Fordoun Hotel And Spa - Nottingham Road
-29.328964, 30.030892Overview
Luxury boutique hotel in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands with an award-winning spa blending traditional African healing and modern wellness
Accommodation
Fordoun Hotel and Spa offers 22 individually styled bedrooms and suites, each with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and lake or mountain views from balconies and terraces. The Farm Village on the property provides 11 self-contained cottages for family stays, each with a fully fitted kitchen and fireplace. Guests in the Superior Suite (Room 19) enjoy a spacious interior with a balcony offering panoramic views of the Midlands.
Spa & Wellness
Fordoun Spa includes a floatation pool housed in a repurposed dairy silo, a hydrotherapy area, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, steam room, and a fitness centre. Therapists use Elliot Ndlovu products made in-house from traditional Zulu healing plants for massages and facials. The spa also offers a hammam, yoga classes, and a spa lounge with relaxation areas.
Dining
Skye Bistro on-site serves gourmet cuisine with seasonal farm produce and locally sourced ingredients, including lamb ribs, lamb curry, and halloumi burgers. The restaurant has a bar, offers breakfast in the room, and provides special diet menus upon request. Fordoun Hotel & Spa also offers packed lunches and wine or champagne for guests.
Activities & Surroundings
The hotel provides bicycle rental, hiking trails, and a tennis court, with fly-fishing in the property's dams and golf at nearby Bosch Hoek Golf Club. Guests can walk to Fort Nottingham Museum or explore the Drakensberg Mountains for outdoor adventures. Fordoun Hotel And Spa Nottingham Road also has a car wash service available each morning.
Family-Friendly Features
The Farm Village offers self-catering cottages with full kitchens, and the property includes a children's playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Babysitting and child services are available, along with board games and puzzles. Fordoun Spa also offers family spa packages, with treatments like manicures and pedicures for all ages.
- Accommodation: 22 individually styled bedrooms and suites plus 11 self-catering cottages
- Spa: Floatation pool, hydrotherapy, hammam, and traditional African healing treatments
- Dining: Skye Bistro with seasonal farm produce and locally sourced ingredients
- Activities: Golf at Bosch Hoek, hiking, cycling, tennis, and fly-fishing
- Location: Near Drakensberg Mountains, Fort Nottingham Museum, and Pietermaritzburg Airport (59 km)
- Family: Farm Village cottages, playground, babysitting, and children's play areas
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
65 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Fordoun Hotel And Spa
| 💵 Lowest room price | 158 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 59.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Pietermaritzburg, PZB |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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