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Nottingham Road Hotel

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A spacious lobby with a large wall clock, a reception desk, and a tiled floor. - Nottingham Road Hotel (Nottingham Road)
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Located close to Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Fordoun Spa, Nottingham Road Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Notties Pub & Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, two bedside lamps, and a wall clock.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A house with a wooden door, a number '5' on the wall, and a patio with a table and chairs.

Garden Suites

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Nottingham Road, Nottingham Road Hotel is in the historical district and next to a golf course. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Fordoun Spa. Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and Kamberg Rock Art Center are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Nottingham Road travel guide
Map
R103, Old Main Road, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, 3280

What's nearby

  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sherwood Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Junction
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    39 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Lampara
    19 min drive
  • Chocolate Heaven
    6 min walk
  • Blueberry Café
    7 min drive
  • Cafe Bloom
    12 min walk
  • Country Market
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Notties Pub & Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 indoor padel courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1854
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham Road Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nottingham Road Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nottingham Road Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nottingham Road Hotel located?

Situated in Nottingham Road, this golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Fordoun Spa. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument is 22.3 mi (36 km) away.

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

Nottingham Road Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Grant

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

Great stay for a midweek business trip

A quaint Victorian country hotel full of local history and ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ilse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived a lady clearly under the influence were passed out by the fire place in the restau
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

CJ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hot and loud old hotel

We booked to stay at this hotel for the Midmar Mile weekend. We were impressed with the hotel phoning us in advance to see if we wanted to book meals as this was a busy event weekend. We thought we booked two rooms with breakfast - and our booking said that breakfast and wifi were included but according to the hotels records we paid for room only. We called Hotels.com prior to checking in to clarify but ended up paying for the breakfasts and hoping for a refund. The hotel has some charm - but there are drawbacks to staying in a really old hotel. These include no aircon, no fridges in rooms, no bottled water and bathrooms that have seen better days. A small fan was provided but it barely helped. Our room was also above a very noisy bar which made it difficult to sleep. We ate one dinner and breakfasts at the hotel and these were good. We asked for a late check out on the day of the race but this was not given - not even for one room out of the four our group booked. This is a pity because our friends who we booked with had been given a late checkout on their previous visit which allowed for a shower after swimming across a dam and then travelling home. Next year we will probably look for something cooler, quieter and with staff that aims to be more accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sorry does not cut it any longer

Due to my booking on this website, my room booking was predetermined. Only when booking out we were told there were better options, well too late. Because of the booking through “Hotels.com” The Nottingham Road Hotel Management just said 'so sorry' you booked through this website. This is no excuse as they paid your website to advertise, bad job. Not going into detail, but sorry does not cut it any longer and we will no longer support bookings through this website. Another issue is the pictures of The Nottingham Road Hotel Management, I booked because of the room pictures, well, you failed to mention Room 4 is next to the gents’ toilets, and on two busy nights, you will hear the gents serenading their profits being flushed down the drain. So for a romantic weekend away, I cannot recommend either of the service providers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Darryl

I stayed 1 night at the Hotel in the beg of Dec 2021 on a stop over from KZN to Jhb with my son. So we decided again after our holiday with my wife and son, for the 16/17 Jan 2022 on our return drive from KZN to Jhb to stay overnight and booked on line for 3 people. (The offer with a 2nd room). We were booked into the Garden units 18/19. they only had showers. - no bath The shower in our unit 19 was impossible to get the water temp correct. Had to continually fiddle with the mixer. Also the water splashes out onto the bathroom floor. So overall was not enjoyable. The only good thing was the excellent Lambshanks we had in the resturant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gaylen

Average hotel

Old hotel. Got an email after the stay to say that we owed money even though the entire stay was prepaid. Very average
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean but needs some love.

Staff super friendly. Rooms are clean but definitely needs some attention. Bathrooms were clean, but old. Bed clean and comfortable, but needs some upgrades. Very noisy over the weekend with the Pub downstairs. Location is brilliant though, close to all the major sites in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

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

Fantastic stay

Great stay. Would have been nice to have had a fan or air conditioning, as it got quite hot at night. But an enjoyable stay and the food is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petrusia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay, great location. Lots to do in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allan

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

Historical hotel

This hotel is steeped in history and that is why we chose to stay there. The garden suites are spacious and were recently renovated. We only ate breakfast there - they offered a wide range of hot dishes. Staff were friendly and the hotel is ideally situated to explore the Midlands Meander without breaking the bank.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Errol

TRIP TO NOTTIES

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Notties

Amazing staff, excellent food and will definitely visit again. Cheers
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good Value - great location

Great Hotel fro the Nittingham Road area - had lovely breakfasts - within walking distance of the Junction and a couple of restaurants in the area - and then a good central spot to meander through the midlands. Lively bar in the eveinngs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russel

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

Brilliant

The stay was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The floors in the rooms need attention. All you could find for breakfast was pork no other alternative of meats.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Very comfortable hotel

The hotel is over 100 years old but very comfortable without needing all the modern facilities. Plenty to see in the surrounding area
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edith

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

Gezellig en keurig hotel

Heel leuk hotel met restaurant (heerlijk gegeten) en drukbezochte pub (erg gezellig). Vriendelijk personeel, nette en ruime kamers.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Conveniently positioned, clean hotel.

The most uncomfortable pillows I have experienced in any hotel room anywhere. Shower was designed without a door and water splashed onto the badly. Bedside lighting was very poor. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were adequate but were rather limited in selection. We had a reasonable meal there one evening. Wonderful pub, got a taste of local life.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sabelo

Liked: Room comfort

Clean

Very good
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryony

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

Nottingham Road Hotel

Overnighted on Christmas day, so didn't spend much time at the hotel, but the staff were very friendly and we had good service, and a delicious breakfast the following day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THEMBINKOSI

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025