Gateway Country Lodge
Gateway Country Lodge is a luxurious up market guesthouse in Umhlanga Rocks with a feeling of country living while conveniently situated minutes away from the Gateway Theatre Of Shopping, Umhlanga Ridge office park and Umhlanga’s world renowned swimming beaches.
Our Bed and Breakfast is nestled within two acres of beautiful and tranquil garden with an abundance of birdlife and butterflies. All rooms are en-suite and elegant. We have a variety of rooms offering private entrances with verandas. We also have a guest lounge with an honesty bar for your relaxation. Some of our most attractive features are our beautiful garden setting, our ample secure parking, elegant rooms, televisions in each room and a swimming pool. In the guest lounge we have a wireless hot spot for internet access.
Gateway Country Lodge B&B is owner-run by Ina and Eugene and is ideally suited for discerning business and leisure travelers who can look forward to a warm welcome and superb hospitality.
Our accommodation is within easy driving distance from The Durban ICC, multiple sports stadiums, golden beaches, the new airport, Sibaya Casino, Craft Markets, and UShaka Marine World.
We are en route to St Lucia, Hluhluwe and Umfolosi Game Reserves and is in the province of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
Breakfast:
Delicious farm style breakfast served on the patio overlooking the tranquil garden
Rooms. Total of 9
3 x Double Room
Each room has a covered veranda with comfortable chairs with views of our pool and tranquil garden. The room contains a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, and a bar fridge.
Sleeps 2
5 X Double Room with an Extra Bed
Each room is private and has views of our tranquil garden. The room contains a queen size bed, an extra single bed, a full bathroom, and a bar fridge.
Seeps 3, two adults and a child
Family Room
This room is partitioned into two areas. The main area contains a queen size bed and a single bed and the other area contains two single beds. This room also has a full bathroom, and a bar fridge.
Seeps 5, two adults and 3 children
Self Catering
This unit has two rooms with one bathroom. The lounge area contains a double bed and couch with a full kitchen. The bedroom has a queen size beds and there is a separate full bathroom.
Seeps 4, two adults and 2 children
Rates per Day
Single – R690.00
Per Person Sharing – R550.00
Per child under 12 – R 150.00
Per Child 12 and Over – R 250.00
Facilities:
Bedding is made up of 100% percale cotton
Complimentary tea and coffee in all the rooms
Television with DSTV in rooms
Air conditioning in all rooms
Hair dryer in each room
Safety deposit box in every room to secure your valuables if required
Extra single beds in some rooms
A sparkling swimming pool is available for your use. Pool towels available.
A guest lounge area with TV and honesty bar available for your pleasure
Wireless Internet Access
Email and fax facilities available
Wood and gas braai facilities available
Bar fridges
A delicious full English breakfast is served on the patio
Laundry services on request
Things to Do:
Shopping malls including Gateway Theatre of Shopping, La Lucia Mall, Umhlanga Centre and many others.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping is the largest shopping centre in the Southern hemisphere, boasting a range of indoor and outdoor entertainment and activities, including a 4X4 track, wave pool, a challenging climbing wall, putt-putt, a selection of state-of-the art cinemas, and a Virgin Active Gym.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping has cinemas and entertainment for all ages and is just a two minute drive away.
The Umhlanga nightlife has an abundance of the best restaurants, offering every type of cuisine, as well as some of the hottest night spots in the North Coast region.
The Umhlanga beaches and the Dolphin Coast are safe blue flag beaches with inviting golden sands are five minutes away by car.
Scuba diving, Dolphin viewing and a visit to the Natal Sharks Board can be arranged.
There are many top Golf courses in the area including two Mount Edgecombe courses, Durban Country Club, and others up and down the famous KwaZulu Natal coast.
We are 15 Minutes from Durban City Centre, the Durban ICC, and Durban’s beaches.
We have two casinos in the area being the Sibaya and Suncoast casinos for your gambling and entertainment pleasure.
Ushaka Marine World has the largest waterpark in the Southern hemisphere, along with restaurants and shops. No visit to Durban and the North Coast would be complete without experiencing it.
The ABSA (Kingspark) rugby stadium and the new landmark soccer stadium are both nearby.
The Sharks Board is the only institution of its kind in the world, offering guided tours, educational excursions, audio visual presentations, shark dissections and a large display of replica sharks are just some of the attractions.
The Umhlanga lighthouse was built in 1954 and is a landmark of the area that should not be missed, standing only metres above the beach.
The O’Connor Promenade is a wide, picturesque promenade with scenic views of the ocean with restaurants dotted here and there along the way.
The Dolphin Reef is found at Umdloti, just up the road from Umhlanga. This reef stretches for over two kilometres and is worth a visit for diving enthusiasts.
The Durban International Airport is just 30 minutes away and the new airport will be 10 minutes away when completed.
The local Virginia Airport has a world recognised flight school and various other activities.
The new Umhlanga city centre borders on Gateway Country Lodge.
Umhlanga and the KwaZulu coastline has many more attractions which Ina and Eugene will be happy to inform you about.
Directions from King Shaka International Airport:
From King Shaka International Airport turn right onto the N2 Durban bound.
Take exit 182 and turn left onto M41 Umhlanga.
Take M12 under the Millennium Bridge and glide off left along Umhlanga Rocks Drive / Rylaan.
Travel past Mac Donalds, Shell Garage and Umhlanga Hospital.
Continue through circle along Herrwood Drive past Natal Sharks Board.
Take the second left into Autumn Drive.
Continue to the end of Autumn and the road curves right into Preston Drive.
At the stop street turn left into Chestnut Crescent and then left at the T junction.
Continue around the corner and turn left into Woodland Close, where you will see Gateway Country Lodge signposts.
Directions from Durban Central:
From Durban central take M4 to Umhlanga Rocks.
Take the Umhlanga Rocks exit to Umhlanga.
Turn left at the robot and the Grace family church will be on your left.
Drive up the hill through a robot and to a circle on Umhlanga rocks drive.
Go round the circle and take the right hand exit into Herrwood Drive.
The Natal Sharks board will be on your left.
Take the second turn left into Autumn Drive.
Continue to the end of Autumn and the road curves right into Preston Drive.
At stop street turn left into Chestnut Crescent and then left at the T junction.
Continue around the corner and turn left into Woodland Close, where you will see Gateway Country Lodge signposts.
Guest Reviews:
Mrs Govender – January 2011, South Africa “A home away from home – I emailed over 30 places for accommodation in Durban and Ina at Gateway Country Lodge was the only owner/hostess who addressed me in a warm and hospitable manner. She went the extra mile to accommodate us and the atmosphere was just like being at home!! It was also the very first time that my 2 kids had to share a room without us and Ina made the experience quite a pleasant one! She provided us with 2 rooms that faced each other, allowing the kids to feel secure and comfortable. This experience also allowed them to become a little more matured and less dependent on us. Ina and her husband definitely create a warm and relaxing atmosphere for all the guests. The amazing part for me was that all the guests at Gateway were family orientated with kids of their own. So we all related to each other in a common way. Ina was quite flexible in that she exceeded our expectations. Even though Gateway only provided breakfast Ina went the extra mile to provide us with a braai facility and also the use of her kitchen utensils (after hours too). My husband’s family joined us on several evenings and one specific evening my mom-in law cooked crab curry. Ina and her husband quickly set up the garden table and chairs with sufficient light so that we were able to enjoy our meal… we also had the opportunity to meet Ina’s family who I must say also added to the “home away from home” atmosphere!! Thanks to the staff of Gateway who ironed my husband’s clothing on request and prepared our breakfast with such delight. Their friendly manner and assistance really made our stay an unforgettable one!! 3 cheers for Gateway Country Lodge!!!”
Ros & Glen Wilson, Australia “A wonderful and warm stay. We wished we could have stayed longer”
Tony & Ann Garvey, USA “What a wonderful introduction to SA you’ve given us”
Beate Rudolph, Germany
“Thank you for excellent service, warm welcome, nice to have the dogs around and the marvellous garden”
Ian Bain, Swaziland “Will definitely be back, hospitality was great”
Chris & Grace Simutowe-Nakambala, Zambia“We would like to thank all the ladies for the warm hospitality you gave us during our stay at Gateway Country Lodge. It was just like home and we will honestly not forget that short moment at Gateway.”
Charlotte & Leo Hak, Brazil
“Enchanting, beautiful, serene, warm and friendly ? we could go on singing the praises of Gateway Country Lodge, your staff and yourself Sandy”
Deiredre & Mervyn Gordon, Zimbabwe “A truly wonderful time – a super lady who just cant do enough ? Thank you”
Uwe Baur, Sandi, Benni & Donna Klevansky, Germany “Actually we don’t want to leave!”
Joey and Neill Graham (SPAR Lowveld, Nelspruit)
“Just wanted to drop a line to thank you, your family and your staff for the incredibly lovely experience we had with you this past weekend. I think I speak for our entire SPAR group, when I say that staying at your little Lodge was more like a visit with family than a stay at a Guest House. Thank you too, for going that extra mile to make us all so comfortable.”
The Boshoff family
“I just wanted to thank you for just being such a special person. You your family, staff and even friends have just been so nice towards me and my family and sharing that beautiful place you have with us. Thanks is a small way to say to someone that they have been kind towards someone but as the saying goes God has special people and they hard to find. Ina I wish you and your family all the happiness in the world may God bless you all and allow your kids to be just as special as their parents one day.”
Catherine Sinclair – PA to C.Brown (MD)
“Just want to thank you so much for the wonderful room you gave to us on Monday. It was absolutely stunning and beautiful and so comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely divine and your staff were wonderful. I will definitely be using your B&B again when I next come to the coast and will recommend it to all my directors and managers when they visit our Durban Branch. Thank you once again for your wonderful hospitality and the amazing service you gave us.”
Mrs Govender (South Africa), January 04 2011
“A home away from home – I emailed over 30 places for accommodation in Durban and Ina at Gateway Country Lodge was the only owner/hostess who addressed me in a warm and hospitable manner. She went the extra mile to accommodate us and the atmosphere was just like being at home!! It was also the very first time that my 2 kids had to share a room without us and Ina made the experience quite a pleasant one! She provided us with 2 rooms that faced each other, allowing the kids to feel secure and comfortable. This experience also allowed them to become a little more matured and less dependent on us. Ina and her husband definitely create a warm and relaxing atmosphere for all the guests. The amazing part for me was that all the guests at Gateway were family orientated with kids of their own. So we all related to each other in a common way. Ina was quite flexible in that she exceeded our expectations. Even though Gateway only provided breakfast Ina went the extra mile to provide us with a braai facility and also the use of her kitchen utensils (after hours too). My husband’s family joined us on several evenings and one specific evening my mom-in law cooked crab curry. Ina and her husband quickly set up the garden table and chairs with sufficient light so that we were able to enjoy our meal… we also had the opportunity to meet Ina’s family who I must say also added to the “home away from home” atmosphere!! Thanks to the staff of Gateway who ironed my husband’s clothing on request and prepared our breakfast with such delight. Their friendly manner and assistance really made our stay an unforgettable one!! 3 cheers for Gateway Country Lodge!!!”
