Brahman Hills - Gardens, Spa, Hotel & Villas - 5star is a hotel destination wedding venue in Nottingham Road, South Africa, hosting 380 at dinner and 400 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs from ZAR 169,000. Best months: May, June, August, September.

Brahman Hills - Gardens, Spa, Hotel & Villas

Nottingham RoadKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Set on private lakefront grounds in Nottingham Road, Brahman Hills is a five-star hotel with gardens, a spa and villas, plus an on-site chapel for ceremonies.

Guests
380 at dinner400 standing
Cost
From ZAR 169,000for 80 guests
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
PZBabout 45 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Set on private lakefront grounds in Nottingham Road, Brahman Hills is a five-star hotel with gardens, a spa and villas, plus an on-site chapel for ceremonies.

The estate hosts up to 380 seated for dining and 400 standing, with indoor reception space, a dance floor, a bar and in-house catering including a private chef.

Accommodation sleeps 120 guests across room types ranging from a Basic King Room for two to a Villa for eight, and music can continue until the 02:00 noise curfew.

Wedding packages start from ZAR 114,900 and include ceremony and reception space, catering, VAT, a coordinator, furniture, staff, rooms and breakfast.

  • On-site chapel plus outdoor ceremony options in private lakefront gardens
  • Seats 380 for dining, or 400 standing, with a minimum of 50 guests
  • On-site accommodation sleeping 120, from Basic King Rooms to an eight-guest Villa
  • In-house catering and a private chef, with Halal, vegan, vegetarian, healthy and allergy-conscious options

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
380 guests
Standing reception
400 guests
Smallest party taken
50 guests

Staying over

Sleeps
120 guests
Room types
7 listed

House rules

Music until
02:00
Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
PZB, 45 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Phone
033 266 6965
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Reviews of Brahman Hills - Gardens, Spa, Hotel & Villas - 5star

“My daughter recently had her Wedding at Brahman Hills. From the moment we arrived the staff was engaging ,attentive and very professional. They went the extra mile and every small detail was amazing. Onwhaba you are one of a kind!”

Sure GoodingRead the whole review on Google

4.6out of 5, from 1,452 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue host?
Up to 380 guests seated for dining and 400 standing, with a minimum booking of 50 guests.
What do the wedding packages cost and include?
Packages range from ZAR 114,900 to ZAR 265,590, with total wedding costs from ZAR 169,000. They include ceremony space, reception space, catering, VAT, a coordinator, furniture, staff, rooms and breakfast. Service is not included.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes. The property sleeps 120 guests across Villas (up to eight), Three-Bedroom Cottages (up to six), Two-Bedroom Villas (up to four), One-Bedroom Villas, Basic and Standard King Rooms, and Double or Twin Rooms.
Can we marry on site and hold the reception indoors?
Yes. There is a chapel on site, outdoor ceremony options in the gardens, and indoor reception space with room to dance and a bar.
How late can the celebration run, and are children or pets welcome?
The noise curfew is 02:00. Children are welcome; pets are not allowed.

Weddings held here

2025
Michaela & Caleb

We had the most incredible experience at our DREAM wedding venue—everything was truly exceptional from start to finish.

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2025 · The Stables (Cove)
Erin & Dwayne Ormandy

We had our wedding weekend at Brahman Hills and it was nothing short of incredible.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 380 guests

    “Whether you’re looking for a sumptuous affair for up to 380 guests, an upbeat celebration with a swinging dance floor or an intimate gathering of your nearest and dearest, we have you covered.”
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  • Standing reception: 400 guests

    “Our kitchen can cater a wedding for up to 400 guests in style.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 50 guests

    “The Cove Chapel and The Oasis for 50 Guests Jan-Nov 2026 R114 900”
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  • Sleeps: 120 guests

    “With space for up to 120 guests across the hotel and villas, the bridal parties don't have to worry about excess travelling and can get everything done on-site.”
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  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Two-Bedroom Villa”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “Chapel/shrine”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Garden wedding”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Using our years of experience catering weddings, we have put together a selection of menus for you to choose from that are guaranteed winners.”
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  • Dietary options: Halal, vegan, vegetarian, healthy alternatives and allergy considerations

    “What this means for you is that our kitchen is Halal, there are vegan and vegetarian options, healthy alternatives and allergy considerations.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “We provide a fully-licensed bar and well provisioned wine cellar with stock that caters for any budget.”
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  • Private chef: Yes

    “We’ll even send over your own personal chef if you feel like a change from self catering.”
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  • A wedding for 80 guests: From ZAR 169,000, rooms extra

    “The Cove Chapel and The Oasis for 80 Guests Jan-Nov 2026 R169 000”
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  • Price: ZAR 114,900 to ZAR 265,590 as a package

    “The Cove Chapel and The Oasis for 50 Guests Jan-Nov 2026 R114 900”
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  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, catering, VAT, a coordinator, furniture, staff, rooms and breakfast

    “Reception venue includes banqueting tables (round or trestle), standard cream or white linen (tablecloths and napkins), wait and bar staff, crockery, standard cutlery and glassware, as well as wooden chairs.”
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  • Not included: Service

    “Gratuities are not included in the package fee, and added additionally at 10% of food total.”
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  • Music until: 02:00

    “The gorgeous Cove Chapel will host your ceremony, while The Oasis will see your guests feasting and dancing until two in the morning.”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets are not accepted.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children of all ages are welcome.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Car park is free of charge to all hotel guests - space reservation is not required.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Wedding reception in the Glass house venue.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Whether you’re looking for a sumptuous affair for up to 380 guests, an upbeat celebration with a swinging dance floor or an intimate gathering of your nearest and dearest, we have you covered.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “What’s more, our comprehensive spa and wellness facilities will keep you relaxed all day long - whether you’re luxuriating in the pool overlooking the vast natural surrounds and wildlife, or indulging in our steam room or sauna, enjoying a yoga class on the deck, or sipping on a fresh juice at the health bar.”
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  • On a lake: Yes

    “Imagine your elegant wedding ceremony held in the Lake House, perched on the edge of the water.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Wander through magnificent gardens, follow contemplative paths and encounter art and beauty woven thoughtfully into nature.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Begin your forever surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Crane Nature Reserve, where romance meets serenity and every moment is crafted with care.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “A dedicated coordinator will be by your side to offer guidance, expertise and an endless supply of tissues!”
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From ZAR 169,000for 80 guests

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