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.
Located in Scottsville, a neighbourhood 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
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
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
77 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min drive
KFC
4 min drive
Bollywood Curries
3 min drive
McDonald's
5 min drive
John Dory’s
1 min walk
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 a speed of 25+ Mbps, and a conference centre are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a 24-hour front desk
Concierge services, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 73 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
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 centre
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
High-pile carpet in room
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of ZAR 0 at checkout
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
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 220 for adults and from ZAR 220 for children
Towels fee: ZAR 0 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
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
Property is 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 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Golden Horse Hotel ?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Horse Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿3,713, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Golden Horse Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Golden Horse Hotel ?
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 ?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Golden Horse Hotel located?
Located in Scottsville, this hotel is steps away from Golden Horse Casino and Scottsville Racecourse. Comrades Marathon House and Pietermaritzburg Oval are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
8.0
Very good
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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.