Fern Hill has a reputation as one of the leading privately owned Hotels in South Africa. Established restaurateurs and hoteliers, Gion and Karen Poltera, will ensure your stay is an unforgettable one.

Fern Hill Hotel and Conference Centre is a landmark in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands. Situated just off the N3 highway and opposite the Midmar Dam and Nature Reserve, it enjoys a significant history.

Built in 1851, as a trading post by the Swann family, it became a trading post and boarding house in 1888 for the Trekkers that stopped off, before descending the treacherous Umngeni Gorge. Over many years it became a popular holiday resort, until the early 1960's, after which it was left to go to rack and ruin.

Gion and Karen Poltera bought the property in October 1989 and painstakingly reconstructed the dilapidated buildings that remained and within eight months were able to re-open, in May 1990. What started off as a small hotel, with only Six bedrooms, a small bar, restaurant and conference room, has developed to great proportions. Today it boasts Forty-Two bedrooms, all en-suite and a host of public rooms. The accommodation offers family suites, cottages and executive rooms.

Enjoy one these beautifully appointed rooms. Some of which have a Jacuzzi bath, some four-poster beds and some king-size. All rooms are equipped with a TV, remote control, bathroom/shower-en-suite, tea/coffee making facilities and guest amenities. All rooms are carpeted and tiled.

The 'Mandela Suite' was developed for the President himself and enjoys a sumptuous lounge. It also has two adjoining rooms, with bathroom/shower en-suite, plus the suite can be served from a demonstration kitchen, that is built adjacent to it.

It has Four Conference rooms, Two restaurants, Two bars and a fully accredited Training College, for students wishing to develop their skills in the Industry.

The hotel is set in Twenty-Five acres of park like grounds, with water features, a Gazebo, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Volley Ball Court and Braai/Barbeque Area

Rates
Inclusive of breakfast. Different rates apply for the Midmar Mile period. R6.50 per person Tourism Development Levy.