Hartford House Hotel - Mooirivier
-29.22047, 29.937047Overview
5-star luxury hotel on a historic stud farm in Mooirivier with an award-winning restaurant voted No.1 in KwaZulu-Natal
Dining
Hartford House's restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu, with an optional wine pairing from a Premium Diamond Class wine list held for over a decade. A full English breakfast is offered daily on the verandah with garden views of the estate. Family-style lunch is served on weekends. Guests also have access to a bar, breakfast in the room, and special diet menus.
Accommodation
Each suite at Hartford House hotel is individually decorated and includes a private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Room types include Standard Double or Twin, King Suite, King Suite with Garden View, King Suite with Pool View, and Suite with Private Pool. The Lakeside Suites offer private seating and views of the dam; the Veranda Room is set behind the main house.
Activities & Grounds
On the historic stud farm, guests can join stud tours, horse riding, trout fishing, and lawn games like swing ball and croquet. The estate also offers bicycle rental, canoeing, walking tours, and a tennis court. Nearby attractions include Giants Castle, San rock art caves, and the Mandela Capture Site, with concierge service available to arrange tours.
Wellness & Spa
The wellness centre at Hartford House provides spa treatments and massage services. An outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas is open all year, with a shallow end and pool towels provided. Guests can also book beauty services and spa/wellness packages.
Events & Family
The estate has a chapel and a conference venue with meeting/banquet facilities. Babysitting and child services are available, as are board games and puzzles for children. Shuttle service can be arranged, and the property offers express check-in/check-out and luggage storage.
- Dining: Restaurant voted No.1 in KwaZulu-Natal with a 6-course tasting menu
- Rooms: Individually decorated suites including Lakeview and Private Pool options
- Activities: Stud farm tours, horse riding, trout fishing, and tennis court
- Wellness: Spa treatments, massage, and outdoor swimming pool
- Location: Historic stud farm in Mooirivier near Giants Castle and Mandela Capture Site
- Family: Babysitting service, board games, and family-style weekend lunch
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid shuttle service
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage
Beauty treatment
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- 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
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hartford House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 179 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 77.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Pietermaritzburg, PZB |
Location
- City landmarks
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