Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37290000/37289400/37289333/97fc7a97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### African Sands Bed & Breakfast aManzimtoti - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $105 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=37289333&PinnedHotelID=37289333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59820000/59812700/59812686/68f254c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga Umhlanga - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 81 reviews CA $97 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - 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Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 127 reviews CA $127 CA $146 total includes taxes & fees Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=59185885&PinnedHotelID=59185885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Height restrictions apply for onsite parking - 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 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 ### 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 ### 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 Gateway Hotel Gateway Hotel Three Cities Hotel Gateway Three Cities Gateway aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga Three Cities Gateway Hotel Umhlanga Three Cities Gateway Umhlanga Three Cities Hotel Gateway aha Gateway Umhlanga aha Gateway aha Gateway Hotel Hotel aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga aha Gateway Hotel Hotel Umhlanga ## Frequently asked questions ### Does aha Gateway Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at aha Gateway Hotel? ### Is aha Gateway Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at aha Gateway Hotel? ### What time is check-out at aha Gateway Hotel? ### Does aha Gateway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is aha Gateway Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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