The Guest House Pongola

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Suite (Private Entrance and Patio) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
123 Dr Jansen Street, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170
  • Pongola Golf Course
    17 min walk
  • Pongola Shopping Center
    3 min drive
  • Pongola River Bridge
    32 min drive
  • Mkuze (MZQ)
    52 min drive

Room options

Twin Room (2)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed

Suite (Elegance)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About this property

The Guest House Pongola

Guesthouse in Pongola with outdoor pool and restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and dry cleaning are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
The Guest House Pongola offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Guest House Pongola, you'll be within walking distance of Pongola Golf Course. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pongola Golf Course and a few minutes from Pongola Shopping Center
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Guest House Pongola. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pongola guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily.
The Guest House Pongola has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Guest House Pongola Hotel
Guest House Pongola
Guest House Pongola Guesthouse
The Pongola Pongola
The Guest House Pongola Pongola
The Guest House Pongola Guesthouse
The Guest House Pongola Guesthouse Pongola

The Guest House Pongola Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Great Breakfast
The team were very friendly - it felt very homely. Breakfast is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Sabie South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fine, except for one or two small problems
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
I and my wife enjoyed the stay . the room and the soroundings were perfect for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Rothwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une bonne adresse sur la route de Johannesburg
Très agréable séjour avec un acceuil sympathique Nous avons eu une grande chambre avec deux lits jumeaux comme nous l avions demandé Comme d habitude thé café avec une grande bouilloire Nous avons pu faire réchauffer nos plats et dîner dans la salle à manger. La piscine a été réouverte pour nous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jewgenij

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi Signal war sehr schlecht. Ansonsten war alles gut.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ho fatto un solo giorno come tappa intermedia dopo tante ore passate a guudare.Sono stato accolto veramente bene...avevo anche sbagliato il giorno di prenotazione ma il ragazzo è stato gentile ed ha risolto tutto!! La camera era fornita con tutto il necessario( aria condizionata tv a cavo possibilità di preparasi te caffè) materasso comodo.Consigliato!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotellets bekvämlighet
Bra, trånga men mysiga rum. En mycket trevlig dam som ägde stället
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sicher und sauber
Wir haben zu Dritt nur für eine Zwischenübernachtung gebucht, können daher zur Umgebung und zum Service nicht viel sagen. Wir waren aber zufrieden, das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war sehr gut.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017