Fern Hill Hotel has a reputation as one leading privately owned Hotels in South Africa. The owners, Gion and Karen Poltera, have an established reputation as restaurateurs and hoteliers. Gion is a graduate of Lausanne Hotel School and Karen is a graduate of the Cordon Bleu School in Sandton.
Delicious international cuisine in the Snooty Fox Restaurant. Fern Hill `s comfortable, elegant en - suite rooms will invite you back again and again. Relax in the Amarula Sunset Bar whilst viewing sporting events on the big screen.
Fern Hill is the gateway to the Midlands Meander, a scenic route of arts and crafts, tea gardens and country pubs. An hour from The Natal Drakensberg, the Barrier of Spears is rich in Bushman Heritage.
History was made near Fern Hill in 1962 when President Mandela was arrested here. In 1996 he was given the Freedom of Howick at a banquet held in his honour. Now we are close to the incredible Mandela Monument, which is definitely worth a visit.
Sporting facilities include swimming and tennis. A round of Golf at the nearby Boschhoek or a day sailing at Midmar Dam are additional entertainment options. Canopy tours can be arranged in the breath-taking tree tops of Karkloof.
The Fern Hill Theatre is the perfect conference, wedding reception, dinner and dance or party venue, seating up to 250 people.
Whether you visit, wine, dine or book in for the night, we`ll ensure you a comfortable and warm welcome.
Minutes away from some of the routes biggest attractions (including the new Mandela Monument and Midmar Dam) Fern Hill Hotel is an ideal accommodation choice for anyone visiting the area. Perfectly situated for an adventure into the Midlands Meander!
With 25 spacious rooms, suites and luxurious accommodation to choose from, Fern Hill Hotel meets the individual needs of every guest. Whether travelling for business or leisure, a family group or solo, each room is magnificently designed to provide the utmost comfort and style at your home away from home.
Room 5 is perfect for a Family of four and features a newly re-designed living environment and enormous bathroom with extra-large corner tub and walk-in shower. The charming master bedroom features a four-poster, queen-sized bed, while the second bedroom (ideal for siblings) features two single beds.
The Garden Suite features its own secret garden tucked away from the rest of the hotel, and overlooking the swimming pool. An intimate lounge and King sized bed offer pure luxury, with suite-exclusive, high thread count linen guaranteed to make you want to hit that snooze button again and again. The Garden Suite’s bathroom is where old meets new, with a classic ball-and-claw slipper bath complimenting the modern, walk-in shower.
Largest suite for Families, and features a King sized bed, three double beds and a single bed, meaning up to seven people can share this spacious environment. This suite is equipped with two bathrooms (one en-suite in the master bedroom), an extra-large lounge, balcony, three air-conditioning units, and DSTV. This suite is also ideal for a bride and her bridesmaids, offering enough space to get ready in a suite with multiple photo ops.
The Luxury Rooms are for those guests looking for that light, contemporary atmosphere in their living environment. Featuring modern bathrooms with walk-in showers and floating sinks, the Luxury Suites are designed with guest sophistication in mind. Relax on your own private balcony. All modern amenities are covered, including DSTV, wireless fibre Internet connectivity, air-conditioning, and flat screen TVs. Four-poster queen beds and crisp white linen complemented by designer wallpapers.
The Luxury Rooms are for those guests looking for that light, contemporary atmosphere in their living environment. Featuring modern bathrooms with walk-in showers and floating sinks, the Luxury Suites are designed with guest sophistication in mind. Relax on your own private balcony while overlooking our exquisite Rose Garden with it’s 110 bushes. All modern amenities are covered, including DSTV, wireless fibre Internet connectivity, air-conditioning, and flat screen TVs. Crisp white linen complement and original, abstract artworks.
The Mandela Presidential Suite was built for the late Nelson Mandela when he attended a celebratory banquet at Fern Hill Hotel. A four-poster bed, dressing table, and reading nook appoint the main bedroom, while a spacious lounge and entrance foyer. The bathroom features glass fittings and an extra-large spa bath to really relax and unwind.
Our Standard Rooms offer old-school country charm with a double bed. Californian Oak furnishings are complemented by modern amenities like flatscreen TVs, fibre Wifi Internet connectivity, air-conditioning, and DSTV.
Our Standard Rooms offer old-school country charm with four-poster queen beds. Californian Oak furnishings are complemented by modern amenities like flatscreen TVs, fibre Wifi Internet connectivity, air-conditioning, and DSTV.
Our Standard Rooms offer old-school country charm with a queen bed and an additional single bed. Californian Oak furnishings are complemented by modern amenities like flatscreen TVs, fibre Wifi Internet connectivity, air-conditioning, and DSTV.
- Reservations are 100% refundable 30 – 15 days prior to arrival, but a 20% admin fee will be charged on the total amount.
- Reservations are 50% refundable 14-8 days prior to arrival, but a 20% admin fee will be charged on the total amount.
- No refund for cancellation 7 days or less prior to arrival. Full payment expected.
Fern Hill Hotel is the gateway to the Midlands Meander, an hour from Durban International Airport and the Drakensburg Mountains. Set in the heart of Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa. Fern Hill Hotel is situated just off the N3 highway and has two sets of offramps within 3 kilometeres. Take the Tweedie/Howick turnoff from Johannesburg and The Midmar/Howick turnoff from Durban. Follow the signs from the turnoffs to the Hotel.
