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The Foresters Arms

3.5 star property
Travelers can relax by the outdoor pool or seek thrills with mountain biking, then recharge with a hearty breakfast buffet for another day of adventures

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A rustic lodge with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden. - The Foresters Arms (Mhlambanyatsi)
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains. - The Foresters Arms (Mhlambanyatsi)
A bar area with wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - The Foresters Arms (Mhlambanyatsi)
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A restaurant with a red exterior and green-framed windows. - The Foresters Arms (Mhlambanyatsi)
The Foresters Arms blends adventure and relaxation in a scenic setting. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, unwind in the sauna or pool, or try mountain biking and horseback riding. Features include multilingual staff, free WiFi, and a nearby bar for a warm atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a fireplace.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mhlambanyatsi is home to The Foresters Arms. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Swaziland Theater Club, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mantenga Nature Reserve and Ezulwini Valley. Waterford Kamhlaba United World College and Malolotja Nature Reserve are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mhlambanyatsi travel guide
Map
National Road Mr19, Mbabane, Mhlambanyatsi

What's nearby

  • A traditional thatched hut surrounded by bamboo fences and trees, with a mountain in the background.
    Ezulwini Valley
    28 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Mbabane Market
    35 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Mbabane City Hall
    36 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Swaziland Theater Club
    37 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Waterford Kamhlaba United World College
    44 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lounge @ Foresters Arm
    1 min walk
  • Bhunya Club
    17 min drive
  • Restaurant @ Forester Arms
    1 min walk
  • Coffee Culture
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does The Foresters Arms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Foresters Arms 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 The Foresters Arms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Foresters Arms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Foresters Arms located?

Situated in Mhlambanyatsi, this hotel is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Swaziland Theater Club and within 32 mi (52 km) of Waterford Kamhlaba United World College and Mantenga Nature Reserve.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Foresters Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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Beautiful location in the forest, peaceful and very relaxing surrounded by giant trees. Perfectly designed gardens with lovely clean pool and a zip line for the kids. There’s an English pub style bar which is very well stocked including snacks. The restaurant is superb, best food I’ve found in 11 years of visiting Eswatini. Breakfast has everything you could possibly imagine and more, selection of homemade breads is soooo good. Lunches and dinners are similarly on another level. For me though, the staff shine through. Absolutely lovely kind helpful and engaging. For a peaceful relaxing stay with great food and surroundings, there is nothing finer in Eswatini
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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The chilled relaxed atmosphere in a classic style colonial lodge in the forest. It’s a little cooler here than elsewhere which brings great relief, and the air is clean and pure. English pub style bar with excellent selection of drinks, and a lovely classic dining room delivering the best dining experience in Eswatini. Breakfast has everything, all fresh and as much homemade as possible, and the evening dinner is a true gourmet experience, absolutely fantastic. Buffet style lunch offers similar quality dining experience. Staff are all, everyone, completely focused on the clients and the maintain a professional attitude whilest being so friendly and kind. Hands down this is my absolute favourite place to stay in Eswatini
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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Great stay, amazing food offering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bev

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Foresters Arms is a real gem. Its has a special charm and I loved every minute of my one night stay there. I was very touched to see my car had been washed just before I left. This is your best choice in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Awesome, Friendly, Flexible!
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10/10 Excellent

René

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Wunderschön ruhig am Waldrand gelegene Unterkunft, sehr aufmerksames Personal, saubere Zimmer, klasse Frühstück, toller Pool. Zu empfehlen ist das Abendessen als 6-Gänge-Menü für ca. 20 €.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Heinz Werner

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First cusine das ist nichts für mich War am verhungern
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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Wir haben 1 Nacht dort verbracht. Die Anlage ist sehr schön und sauber. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Essen, Frühstück sowie das Abendessen war sehr, sehr gut.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rolf

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Sehr schön gelegen und das Personal ist super aufmerksam. Die Mahlzeiten waren sehr gut vorbereitet und lecker. Sogar das Auto wurde gewaschen!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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I was pleasantly impressed with the friendly service And beautiful setting at the Forrester’s Arms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Team, sehr schöne, außergewöhnliche Lage mitten im Wald, leckeres Essen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

Dieter

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

Altes englisches Hotel mit viel Charme.

Gemütliches Hotel in den Bergen von Swasiland. Wer Ruhe mit Stil sucht, wird hier fündig. Gratis Autowäsche nach jeder Tour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Damjan

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A nice gem

The hotel lives up to its reputation. Apart from the beautiful garden, the food was definitely given a thumb up. They supply several homemade items everyday including bread and jam. All of them were very fresh. Breakfast was generous. The four-course dinners were satisfying in terms of taste and creativity. Two choices are available for starter and desert and four for main course and a guest can order two for each course. The portion is not very big so people like me can have both to satisfy curiosity. The room we stayed for our first night is relatively dated and simple yet clean. We moved to another room next day whose toilet is equipped with more modern amenities including a bath. The hotel staff including the hostesses and housekeepers were cheerful and did their jobs very well. Our car was washed complimentarily and it was very much a pleasant surprise. We notice many people stay there for one or two nights, but our view is people can easily spend a longer there and we did eventually -- it had not been our plan. :) Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Paradise in Swaziland

One would not expect such a hotel after the drive over pothole-ridden streets and having seen the extremely simple living conditions all around. Surrounded by a secure fence, there is an island of splendor with great food, local staff, and very international clientele. The food is excellent; the table was always the same and the waiter by name assigned for breakfast and dinner. It’s a happy and beautiful place. Imagine this: you wake up and your car has been secretly washed by good spirits early in the morning, and so it goes on and on. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

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Top! Herausragend!

Einfach paradiesisch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Franz

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A Hotel to come back again

Excellent (international) cuisin with exciting cookings. Clean, large rooms. Some rooms with own chimney (the chimney was ready prepared to start firing with a single match). The hotel is located in the woods, no noise - just recreation.
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8/10 Good

dominique

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Situation magnifique dans un parc bien entretenu

Séjour très agréable malgré la pluie Bonne cuisine dans une salle à manger chaleureuse
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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Nous avons fait juste une halte dans cet hôtel entre deux déplacements en voiture
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8/10 Good

Lothar

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Fast kolonialer Service

Mehrgängiges hervorragendes und äußerst preiswertes Abendessen ist eigentlich obligatorisch. Dazu ein sehr zuvorkommender Service. Sogar das Auto steht am nächsten Morgen gewaschen da.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen! Die Zimmer sehr einfach eingerichtet und nicht sehr ansprechend! Deko fehlte komplett. Das Abendessen war sehr gut und im Preis/leistungsverhältnis ok
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8/10 Good

Sabrina

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Tolles Hotel auf dem Weg durch Swaziland

wir waren 1 nacht im hotel und konnten die vielen angebote nicht ausprobieren. sehr freundliches personal, tolles abendessen und frühstück.man fühlt sich in der zeit zurückversetzt.perfekt für die durchreise.
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8/10 Good

Fabio

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Oasi di pace immerso nel verde

Hotel molto carino immerso nel verde, piscina, sauna e ottimo ristorante! Prezzi davvero contenuti. Ideale per attività all'aria aperta e passeggiate a cavallo.
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10/10 Excellent

Paola

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Sistemazione d'atmosfera in un ambiente da sogno

Bellissima atmosfera ed accoglienza, sembra di essere in un cottage inglese, camini accesi .. tutto perfetto. La cena molto ma molto buona e ad un prezzo davvero bassissimo se rapportato alla qualità, quantità e al servizio. Purtroppo ci siamo fermati solo una notte, ma le escursioni che si possono fare nei dintorni devono essere molto belle. La proprietaria alla nostra partenza ci ha comunque illustrato le cose da vedere durante la strada di ritorno verso Johannesburg. Imperdibile per chi dovesse visitare lo Swaziland.
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10/10 Excellent

SONIA

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Étape remarquable au Szaziland

De passage au Swaziland, cet hôtel a été une remarquable étape. En plus la voiture nous a été rendue lavée. Le personnel est très agréable et l'ambiance est chaleureuse aussi bien au bar, qu'au salon ou au restaurant. Les conseils de la patronne se sont révélés exacts. A ne pas manquer
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10/10 Excellent

Ine

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