Fordoun Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxurious boutique hotel with spa

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Balcony
Garden
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Free buffet breakfast
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, steam room, body treatments
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Nottingham Road, Midlands, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, 3280
  • Popular LocationFordoun Spa1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGowrie Farm Golf Course8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMidmar Dam32 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)113 min drive

Room options

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Dam Facing)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Chalet

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nottingham Road

Nottingham Road retreat .At this Nottingham Road hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fordoun Spa and 6 miles (10 km) of Gowrie Farm Golf Course. Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve and Mooi River Country Club are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Fordoun Spa - 1 min walk
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Mooi River Country Club - 15 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 24 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Junction - 6 min drive
  • Copper Cofee Bar - 6 min drive
  • Blueberry Cafe - 13 min walk
  • The Boar's Head - 9 min drive
  • La Lampara - 21 min drive

About this property

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Luxurious boutique hotel with spa
Fordoun Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the luxury Fordoun Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nottingham Road hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fordoun Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Fordoun Hotel Nottingham Road
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fordoun Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Fordoun Hotel & Spa is 40.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fordoun Hotel & Spa on May 19, 2024 start from $139.49, 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.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Fordoun Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle on request, for a charge (roundtrip).

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Yes, Fordoun Hotel & Spa offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Fordoun Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features aromatherapy, facials, and mud baths.

How close is Fordoun Hotel & Spa to downtown Nottingham Road?

Fordoun Hotel & Spa is 2.9 mi away from Nottingham Road.

Fordoun Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sona

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
On the surface this property is set on lovely grounds but take a look closer and the service could be far better for the price we paid. we got to the spa for 10:30am one morning and the umbrellas were not up, sun beds didn’t have their mattress laid until after 11am. There isn’t poolside service for drinks. I had booked two rooms as I had my parents stay as well, we were visiting for an onsite welding. The second room didn’t have shower-gel topped up on entering and the safe was not unlocked from a previous stay. The turn down service was lovely but they kept turning up the heating to 24degrees along with the under floor heating, which was not necessary as we live in the uk it was not heating weather for us. Service st breakfast was brilliant from the staff and food was lovely, no complaints here. Generally staff around the resort are friendly and helpful but service/attention to detail needs improvement as mentioned. Would I stay here again, not for the price we paid I’m afraid, I would expect far more of a luxury feel and service to be upgraded, being used to those levels in the uk, for price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well done team , awesome
An Exceptionally high standard of hospitality , well done to the Fordoun Team . Highly recommended . Thoroughly enjoyed the stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Roenel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce and Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend break
Our stay was lovely, the superior suite was nice and spacious and clean. The staff were very friendly and food was awesome! The grounds are beautifully kept. We had spa treatments which we enjoyed. Overall a lovely, relaxing weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All one needs for a break
A wonderful mid winter break. Cosy and felt pampered. Wonderul room and little nicieties added to the stay. Staff were professional and friendly. Well recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMT

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a treat to stay at the Fordoun Hotel and Spa. Beautiful surroundings, great service, excellent food.

8/10 Good

mahomed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MSA
STAY WAS LOVELY. WAS DISSAPPOINTED WITH THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE ROOM SHOWER. FLOTATION POOL WAS OUT OF ORDER AND THE POOL WATER WAS NOT HEATED.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing
Very comfortable and relaxing with attetive staff and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022