Located in Mooiriver, Hartford House provides 5-star hotel accommodations with valley views of the Drakensberg. Nestled on a historic stud farm in the countryside, the estate has a chapel and conference venue. The suites at Hartford House are individually decorated and come with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests are treated to a dining experience which consists of a six-course tasting menu. An optional wine paring is also available. A full English breakfast is served daily on the veranda, which features garden views of the estate. The wellness center provides spa treatments and guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool or make use of the tennis court. Other activities on the estate include stud tours, horse riding, trout fishing and lawn games such as swing ball and croquet. Babysitting service is provided at a surcharge and the concierge desk can arrange tours to the nearby San rock art caves or the Mandela Capture Site. King Shaka International Airport is located 112 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Mooiriver
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Manya
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful scenery, newly renovated rooms, excellent food and good for peace and quiet
  • Yolanda
    South Africa South Africa
    This is really a big spoil and the staff is incredible. It included an amazing breakfast and we did the 4 course meal, which was an incredible experience
  • Micaela
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were unmatched! Really made the experience that much better!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hartford House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Hartford House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 600 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Hartford House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hartford House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Hartford House

  • Hartford House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Hartford House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hartford House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hartford House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Hartford House include:

    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Hartford House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Hartford House is 3.1 miles from the center of Mooiriver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.