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About the Hotel

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, South Africa
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Close to the Nelson Mandela Museum
Great
8.6
7.0
/10
4.6
4.2
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Located approximately a 10-minute drive from Mthatha Plaza, the 4-star Garden Court Mthatha hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park.

Location

You'll need 20-minute drive to Umtata airport. The Nelson Mandela Museum stands 3.6 km from this Mthatha hotel.

Rooms

There are 116 rooms at the Garden Mthatha, each of them has climate control, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Food options for dinner are available at the on-site Garden Grill restaurant.

Leisure & Business

Beach facilities at the hotel include parasols and beach towels. The accommodation includes a 24-hour business centre equipped with a laptop safe and a photocopy machine.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Mthatha's Nelson Mandela Museum for a cultural insight.
  • Enjoy a traditional umphokoqo dish at Lwazi's Kitchen.
  • Stroll through the vibrant Mthatha Market for local crafts.
  • Take a trip to the serene Qunu village, Mandela's childhood home.
  • Experience a cultural performance at the Umtata Arts and Crafts Centre.
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Garden Court Mthatha offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room Smoking
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Two Double Beds Non-Smoking
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Suite Smoking
2 persons
465 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Garden Court Mthatha offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Garden Court Mthatha Location

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, South Africa
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Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, South Africa
Nearby
University
Walter Sisulu University
1700 ft
Restaurants
Wimpy
1900 ft
Shop 62
Getting around
City Centre
Mthatha5 min  ·  2.1 mi
Airports
Mthatha Airport (UTT)22 min  ·  8.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Garden Court Mthatha guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
112

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Garden Court Mthatha from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 243 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
87%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
8.9/10
Facilities
8.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Location
8.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 719 reviews
8.6/10
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