Golden Horse Casino Hotel

The Golden Horse complex, located in Pietermaritzburg, boasts a hotel, casino and turf racecourse. Only 45 minutes from Durban, the four-star hotel has recently been refurbished and is contemporary and modern in style.

The two conference venues enjoy views of either the racecourse or Scottsville, and can cater for up to 500 delegates. The venue is a perfect setting for a classic wedding, social function, corporate banquet or conference. The 86 large en-suite rooms are stylishly decorated and include data lines for laptops, telephone, safe, hairdryer, heating, air-conditioning and satellite TV. Hotel features include secure parking, swimming pool, limited room service, various curio shops and laundry service.

Guests can look forward to sampling the varied menus at the hotel's four restaurants and fast-food court. For those with a taste for the night life The Diamond bar and Cafe Wakka Matta will keep you busy until the early hours. The Scottsville Racecourse is open on selected Wednesday and Sunday afternoons and the highlight of year, The Golden Horse Sprints, takes place in late May or early June. Gambling enthusiasts will enjoy the wide variety of new slot machines and table games in the casino. A game of golf can be enjoyed at the nearby golf course. The Funland games arcade and Educare creche keep children entertained while parents enjoy the facilities.