Golden Gate Hotel

Hotels
SAN Parks
8.2 (102 reviews)
Golden Gate National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State, 9707 , Golden Gate Highlands National Park , ZA

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable chalet

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.11
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.15
About a 15 minute scenic drive to Clarens.
Room Quality
8.1
The chalet was perfect with all the amenities required for a proper self catering experience.
Amenities
8.13
All the amenities required for a proper self catering experience.
Value for Money
8.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall positive experience, would definitely stay there again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:29

Property Description

Recreational Activities and Relaxation
Unwind on the outdoor tennis court, or enjoy the serene garden views at Golden Gate Hotel.

Dining and Drink Options
Savor delectable meals at the hotel's restaurant, grab a snack from the snack bar/deli, and sip your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Quality
Indulge in amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, barbecue grills, and a jetted bathtub in your room. The hotel holds a prestigious Quality Grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

With a stay at Golden Gate Hotel in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, relish a national park experience, footsteps away from the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Book now to elevate your getaway.

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: JNB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.11
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.11
B
Bonita
10
Quick stayover in Clarens
Pros:

We had a 1 night stay over at the Golden Gate hotel. We initially thought we booked at the hotel but was surprised that we had booked a chalet. The chalet was perfect with its own braai (BBQ) outside and all the amenities required for a proper self catering experience. Would definitely stay there again as it about a 15 minute scenic drive to Clarens.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
A
Alex
6
The best location we ever had.
Pros:

The location is the best we ever had. The staff is very kind and helpfull. The hotelrooms are good but need some attention. The restaurant serves a good buffet during breakfast and diner. Overall a very good location to stay.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
T
Tsietsi
8
Pros:

Nice staff who are eager to help

2024-12-02 via Nuitee
T
Tsietsi
10
Pros:

Staff are friendly and nothing is too much to ask to make my stay comfortable

2024-11-14 via Nuitee
E
Erik family
6
Pros:

The surroundings are beautiful. The chalet is old, but ok. The food for breakfast and dinner in the restaurant is terrible. Cold meat and pasta and vergetables at the buffet.
The lounge snacks are better, but not open after 18:00

2024-03-08 via Nuitee
N
Noel
6
Pros:

A/c not functional andvery noisy.
No fridge for drinks
Sliding door jamming

2024-03-04 via Nuitee
S
Sanet family
8
Pros:

Beautiful scenery

2024-03-03 via Nuitee
A
Annekie
8
Great stay with minor critique
Pros:

Great stay, few things that could've been better. Wi-Fi doesn't reach the rooms, which is especially bad since the TV signal was (understandable) grainy at best. The AC unit in our room was a welcome commodity however it was making a loud mechanical noise the entire time it was on. All staff was really friendly and the rooms and common areas were very clean. Some confusion with the restaurant, we paid for bed and breakfast but on the second day of the trip was asked to pay for breakfast. One of the big reasons we chose Golden Gate was to see the vultures at the vulture restaurant but was very disappointed, no vultures and it looked like they hadn't been fed there in quiet some time.

2024-01-10 via Nuitee
H
Harriette family
10
Pros:

The property is a bit old and worn out. There were stains on the sheets and the bathroom ceiling was covered in mould.

2024-01-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

The place was not fully up to standard and felt outdated in the chalets and the staff even though they were very friendly, the service for the breakfast took very long and the continental breakfast was not up to standard however the view was absolutely breathtaking

2024-01-03 via Nuitee
M
Malibongwe
6
Pros:

They did not do daily cleaning. We found the room uncleaned when we came back for our second and last night stay.

2023-12-24 via Nuitee
D
Deborah
8
Pros:

Good service

2023-11-28 via Nuitee
T
Thuso
8
Pros:

Excellent

2023-11-28 via Nuitee
G
Gerrie
8
Good sleepover on our way to Clare's.
Pros:

Even though a bit pricey, old and in need of some tlc, the accommodation was clean, everything worked and we had a lovely stay.The area is breathtaking, the staff friendly and the service good.

2023-10-29 via Nuitee
L
Lincoln
6
Good
Pros:

The most beautiful and stunning mountain view and surroundings. The staff is very friendly and helpfull.Water was seeping through the bathroom floor resulting in the bathroom being flooded.There was no hot water in the bathroom, so we had to boil water in order to wash.There was an unbearable noise coming from the roof, the fan extractor in the bathroom couple with the noise from the generator right in front of the room.The hotel and the room in particular requires urgent maintenance.

2023-09-27 via Nuitee
R
Ruann
10
Amazing stay with Amazing views
Pros:

The whole experience was Amazing, everything was great.

2023-07-30 via Nuitee
H
Heidi
8
Pros:

View is incredible. Staff very noisy in the morning early! I had to ask them to be quiet

2023-04-03 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Well maintained facilities
Pros:

Very well maintained hotel and really good value for money. Friendly staff and beautiful setting.

2023-01-02 via Nuitee
J
James
10
Stay at Golden Gate Hotel
Pros:

It was a fantastic stay, very friendly staff and a beautiful hotel room

2022-12-27 via Nuitee
P
Pierre friends
10
Pros:

Most beautiful location....stunning surroundings

2022-12-26 via Nuitee