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Hartford House

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Mooirivier with 2 restaurants and spa

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Verandah Twin Suites | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The price is $179
includes taxes & fees
$155 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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Verandah Twin Suites | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Verandah Twin Suites

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Suites | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Garden Suites

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

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Pool Suites | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Pool Suites

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

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Manor House - Moor

Highlights

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

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Lake Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Lake Suite

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Upper Lakeside | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Upper Lakeside

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hlatikulu Road, Mooirivier, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300

What's nearby

  • Mooi River Country Club - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 31 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Midmar Dam - 50 min drive - 52.9 km
  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 68 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hartford House

Hartford House is a great choice for a stay in Mooirivier. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or reflexology, and Tijnhuis, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Hartford Wellness Centre. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open select days.

Dining

Tijnhuis - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Hartford House - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Hartford House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hartford House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hartford House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hartford House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hartford House and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, rowing, and fishing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hartford House also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hartford House?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine and garden views.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Hartford House is perfect in every way
CHRISTINE, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Nick, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MJ, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Seggie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

BEST IN THE MIDLANDS
Great Accommodation Peaceful and Tranquil Excellent six course meal
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury Midlands!
Excellent Food ! Excellent accommodation!!! Brilliant room service which is rare for a small although luxury country hotel !! Very Sexy overall !!!
PHILIP, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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
Ameet, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sean, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lindie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Christine, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

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 .
Ronnie, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

wilhelm, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anthony, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Chris, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Personeel reageert niet op vragen.
Leon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Établissement de caractère reposant
Étape paisible dans les Midlands dans un bel environnement.
Philippe, 3-night romance trip
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