Golden Horse Hotel, DurbanGolden Horse Hotel in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.7.Located in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, the Golden Horse Hotel is a four-star property within the Tsogo Sun casino complex. Following a 2019 renovation, the hotel features modern interiors and rooms that look out over the surrounding countryside. It suits travellers looking for on-site entertainment, as the complex includes a casino with slots and a VIP room, alongside an outdoor pool. The hotel is situated near the Natal Museum. While the rooms are positioned to avoid noise from the casino, guests should note that the dinner menu offers limited variety and the food quality is inconsistent.What stands out

Modern renovated rooms

On-site casino and entertainment

Outdoor swimming pool

Countryside views

Watch out for

Limited dinner menu

Inconsistent dinner food quality

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