Garden Court Mthatha

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Nelson Mandela Drive, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5100
  • Place, Savoy Conference Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, BT Ngebs Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mthatha (UTT)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Two Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mthatha

Located within a mile (2 km) of Walter Sisulu University, Garden Court Mthatha is within 2 miles (3 km) of Savoy Conference Centre. This 117-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Savoy Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Walter Sisulu University - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • BT Ngebs Mall - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Nduli Wildlife Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Garden Court Mthatha

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Garden Court Mthatha enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

More

  • Built in 1977
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 4180156665

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Garden Court Mthatha UMTATA
Garden Court Mthatha Hotel
Garden Court Mthatha King Sabata Dalindyebo
Garden Court Mthatha Hotel King Sabata Dalindyebo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Garden Court Mthatha?

Garden Court Mthatha offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Court Mthatha?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Court Mthatha on Jan 9, 2026 start from $88.89, 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.

What can I see around Garden Court Mthatha?

This hotel is located in King Sabata Dalindyebo, close to Savoy Conference Centre, BT Ngebs Mall, and Nduli Wildlife Sanctuary. Nelson Mandela Museum is also within a driving distance of 2.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at Garden Court Mthatha?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Garden Court Mthatha include a casino on the premises?

No, Garden Court Mthatha doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Garden Court Mthatha?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Garden Court Mthatha a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does Garden Court Mthatha have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Garden Court Mthatha feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Garden Court Mthatha doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Garden Court Mthatha allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Garden Court Mthatha.

Does Garden Court Mthatha have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Garden Court Mthatha?

The closest major airport to Garden Court Mthatha is Mthatha (UTT), which is 8.6 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Garden Court Mthatha?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Garden Court Mthatha.

Garden Court Mthatha Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shaheen Ismail

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I had called on Sunday the 2nd to do a reservation and was told by the person who answered the call she will call me back I am still waiting for that call. I spoke to the lady when i checked in on Wed 5th about it but still no one made contact with me. Very disappointed 😞
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shyam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thandiswa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024