Hartford House

Property class: 4.5

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Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Hartford House. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, rowing/canoeing, and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial, and a body treatment at Hartford Wellness Centre, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and local cuisine. In addition to a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A white building with a covered porch, wooden-framed windows, and wicker furniture.

Verandah Twin Suites

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and a large window with curtains.

Garden Suites

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a view of a green lawn.

Pool Suites

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, two white upholstered chairs, a small table with toiletries, and a stained glass window.

Manor House - Moor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a wooden coffee table, a silver sherry bottle, and three glasses on a tray.

Lake Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden bench, a chair, and a nightstand.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Upper Lakeside

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mooirivier is home to Hartford House. Mooi River Country Club and Fordoun Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Sherwood Centre and The Junction. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, ecotours, and mountain climbing. Visit our Mooirivier travel guide
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Hlatikulu Road, Mooirivier, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300

What's nearby

  • Mooi River Country Club
    18 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Fordoun Spa
    33 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Sherwood Centre
    41 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    41 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    57 min drive - 60.0 km

Restaurants

  • Braai Spot
    34 min drive
  • Newscafe Umhlanga
    15 min walk
  • Rossetta hotel
    27 min drive
  • Balonkas
    28 min drive
  • Wimpy
    18 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 travelers can enjoy cycling, rowing/canoeing, and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial, and a body treatment at Hartford Wellness Centre, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and express check-out
    • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra 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/closets, ovens, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hartford House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hartford House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Hartford House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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