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The Guest House Pongola

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Pongola guest house

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A tree-lined garden with a swing set and a red bucket.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, with a view of the outdoor pool area through glass doors.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, a table, and a view of a lush garden.
A room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table with magazines, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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123 Dr Jansen Street, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170
  • Place, Pongola Shopping Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pongola Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pongola

In Pongola .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Pongola guesthouse, you'll find Pongola Golf Course and Pongola Shopping Center. Mkuze Falls Game Reserve is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Pongola Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pongola Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Spur Grill & Go - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ntonga Club - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Guest House Pongola

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Pongola guest house
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 guesthouse.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Guest House Pongola offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 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.

Property class

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guest House Pongola have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Guest House Pongola.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guest House Pongola?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guest House Pongola on Aug 5, 2026 start from CA $71, 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.

Does The Guest House Pongola offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Guest House Pongola, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 95 per person.

Is there a casino at The Guest House Pongola?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Guest House Pongola?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Guest House Pongola?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Guest House Pongola have a pool?

The Guest House Pongola features an outdoor pool.

Does The Guest House Pongola have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Guest House Pongola have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Guest House Pongola to downtown Pongola?

The Guest House Pongola is 0.6 mi away from Pongola.

The Guest House Pongola Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martine

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jewgenij

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bonne halte

Personnel arrangeant, calme, piscine Besoin de réserver à l'avance si on souhaite manger sur place
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Prof Hetisani Lucky

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

8/10 Good

Rothwell

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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