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Fern Hill Hotel

Howick, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
 
A popular hotel in historic KwaZulu-Natal. A good base from which to explore the nearby Drankensberg Mountains. Opposite Midmar Dam, the largest recreational centre.

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Fern Hill 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 holeliers. Gion is a graduate of Lausanne Hotel School and Karen is a granduate of the Cordon Bleu School in Sandton.

Delicios international cuisine in the Snooty Fox Restaurant. Fern Hill 's comfortable, elegant en - suite rooms will invite rooms will invite you back again and again. Relax in the Cobwebs Pub 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 banquest held in his honour.

Sporting facilities include swimming, tennis and volleyball. A round of Golf at the nearby Boschhoek or a day sailing at Midmar Dam are additional entertainment options.

The Fern Hill Theatre is the perfect conference, wedding reception, dinner and dance or party venue, seatting up to 250 people.

Whether you visit, wine, dine or book in for the night, we 'll ensure you a comfortable and warm welcome.



Rooms
Fern Hill Hotel has thirty bedrooms, all en-suite with a bath, shower and toilet.

Family Suites:
Each has a master bedroom with a double bed; a second bedroom with two single beds; a lounge area as well as a bathroom with a shower or bath. In addition to this, televisions, tea and coffee making facilities are also available.

Fern Hill Suites:
Luxurious suites with inviting beds, televisions, baths or showers, climate control in most rooms, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Mandela Suite:
Was developed for the former President himself and enjoys a completely unique lounge. It also has two adjoining rooms with a bathroom/shower en-suite. The suite can also be served from a demonstration kitchen, which is built adjacent to it.

How to get there
R103 Midmar
Tweedie
Howick

From DBN: N3, Howick Midmar turn-off towards Midmar Dam. Turning is 500m past entrance to Midmar Dam. From JHB: N3, Tweedie/Howick/Midmar turn-off towards Midmar Dam. Fern Hill Inn turning on the left.

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Location: Howick, KwaZulu Natal