Natal Spa - KwaZulu Natal Bushveld

Set in 550 hectares of beautiful KZN bushveld amongst giant Cambrian granite boulders that are millions of years old, the Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort has beautiful views over the Bivane River and abundant bird life.
Legend has it that the river’s warm water and bubbles were the work of a large black snake with an underground lair. While that myth may have kept the ancient San people from the healing mineral waters, it certainly didn’t have the same effect on Oom Piet Wessles or the generations of visitors who have stopped over at this oasis between Vryheid and Paulpietersberg.

Like the Voortrekker forefather, guests soon discovered that there is more to a dip in the river than meets the eye. For starters, this is not ordinary H2O. The Natal Spa is famed for its hot mineral waters. The thermal waters rise up along fault fissures and are heated at the source to between 36 and 45 degrees Celsius.
These “triple waters” contain healing chlorides, sulphates and carbonates which is said to help treat gastric ailments, digestive disorders, biliary, constipation, fibrositis, gout, rheumatism, insomnia, skin disorders such as warts, and even the stresses and strains of everyday life.

Gooderson Leisure bought the resort in 2006. At the Natal Spa, their formula is simple – take plenty of rest and relaxation and just add revitalizing mineral water. Guests stay over in 57 large, comfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms – these include 16 Twins, 30 Family Rooms, 3 double rooms, 8 luxury King Size Rooms and 23 Self Catering Units. Each hotel room has a private bathroom and a TV. In-room coffee and tea making facilities are provided.

The Natal Spa is known for its cuisine – “farm-style” breakfasts at the dining room and terrace, light meals at The Bistro and delicious a la carte and buffet dinners. The Raptors Restaurant bar (open from 10 am until late) and the Boulders Bar alongside the heated pools are perfect spots for sundowners. The Natal Spa also offers an ATM on site for the convenience of our visitors.

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Pricing / Rates & Specials

Description	Sharing	Single	Basis	Dinner
Standard Room	R695	R950	BB	R165
Superior Room	R795	R1050	BB	R165

*Prices are effective from 1 March 2014 and are subject to change, Rates are per person per night. Children under 2 stay for free, children aged from 3 to 15, sharing with adults, stay free but pay a pro-rata percentage for meals.

Description	Midweek	Weekend / Holiday
4 Sleeper	R825	R1195
6 Sleeper	R1395	R1695

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History

In 1888, Oom Piet made a startling discovery whilst paddling around in the river during a stopover at the halfway point on the Great Trek between South Africa and the then Lourenco Marques. To isolate the warm spots he’d found, sandbags were strategically placed in the river, paving the way for the creation of five hot and four cold pools which are enjoyed to this day by guests at the Natal Spa.

To cut a long yarn short, Oom Piet eventually bought the farm through which this warm river flowed with a little help from his boss, General Smuts. It soon became a centre for recreation. During the Boer war in the 1900s, soldiers used one of the rocks on the far side of the river for target practice.

Activities

Activity	Duration	Playing Cost	Hire Cost	Deposit
Super Tube	per day	R50 pp	-	-
Horse Ride *	One Hour	R150	-	-
Adventure Golf	18 Holes	R20 pp	-	R50
Fishing	-	-	R50	-
Wellness Centre	Day Pass	R80	-	-
	Night Pass (4:00pm to close)	R50	-	-
Quad Bikes *	Per Hour	R185	-	-
Table Tennis	-	-	-	R50
Tennis	Per Session	-	-	R100
Squash	Per Session	-	-	R100
Pool Tables	Per Game	R2	-	R100
Volleyball	-	-	-	R50
Guided Bird Walks	Per Hour	R30 pp	-	-
BMX Track Bike Hire	One Hour	-	R50	-
	Two Hours	-	R75	-
	Three Hours	-	R100	-
Own Bike	Free to Ride	-	-	-
Mountain Bike Trail Bike Hire	One Hour	-	R50	-
	Two Hours	-	R75	-
	Three Hours	-	R100	-
Own Bike	Free to Ride	-	-	-
Cellu-Beauty Treatment Rooms	Enquire at Wellness Centre	-	-
Paintball Arena	Enquire at Reception	-	-	-
Obstacle Course	Enquire at Reception	-	-	-
Trampolines	-	-	-	-
Hiking	-	-	-	-
Big Screen TV	-	-	-	-

* Please book one day in advance

Dining

Dining Areas	Children	Adults	Comments
Bistro	Yes	Yes	Max Seats of 30
“Ematsheni Amakhulu” (The Big Rock)	Yes	Yes	Main Dining Room, Max Seats of 150, Buffet Breakfast, Conference Lunches, A la Carte & Buffet Dinner on selected evenings.
Raptor’s Bar			Big Screen TV, Open from 10h00 to late.
Boulder’s Bar			Big Screen TV, Open from 10h00 to 18h00.

*Children must be accompanied by an Adult

Spa and Wellness Centre

Treat yourself to an oasis of tranquillity with breathtaking views, unsurpassed natural spoils and the serenity of luxurious Spa treatments at the Natal Spa & Wellness Centre.
The popular Wellness Centre consists of a sauna and plunge pool, two Jacuzzis, two steam rooms, a 24 jet hydrotherapy bath (heated) as well as a fully equipped gym with cardiovascular circuit, weight training and juice bar. The Wellness Centre also includes CelluBeauty Wellness Retreat, which offers 3 treatment rooms (booking is essential).
Renowned for a diverse offering in all forms of health and wellness, Gooderson Leisure Wellness Centres’ relaxing facilities will rejuvenate your spirit and revive your senses.

Wellness Centre & Spa: Treatments

• Roman Royalty Swedish Massage
• Aromatherapy Full Body Massage
• Hot Stone Full Body Massage
• Full Body Exfoliation
• Majestic Milanese Facial
• Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial
• Spa Paraffin Manicure & Pedicure
• Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting
• Waxing
• Cellulite Reversal
• Swiss Body Wrap
• Non Surgical Luxury Face Lift
• Kiddies Pampering
• Pamper Packages for the soul

To Book

Tel: +27 34 995 0300
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Conferencing

Give your staff more than just a conference, give them inspiration. Break away from the norm and uplift their spirits and productivity in your company.
To host fantastic conferences, events and wedding receptions, Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort offers three well-equipped conference rooms which can accommodate between 10 – 120 delegates. A stylish and scenic boardroom is also available for smaller meetings up to 10 delegates.
For team building activities/leisure time a variety of activities are offered on the resort.

Room	U-Shape	Classroom	Cinema	Buffet
Dumbe	50	70	120	60
Pivaan	30	45	100	50
Boardroom		10 Boardroom Tables
Boulder’s Bar				30 Casual Seating
Lapa Area				30-50 Semi Formal

Conference Catering

• Tea / Coffee / Pastries mid morning.
• Lunch Served in our Restaurant
• Tea / Coffee / Biscuits served mid afternoon.

Standard Equipment

• Projector.
• Data Projector (Charged separately).
• Audio.

*We also cater for smaller events, functions and braais (Spit or Buffet) at Boulder’s Bar and the Lapa Area

Location & Directions

(-27° 31′ 38.14″S 30° 52′ 0.14″ E)