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Hartford House

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Lake Suite
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Spa
    Spa
The price is €170
Price available on 3/11/2024
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Verandah Twin Suites

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Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Garden Suites

Garden Suites

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pool Suites

Pool Suites

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Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor House - Moor

Manor House - Moor

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Patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake Suite

Lake Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Upper Lakeside

Upper Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Hlatikulu Road, Mooirivier, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300

What's nearby

  • Mooi River Country Club - 14 min drive
  • Fordoun Spa - 26 min drive
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 31 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 50 min drive
  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 68 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Wine Cellar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Midlands Saddle Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Rossetta hotel - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Balonkas - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Hartford House

Luxury family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Hartford House. Active travellers can enjoy mountain biking, rowing/canoeing and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a facial and reflexology at Hartford Wellness Centre, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and outdoor furniture
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ovens and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Hartford House
  • Tijnhuis

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, Tap & Go and Amazon Pay

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hartford House Hotel Mooirivier
Hartford House Mooirivier
Hartford House Hotel
Hartford House Mooirivier
Hartford House Hotel Mooirivier

Frequently asked questions

Does Hartford House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hartford House?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hartford House on 3 Nov 2024 start from €169.91, 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.

Is Hartford House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hartford House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hartford House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hartford House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hartford House located?

Set in Mooirivier, this family-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Mooi River Country Club and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Rosetta park. Sherwood Centre and The Junction are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Hartford House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hartford House is perfect in every way
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great site, very comfortable and a lot of friendly faces to provide help Lovely walking which was much needed to accommodate the first class restaurant which by itself justifies special mention
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Underwhelming on so many levels
Sadly did not live up to its reputation. Not all bad but the accumulation of things that didnt work, were broken, went wrong including the food, general service delivery and communication, overshadowed the good. List too long and varied to mention. We did address some issues with management - a few times - but this didnt change their behaviour over our 4 night stay so we eventually gave up. The issues not only impacted our stay, but also caused us significant stress and frustration. Disappointing as was suppose to be a Christmas treat for my 91 year old mother. This was our 12th hotel stay in 3 months in hotels ranging from 3 to 5 star luxury in various parts of the world - not once in any of these previous hotels did we have cause to complain to management.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seggie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic
Hartford House has so much to offer. It boasts gorgeous accommodation on a beautiful property with fairy tale-like gardens, hundreds of contented horses, a multitude of walks (both tranquil and energetic) and the sparkling deck-chair lined pool. The staff are friendly and attentive and the meals delicious. One can have a relaxed outdoor lunch or an elegant multi-course wine pairing meal. Every suite/ room and every stay is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEST IN THE MIDLANDS
Great Accommodation Peaceful and Tranquil Excellent six course meal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury Midlands!
Excellent Food ! Excellent accommodation!!! Brilliant room service which is rare for a small although luxury country hotel !! Very Sexy overall !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Ameet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hartford house is amazing it’s surrounding is so beautiful and calm and you feel one with nature. I will go back when i again feel the need to switch off and connect with beautiful Mother Nature
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing break!
We had an amazing stay at Hartford House, everything from the service to the food was great. We stayed in the lake suite and it was private and beautiful. The only issues we had was a leak in the roof due to heavy rain the week before and bathtub. Everything else was perfect and it was such a nice, relaxing holiday away from the city. There are many activities to do on the farm itself and in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden treasure within the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands: Picture perfect scenery, rustic and sophisticated accommodation, excellent restaurant worth a detour, friendly staff...a place to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy room in Hartford House
No shower only a bath which was less than ideal.Our room was in the hotel itself and was very noisy.Could hear kitchen noise and continuous sound of staff walking on wooden floors .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

wilhelm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Multi-Sensory, World-Class Experience
Hartford House with it's lush green hills and immaculately manicured lawns was the perfect place for spending a few days relaxing in front of the fire and going for walks.The accommodation was comfortable with underfloor heating and a fireplace.The food was truly a sensory experience. Frank's affable personality and in depth knowledge of the History of Hartford House ensured that our tour was both thorough and comprehensive. The "Centre of Excellence" was a sight to behold and the pristine condition of the structure is a credit to the dedicated staff and management.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little piece of heaven!
What an INCREDIBLE place!!!! I can highly recommend Hartford House from the beautiful rooms, on point service and the gorgeous landscaping! We spent 3 nights here celebrating our 5 year anniversary and had blissful weekend! They have a very talented chef and we did their 6 course tasting menu two nights, one with wine pairing and they have a very knowledgeable Sommelier- Kathryn! Then third night did the 4 course tasting menu. The food is SO DELICIOUS!! I can’t more recommend this place and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Leon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personeel reageert niet op vragen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Établissement de caractère reposant
Étape paisible dans les Midlands dans un bel environnement.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019