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Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant

5.0 of 5
R103 Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg 3280, South Africa
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All over
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37 reviews 37 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

From the start we felt welcome and looked after. The family owners are very involved and all the staff are well trained and attentive. We stayed in a mountain view suite, which was exactly what we were looking for. The suites are beautifully furnished, spacious and with a lovely fire that was most welcome as winter arrived early and we... More

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Ireland
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We stayed here enroute from Johannesburg to Durban and we were so glad we did. It is just such a beautiful place. Our room was one of the new suites and it was so warm and luxurious. We were struck by the warm welcome we received from all of the staff, especially Lazarus who has been with the family of... More

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Durban, South Africa
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

I loved Fordoun and we had a great time there with our youngsters and friends. The staff were very helpful. Lots to do in the area. Not much of a spa person, but didn't like the fact that there was a "witch doctor" or sangoma presiding over their health centre as I don't subscribe to many of the beliefs surrounding... More

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Richard B, Owner at Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear MRKiggen Thank you so much for your kind words on your stay with us at Fordoun, it is greatly appreciated. I appreciate your views on Elliot as well. Elliots main role at Fordoun is to help us with an African link at the Spa, we pursue this because we are a Spa in Africa and want to embrace an... More

Salisbury, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

This really was a great getaway for a couple of nights. The rooms are fab and the on site spa is lovely. The staff were very friendly and wanted to help, especially the chap who took our luggage and welcomed us into reception. The food was a bit more average. It wasn't bad but not quite up to the standard... More

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Richard B, Owner at Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thank you for your positive comments on your stay with us at Fordoun, we are pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. Have a great year. Regards Richard More

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We stayed at Fordoun for 2 nights during our recent visit to South Africa. All the staff, including William (who took our bags), reception on arrival, and Leslie and Beauty in the restaurant, all went out of their way to make our visit very special. Our room suite was beautiful and the food and wine beyond reproach. Everybody went out... More

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Richard B, Owner at Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Dear 55Vrodboy Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you had a great overall experience, this is the way we strive for guests to enjoy the experience. Have a great year! Kind regards Richard More

London, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Ate here at the restaurant with some friends and was one of the most disappointing meals I've had. The food was pretty slow even though the restaurant was fairly dead. Their spirits were limited. I figured a coke and Malibu was a pretty common drink. The wine list was plentiful. The food came out pretty dry and fairly cold for... More

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Richard B, General Manager at Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Dear Freyal LR Our sincere apologies for the disappointing meal that you had with us. These are certainly not the standard and experiences that we pride ourselves on. We will do what we can to make sure this is a once off. It would be greatly helpful if you could let me know when you were here so I can... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

We stayed at Fordoun for the weekend of our wedding and were really touched by the amount of effort all the staff made to make our stay a special one. My bride to be stayed on the Friday night before the wedding with her friend and could not stop telling me how beautiful the place was. All our Pre wedding... More

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Richard B, Owner at Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Dear Andrew and Kerry Congratulations on your wedding, thanks for choosing to stay with us and all your positive comments. Regards Richard More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Stayed here for our second time during our anniversary and enjoyed every minute of it. Small, niche country hotel deserving of its five stars in all aspects: Friendly and great service, even better food in the Skye Bistro, large luxurious rooms and a wonderful spa experience - all in a quiet country environment. Can't wait to get back again.

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Richard B, Owner at Fordoun Spa Hotel Restaurant, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Hi Piet Thank you for your positive comments on Fordoun, it is greatly appreciated. We look forward to hosting you again. Kind regards Richard More

Durban
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

My husband and I spent two nights here over New Year. The hotel and Spa have kept the same good standard ever since they opened. The staff are very helpful and friendly. It really is an excellent hotel except for one matter and that is the restaurant. The dinners are really very mediocre and I would far rather eat at... More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Awesome experience food was excellent staff friendly and helpful Caters for fishing experience Spa facilities helped destress Had a touch of homeliness The owner made time to say Hi and folow up with an email

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Address: R103 Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg 3280, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Pietermaritzburg
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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