When you stay at First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout in Mooirivier, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Mooi River Country Club. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Fort Durnford Museum.
Family-friendly aparthotel with a full-service spa and a sauna
First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout offers 58 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa, La Vita Spas. Services include manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 58 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Sunloungers
Umbrellas
Sauna
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Spa services
Manicures and pedicures
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Playground
Kitchen
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cleaning supplies
Dining
1 restaurant
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Deep-soaking bath
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite service
Games room
Outdoor areas
Furnished balcony/patio
Terrace
Barbecue
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Safe
Iron/ironing board
Safe at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Things to do
Golf on site
Mini golf on site
Horse riding nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
58 rooms
1 floor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Midlands Saddle Trout Hotel Mooirivier
Midlands Saddle Trout Mooirivier
Midlands Saddle Trout Apartment Mooirivier
Midlands Saddle Trout Apartment
First Group Midlands Saddle Trout Apartment Mooirivier
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First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout Aparthotel
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First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Stayed only one night. The apartment was nice and comfy, but the heating was insufficient.
The restaurant was shocking
EW
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Zakiyya
19 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A disappointing holiday
An absolutely disappointing experience.. We came in early, our fault... We didn't realize check in was at 3.. At 3pm we were issued a key to a room that wasn't ready yet.. Went back to to reception and we were issued another chalet... There are no fans or air-conditioning units in the chalet.. The chalet was infested with flies.. Drove up to reception and was handed a can of doom... So, no air-conditioning or fan and we can't keep the windows or doors open cos the flies are a bother.. I counted 35 flies in the lounge and room... The kitchen had cobwebs, the blinds were taken off, probably broken.. I thought I'd use the spa bath to cool down. But when I switched on the jets fly lavae had filled my tub... The toilet had a constant leak.. After giving up and deciding I'm leaving early the next morning I decided to go to bed where I was greeted by a fishmoth good night... An absolutely disappointing waste of money... And on our way out we were told.. "see you next time" I very much doubt that, unless the resort has a major spring clean and upgrade
Zakiyya
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nana
16 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely stay
Loved my stay here during my solocation. Only issue we had was the power cuts ontop of loadshedding but i guess that was out of their control.
Nana
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Werner
Travelled with family
20 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Werner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Sarika
Travelled with family
14 June 2022
Liked: Room comfort
Place is very relaxing however it is very run down and is in need of maintenance.
Sarika
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
4/10 Poor
Carlos
16 Jan 2022
I had to prove that my stay included breakfast. reception wanted to charge me for breakfast .
Carlos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
4/10 Poor
Kavir
Travelled with family
11 Jan 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Worst experience ever
Have been to this resort many times over the years.
Will never go back. Too many complaints to mention. We did make the manager aware. Evan paid for breakfast but didnt eat on the 2nd day
Kavir
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mr Price
9 Jan 2022
Mr Price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Raja
Travelled with family
7 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Raja
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Mohammed
7 Nov 2021
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mohammed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
18 Oct 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Shocking! Dirty, unmaintained. The only good thing is the refund we are getting from leaving early.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Pieter
Business traveller
6 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A great holiday destination
A massive upgrade since the last time i was there.
Reception is great and the staff are friendly. The chalets are perfectly furnished, clean and equipped with everything you need.
The only downside was the restaurant, as it closes at 18h00 and the menu did not have alot of options for dinner. It also only opened at 08h00 so breakfast was a no go. Nevertheless, my Burger were still great and my breakfast pack also good.
I was on a business trip so i did not have alot of time to explore further but believe that there oe alot to do.
Definitely a go as a holoday destination.
Pieter
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sthulile
Travelled with group
23 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect
Everything was perfect, great location. The rooms had everything you will need,even though weather was gloomy we stayed indoors mostly couldn’t use the pool but overall stay was perfect.
Nice views as well
Sthulile
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa
Travelled with family
19 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
GREAT RELAXING WEEKEND
Stay was amazing...
Place was super clean...
Sanitizers provided...
Friendsly staff....
Great getaway :-)
Vanessa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Dumisani
Business traveller
26 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dumisani
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Rashnand
Travelled with family
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The Stay was amazing , only thing i suggest is that you guys change the firewood as it does not burn.Other guest also had the same issue
Rashnand
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
4/10 Poor
Grant
3 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Idyllic stay marred by electrical fault
A lovely stay in most regards. Gorgeous view, well stocked and clean cottage... BUT a major issue with the electricityenat that both myself and my wife were shocked in the bath and shower whenever we touched the plumbing. It was really frightening and did not seem to be taken too seriously when reporting the incident the following day on checking out.
Grant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Imraan
Travelled with family
15 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing getaway
Amazing
Imraan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We had a beautiful stay .
Love the serenity and clear air .
Love that there's a jacuzzi in the chalet .
Amazing .