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Fordoun Hotel and Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Nottingham Road, South Africa, hosting 180 at dinner. Best months: May, June, August, September.

Fordoun Hotel and Spa

Nottingham RoadKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Fordoun Hotel and Spa sits in Nottingham Road, South Africa, a historic building with mountain views, gardens and a pool across the grounds.

Guests
180 at dinner
Rooms
22 rooms
Cost
ZAR 40,000venue fee
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate

About the venue

Fordoun Hotel and Spa sits in Nottingham Road, South Africa, a historic building with mountain views, gardens and a pool across the grounds.

The venue holds up to 180 guests seated for both the ceremony and the dining reception, with an on-site chapel, an outdoor ceremony option and indoor reception space with room to dance.

Twenty-two rooms are available on site, including Two-Bedroom Chalets sleeping four and Superior Suites with Mountain View sleeping three, with a two-night minimum stay.

The venue fee is ZAR 40,000 and covers the ceremony space, reception space and furniture; catering, drinks and rooms are charged separately.

  • Seats up to 180 guests for both ceremony and seated dining
  • On-site chapel plus an outdoor ceremony option
  • Venue fee of ZAR 40,000 including ceremony space, reception space and furniture
  • 22 rooms on site, from Luxury Double Rooms to Two-Bedroom Chalets for four

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Fordoun Hotel and Spa cost?
The venue quotes zAR 40,000 venue fee.
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How many guests does Fordoun Hotel and Spa hold?
Fordoun Hotel and Spa holds 180 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Fordoun Hotel and Spa?
Yes. 22 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Fordoun Hotel and Spa?
Best weather: August – September.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
180 guests
Ceremony, seated
180 guests

Staying over

Rooms
22 rooms
Room types
4 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

The ceremony

Chapel on site
Yes
Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  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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Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can Fordoun Hotel and Spa seat?
Up to 180 guests seated for the ceremony and up to 180 for seated dining.
What does the venue fee include?
The venue fee is ZAR 40,000 and includes the ceremony space, reception space and furniture. Catering, drinks and accommodation are not included.
Can we stay on site, and is there a minimum stay?
Yes, there are 22 rooms including Two-Bedroom Chalets (up to 4 guests), Superior Suites with Mountain View (up to 3), Luxury Double Rooms and Deluxe Double Rooms (up to 2 each). A minimum of two nights applies.
Do we have to book the whole property?
No, a full buyout is not required.
Can we bring our own wine?
Yes, corkage is allowed. There is also an on-site bar and in-house catering.

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ZAR 40,000venue fee

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