Fern Hill Hotel in Kokstad

An 11-minute walk from Midmar Nature Reserve, this upscale, family-run hotel is 3 km from the memorial marking the Nelson Mandela Capture Site.The country-style rooms feature local art, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some include balconies. Plush suites add extra bedrooms or sofabeds; some come with living rooms and/or 4-poster beds. An upgraded suite has a fireplace and a minibar.A posh restaurant with stained-glass windows serves international cuisine, and there's a terrace with a thatched roof. Other amenities include 2 bars, a BBQ area and an outdoor pool, as well as tennis and volleyball courts.