Golden Gate Hotel

We stayed at the hotel for one night as a stopover on our way back to Durban. We found the staff very friendly and helpful especially Mokena who was at the reception desk. The hotel room was quite large but basic but one must remember it is only a 3 star hotel. The view is amazing and one can only but wonder about the potential of this hotel. With investment it could be a top class hotel and destination. We had dinner at their restuarant which was very quiet on the night. The service was good and the food pretty much average but this is very much the standard with the Sanparks restaurants we have visited.

We stayed in a self- catering chalet away from hustle bustle of the hotel and it was an excellent decision. The chalet was comfortable, clean and well- equipped. The sceneray was stunning! It was a good area to do many hike and we had a 7- hour, mother of all hikes, which was tiring but exhillaraing. The park management must do better to mark hiking trails instead of giving the lame excuse that they had a fire LAST YEAR! Our stay at the chalet was an unforttgetably beautiful. We will return!

Struggled with the bed and found out in the morning that it had been pushed under the headboard, thats why it was so short for me, T he restruant was good, with good service and a decent menu , I had the trout and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Gorgeous hotel and location I can see the upgraded diningroom and lobby and lounge’s area and it look very inviting the chalets however we’re lacking in maintenance they were old and unappealing. The carpets in the chalet were very dirty the bedding a little yellow and the heating system not enough to warm the rooms. The doors have holes and the wind and cold keep coming in even with blankets in front of them.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in May 2022, taking advantage of the 40% discount on SANPARKS accommodation until the end of May. On check in, the hotel staff were friendly, informative and helpful. We booked a hotel room with a balcony which was a great decision as it provided stunning mountain views of the surrounding national park. The room and bathroom were both large, clean and tastefully decorated. The electric blankets in the freezing weather were a much appreciated surprise! We had breakfast included in the package- which was a buffet on the weekend and most sufficient. On the Monday it was an ala carte menu, of which our ordered omelette which was prepared extremely well. We opted to do short hikes on both mornings in the national park which was most refreshing and picturesque. We spent the remainder of both days going for drives to take in the magnificent surrounds and then went to the nearby quaint Clarens town for some shopping and food. I would definetely stay here again and recommend it to those looking to stay in comfortable accommodation with beautiful views.

We stayed in a clean and comfortable chalet with a clear view of beautiful mountains, and with a variety of hikes available very close by. It is possible to braai on a patio area in front of the unit Highly recommended.