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Indoor spa tub
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Property grounds
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Nottingham Road, Midlands, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, 3280
  • Place, Fordoun Spa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Dam Facing) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Dam Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Dam Facing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nottingham Road

Fordoun Hotel & Spa places you next to Fordoun Spa and within a mile (2 km) of Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve. This 5-star hotel has 22 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Fordoun Spa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - 52 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Golden Horse Casino - 56 min drive - 43.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ultra Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Barbz Cafe & Deli - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

At Fordoun Hotel & Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request). Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and satellite TV. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies, minibars, and coffee makers.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 hot 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.

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Front of property - evening/night
Nottingham Road Hotel
Nottingham Road
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 38 reviews
$132 nightly
The price is $153
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Nottingham Road Hotel

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Skye restaurant

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

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 staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Fordoun
Fordoun Hotel
Fordoun Hotel Nottingham Road
Fordoun Nottingham Road
Fordoun Hotel & Spa Hotel
Fordoun Hotel & Spa Nottingham Road
Fordoun Hotel & Spa Hotel Nottingham Road

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

Fordoun Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fordoun Hotel & Spa on Jun 2, 2026 start from $149, including 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.

What's there to see around Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is located in Nottingham Road, just steps from Fordoun Spa. You'll also find Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, prenatal massages, couples treatments, and mud baths.

Are there luxury amenities available at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an indoor pool, a restaurant, and hot stone massages at this hotel.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a casino?

No, Fordoun Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a restaurant and an indoor pool with some guestrooms featuring a fireplace.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Fordoun Hotel & Spa serves free buffet breakfast at Skye restaurant.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fordoun Hotel & Spa.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fordoun Hotel & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Fordoun Hotel & Spa comes with a balcony and some offer lake and mountain views.

Does Fordoun Hotel & Spa have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Fordoun Hotel & Spa if that's in your vacation plans.

Fordoun Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YanLian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is comfortable and super clean. Staff are quite friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

DR C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent all round service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa Sanrisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant environment enjoyed the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consistently great

Usual great service and cuisine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa Sanrisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A midland gem

A fabulous experience. Loved the spa and the food at the restaurant was on point.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa food was average though, quite disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Haven in the midlands

Fordoun was just the most wonderful stay for me travelling solo. The spa is superb and my room was just divine! Felt like home and so comfortable and classy! A haven in the midlands . The staff went beyond and Jules the manager was exceptionally kind and helpful. i would definitely stay there every time I return to South Africa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urvashi Ramdass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, service, Spa all were excellent and staff were great. We spent a relaxing 3 days at Fordoun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YanLian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce and Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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.

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