Fordoun Hotel and Spa

The heated spa pool at Fordoun

About Fordoun Hotel and Spa

This 5 star hotel is accessed easily via the N3 and is situated on nottingham road. The Fordoun Hotel is renowned for its excellent services and it's spa treatments. The hotel also features fine dining at their bistro which can be accommopanied by any of their wines which have been hand picked by the owner himself from local farms in the surrounding area. 

The Hotel offers accommodation in 22 luxury suites which are built from the original farmstead sheds and have been converted for modern day comfort.

Accommodation

The Fordoun Hotel features 22 luxury hotel individual hotel rooms in 3 room catagories. Most of these rooms are original farmstead sheds from the 19th century that have been converted. There is also a double suite with wheelchair access and specially adapted bathroom. Room facilities include:

  • king-size bed
  • en suite bathroom with bath and shower
  • under floor heating, air-conditioning
  • tea and coffee-making facilities
  • mini bar area
  • TV and DVD player

Activities: 

  • Golfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Karkloof Canopy Tours
  • Horse Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Midlands Meander - the renowned tourism route surrounds Fordoun
  • Clay pigeon shooting

Restaurant

The Fordoun is home to the 5 star Skye Bistro which offers fine dining and farm style breakfasts. The atmosphere is made more charming with the log burning fires and veranda from which the sun set can be seen. The restaurant offers lighter, cafe type meals, decadent treats and can also cater for the more health conscious. The wine collection consists of over 63 local wines which are all selected by the owner, Jon Bates and the kitchen is run by Chef Regis Drouet and his team.

Spa

The spa at Fordoun Hotel features a varity of treatments including massages, baths, body wraps, specialised treatments, facials, hand and feet treatments, waxing and tinting. The spa also offers consultations including traditional healing consultations.

Wedding and Conference facilities:

The conference centre at the Fordoun Hotel features facilities for up to 40 delegates including quality equipment, catering and the Fordoun Spa. The specious conference room is able to play host to a number of other functions and events including wedding and wedding receptions. Weddings at the Fordoun Hotel are picturesque as they are set near or in the expansive garden. Arrangements can include 5 star cusine, photography, spa specials and facilities as well as exclusive accommodation in the individual rooms.

 

Room Types

Fordoun Luxury Suite

Luxury Suites: Max Guests: 2 persons

The rooms have a king-size bed, bathroom with bath and shower, under floor heating in the bathroom and bedrooms, tea and coffee-making facilities and mini bar area. All rooms have a TV and DVD player. There is also a double suite with wheelchair access and specially adapted bathroom. All rooms have an en suite bath and shower as well as separate vanity/changing areas. Temperatures are controlled with under floor heating, and/or air-conditioning. Telephones, DSTV channels and DVD players are standard equipment.

Fordoun Luxury Dam Facing Suite

Deluxe Dam Facing Suites Max Guests: 2 persons

The 3 Deluxe suites have a view of the rolling lawns and trout dam. Each room has a king-size bed, dressing-room area, bathroom with bath and shower, under floor heating in both bathroom and bedroom, air-conditioning, private balconies, tea and coffee-making facilities and mini bar area. All rooms have a TV and DVD player.
What sets them apart from the luxury rooms is that they all have private patios with views of the dam. They are built from what used to be the homestead’s stables and sheds for the original Aberdeen Angus stud herd. Like all the rooms they are individually themed and decorated.

Superior Mountain Suite
Superior Flower Suite

Superior Mountain Suites Max Guests: 2 persons

The Suites are individual units with majestic views of the Drakensberg. Each unit has a king-size bed, separate lounge area, TV and DVD, gas fireplace, dressing-room area, under floor heated bathroom with bath as well as indoor and outdoor showers, private balconies with loungers, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, a mini bar area, as well as wireless internet.
The Superior Suites overlook lush pastures and rolling hills towards the entire panoramic Drakensberg range. Sunsets over the mountains are spectacular.
There is a seperate lounge area as well as flat screen TVs sit in their own wall-mounted mirror cupboards for neatness and space. Each room has a gas fireplace for added ambiance and to complement the air-conditioning which is for both heating and cooling. There is under floor heating in the bathrooms and dressing rooms. Bathrooms have double basins, bath and shower, plus a novel outdoor shower where one can enjoy the mountain views (but ablute in complete privacy). Decorated by Micheline Bates.

Self Catering Chalets at Fordoun

Fordoun Farm Village Self Catering. 1,2 and 3 bedroom Chalets

The Chalets are fully serviced with linen, bath towels), kitchen crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and glasses. Excludes personal toiletries. One bag of charcoal and fire lighters is provided during your stay as well as a daily cleaning service.
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Please bring their own toiletries and extra towels.
Guests staying are welcome to make use of the Restaurant and Fordoun Spa, pre booking is advisable


Hotel Rates and Specials Offers

If you don't see a package type that suits you, let us know and we will do our best to put together or source the holiday you want. Rates excludes the 1% government tourism levy

Spa Package offers are valid from: 1 July 2023 - 28 February 2024
Contact us if you require dates outside this period.

Off Peak Weekends and Midweek Rates: | Valid: 1 Aug 2023 - 31 January 2024

    Luxury Rooms
  • Per person sharing from: R 1 360 per night
  • Single occupancy from: R 1 850 per night

    Deluxe Rooms
  • Per person sharing from: R 1 990 per night
  • Single occupancy from: R 2 130 per night

    Superior Rooms
  • Per person sharing from: R 2 650 per night
  • Single occupancy from: R 3 420 per night

Notes
  • Rates include breakfast daily
  • Rates exclude peak periods and public holidays
  • Midweek rates are for Sunday to Thursday

    Luxury Rooms
  • Per person sharing from: R 1 980 per night
  • Single occupancy from: R 2 590 per night
Deluxe Rooms
  • Per person sharing from: R 2 210 per night
  • Single occupancy from: R 2 860 per night
    Superior Rooms
  • Per person sharing from: R 2 650 per night
  • Single occupancy from: R 3 420 per night

Notes
  • Rates include breakfast daily
  • Weekends are Friday and Saturday

Imagine a quiet getaway for two full of romance and delight. With tranquil surroundings, rose turndown in your room and a romantic three course meal at Skye restaurant. Inclusive in this package are treatments to bond and indulge in togetherness and commitment…

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 3 625 Single R 3 140
Double R 6 380 Double R 5 410

    Package Includes
  • One night accommodation including breakfast
  • Skye Bistro - 3 Course dinner
  • Rasul (Clay and Steam Treatment)
  • Ndlovu Nourishing Swedish Massage- 60 minutes
  • Romantic Turndown

You have said “I do” now say “I need” – Spend a couple of days recovering from the rigours of wedding planning and the event itself and relax, be pampered and enjoy each other

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Double R 12 590 Double R 10 650

    Package Includes
  • Two night’s accommodation including breakfast
  • A 3 Course dinner each evening
  • Rasul (Clay and Steam Treatment)
  • Massage of your choice for 60 minutes (excludes the Afrique Gold Deep Moisturizing Massage, Pregnancy Massages and the Mio High Intensity Treatments)
  • 45 minute Reflexology
  • Floatation Session
  • Sparkling wine and fruit platter in your room on arrival
  • A Special Turndown

A romantic evening for two love-birds indulging in pampering sessions and the enjoyment of delicious food!

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 3 920 Single R 3 435
Double R 6 920 Double R 5 950

    Package Includes
  • One night accommodation including breakfast
  • 3 Course dinner
  • Royal Zulu Bath
  • Ndlovu Deep Tissue Massage
  • Phumuza iKhanda Massage (Head Massage)
  • Romantic Turndown

How you can become more positive and more effective, not only in your business and your work environment but in all aspects of your life…

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 7 530 Single R 6 560
Double R 13 560 Double R 11 620

    Package Includes
  • Two night’s accommodation including breakfast
  • 3 Course dinner each evening
  • Inkomfe Herbal Wrap (African Potato)
  • Reflexology - 45 minutes
  • A Special Turndown

Escape into an era of timeless moments at Fordoun, aiming to relax and pamper enhancing peace and tranquility within…

Package Rates
Single R 10 025
Double R 17 450

    Package Includes
  • Three Nights accommodation including breakfast
  • A light lunch on one of the days
  • A 3 course dinner on one of the evenings
  • Rasul Clay and Steam Experience (A stimulating ceremony of Zulu Clay and steam)
  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Dermalogica Facial
  • Liquid Yoga Milk Bath
  • Ndlovu Nourishing Swedish Massage
  • Spa Manicure
  • Spa Pedicure

Everyone wants the chance to feel appreciated!

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 6 700 Single R 5 730
Double R 11 900 Double R 9 960

    Package Includes
  • Two night’s accommodation including breakfast
  • 2 Course dinner on one of the evenings
  • Afrique Gold Deep Moisturising Massage
  • Salt Glow Body Scrub
  • Herbal Wax Manicure

Treat the whole person - body, emotions, mind and spirit and create beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 7 255 Single R 6 355
Double R 12 990 Double R 13 450

    Package Includes
  • Two night’s accommodation including breakfast
  • A light lunch on one of the days
  • 2 Course dinner each evening
  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki
  • Rasul (clay and steam treatment)

Enter Fordoun and step into the “Heart” of Africa, where you will hear the drum of your own heartbeat. With traditional African treatments, using the indigenous plants from the land, awakening the Spirit within…

Package Rates
Single R 13 255
Double R 24 250
    Package Includes
  • Four nights accommodation including breakfast
  • A light lunch on each of the 3 days
  • 3 course dinner on two of the evenings
  • Rasul Clay and Steam Experience (A stimulating ceremony of Zulu Clay and steam)
  • Royal Zulu Bath with Dr. Elliott Ndlovu’s herbal compound of Rooibos, Lavender and African Potato which is soothing for the skin and relaxing for the body
  • Ndlovu Nourishing Swedish Massage
  • Inkomfe (African Potato) Herbal Wrap with Vichy Shower and Marula Oil Application
  • Hot Stone Therapy Massage, using heated granite rocks.
  • Reflexology
  • Nduku Nduku Massage with Dr. Elliott Ndlovu’s Oils using traditional Knobkerrie sticks that invigorate and ease muscle tension.
  • Terre’s D’Afrique Facial – Hydrating or Restored Detox facial
  • Spa Pedicure

Treat the special woman in your life to a relaxing break they deserve..

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 4 455 Single R 4 670

    Package Includes
  • One night’s accommodation including breakfast
  • A 2 Course dinner in our Skye Bistro
  • Floatation Session
  • Manicure and Pedicure
  • 45 minute Back of Body Massage
  • i>
  • 60 minute Dermalogica or Thalgo Facial

With daily stress at home, looking after the family and carrying weight of baby in the tum. This package assists Mums to recuperate and give mum and baby moments to bond in harmony…

Weekend Rate (Friday & Saturday,
School and Public Holidays)
Midweek Rate
(Sunday - Thursday)
Single R 4 405 Single R 3 920

    Package Includes
  • One night’s accommodation including breakfast
  • A light lunch
  • Floatation Session
  • 60 minute Spa Manicure or Pedicure
  • 60 minute Pregnancy Facial

How to get to Fordoun Hotel and Spa

Nottingham Road, Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO FORDOUN

Take the N3 Highway south from Johannesburg heading towards Durban.
Approximately 15km after the Mooi River Plaza toll gate take the Nottingham Road off-ramp.
At the stop street turn right heading towards Nottingham Road for about 3km and we are on the right hand side.
At the entrance to the driveway you will see a large sign on the wall reading: “Fordoun Hotel / Spa / Restaurant”.
Follow the driveway for 400 metres to the hotel reception.
(Travelling time approx 4 hours)

DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN TO FORDOUN

Take N3 from Durban heading towards Johannesburg.
Take the Nottingham Road turn off, which is about 15km before Mooi River Toll Gate
At stop turn right and head towards Nottingham Road for about 3km and we are on the right hand side.
At the entrance to the driveway you will see a large sign on the wall reading: “Fordoun Hotel / Spa / Restaurant”.
Follow driveway for 400 metres to hotel reception.
(Travelling time is about 1 hr 30 min)