The Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch has opened. The 14-story, 203-room hotel is the latest addition to the growing Hilton Garden Inn portfolio, one of Hilton’s 18 market-leading brands.

It is also a so-called technologically advanced hotel which offers contactless check-in through Hilton’s digital key where guests can check-in to the hotel online through the Hilton Honors App, select their preferred room, access the guest lift and unlock their room door using their mobile phones.

The hotel boasts 203 en-suite bedrooms, including four one bedroom suites, five accessible rooms, 55 twin bedrooms and 139 king bedroom rooms. Out of the 203 bedrooms, 112 are inter-connecting which is ideal for families.  Other facilities include the Together & Co restaurant, The Shop (a 24-hour, self-service retail space offering snacks, locally sourced food and beverages as well as essential personal items) an outdoor heated swimming pool with ocean views, fitness centre that is open 24 hours and a complimentary self-service laundry room which is also open round the clock.

Lovet Robinson, General Manager said: “I must commend my team for their dedication, support and enthusiasm during the last few months. With their hard work and attention to detail, they have made the journey to open this hotel very enjoyable. It’s wonderful working with team members that have a passion for what they do.”

The hotel is situated within the Umhlanga Arch which brings the idea of mixed-use living to life. The Umhlanga Arch aims for excellence across the board, from luxury apartments, AAA-grade office spaces in the state of the art glass Arch to European-inspired high street where you can experience bespoke retailers and curated events in the Yard. Travellers can also savour new tastes at Legacy Yard Food hall and have drinks with friends at Back Yard rooftop bar.

For more information on Hilton Garden Inn, please visit newsroom.hilton.com/hgi.