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The Foresters Arms

3.5 star property
Travelers can relax by the outdoor pool or seek thrills with mountain biking, then recharge with a hearty breakfast buffet for another day of adventures

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The Foresters Arms blends adventure and relaxation in a scenic setting. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, unwind in the sauna or pool, or try mountain biking and horseback riding. Features include multilingual staff, free WiFi, and a nearby bar for a warm atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Mhlambanyatsi is home to The Foresters Arms. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Swaziland Theater Club, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mantenga Nature Reserve and Ezulwini Valley. Waterford Kamhlaba United World College and Malolotja Nature Reserve are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
National Road Mr19, Mbabane, Mhlambanyatsi

What's nearby

  • Ezulwini Valley - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Mbabane Market - 34 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Mbabane City Hall - 36 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Swaziland Theater Club - 36 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Waterford Kamhlaba United World College - 39 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge @ Foresters Arm - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant @ Forester Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bhunya Club - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Foresters Arms

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library and a bar at The Foresters Arms. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking and horse riding. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Foresters Arms Hotel Mhlambanyatsi
Foresters Arms Mhlambanyatsi
The Foresters Arms Hotel
The Foresters Arms Mhlambanyatsi
The Foresters Arms Hotel Mhlambanyatsi

Frequently asked questions

Does The Foresters Arms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Foresters Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Foresters Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Foresters Arms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Foresters Arms?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Foresters Arms located?

Situated in Mhlambanyatsi, this hotel is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Swaziland Theater Club, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Waterford Kamhlaba United World College and Mantenga Nature Reserve.

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Reviews

The Foresters Arms Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, amazing food offering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foresters Arms is a real gem. Its has a special charm and I loved every minute of my one night stay there. I was very touched to see my car had been washed just before I left. This is your best choice in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, Friendly, Flexible!

10/10 Excellent

René

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschön ruhig am Waldrand gelegene Unterkunft, sehr aufmerksames Personal, saubere Zimmer, klasse Frühstück, toller Pool. Zu empfehlen ist das Abendessen als 6-Gänge-Menü für ca. 20 €.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Heinz Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First cusine das ist nichts für mich War am verhungern
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben 1 Nacht dort verbracht. Die Anlage ist sehr schön und sauber. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Essen, Frühstück sowie das Abendessen war sehr, sehr gut.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schön gelegen und das Personal ist super aufmerksam. Die Mahlzeiten waren sehr gut vorbereitet und lecker. Sogar das Auto wurde gewaschen!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleasantly impressed with the friendly service And beautiful setting at the Forrester’s Arms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Team, sehr schöne, außergewöhnliche Lage mitten im Wald, leckeres Essen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Dieter, Nordhorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Altes englisches Hotel mit viel Charme.

Gemütliches Hotel in den Bergen von Swasiland. Wer Ruhe mit Stil sucht, wird hier fündig. Gratis Autowäsche nach jeder Tour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Damjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice gem

The hotel lives up to its reputation. Apart from the beautiful garden, the food was definitely given a thumb up. They supply several homemade items everyday including bread and jam. All of them were very fresh. Breakfast was generous. The four-course dinners were satisfying in terms of taste and creativity. Two choices are available for starter and desert and four for main course and a guest can order two for each course. The portion is not very big so people like me can have both to satisfy curiosity. The room we stayed for our first night is relatively dated and simple yet clean. We moved to another room next day whose toilet is equipped with more modern amenities including a bath. The hotel staff including the hostesses and housekeepers were cheerful and did their jobs very well. Our car was washed complimentarily and it was very much a pleasant surprise. We notice many people stay there for one or two nights, but our view is people can easily spend a longer there and we did eventually -- it had not been our plan. :) Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in Swaziland

One would not expect such a hotel after the drive over pothole-ridden streets and having seen the extremely simple living conditions all around. Surrounded by a secure fence, there is an island of splendor with great food, local staff, and very international clientele. The food is excellent; the table was always the same and the waiter by name assigned for breakfast and dinner. It’s a happy and beautiful place. Imagine this: you wake up and your car has been secretly washed by good spirits early in the morning, and so it goes on and on. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top! Herausragend!

Einfach paradiesisch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Franz, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hotel to come back again

Excellent (international) cuisin with exciting cookings. Clean, large rooms. Some rooms with own chimney (the chimney was ready prepared to start firing with a single match). The hotel is located in the woods, no noise - just recreation.

8/10 Good

dominique, paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Situation magnifique dans un parc bien entretenu

Séjour très agréable malgré la pluie Bonne cuisine dans une salle à manger chaleureuse

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons fait juste une halte dans cet hôtel entre deux déplacements en voiture

8/10 Good

Lothar, Baden-Württemberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fast kolonialer Service

Mehrgängiges hervorragendes und äußerst preiswertes Abendessen ist eigentlich obligatorisch. Dazu ein sehr zuvorkommender Service. Sogar das Auto steht am nächsten Morgen gewaschen da.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen! Die Zimmer sehr einfach eingerichtet und nicht sehr ansprechend! Deko fehlte komplett. Das Abendessen war sehr gut und im Preis/leistungsverhältnis ok

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tolles Hotel auf dem Weg durch Swaziland

wir waren 1 nacht im hotel und konnten die vielen angebote nicht ausprobieren. sehr freundliches personal, tolles abendessen und frühstück.man fühlt sich in der zeit zurückversetzt.perfekt für die durchreise.

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasi di pace immerso nel verde

Hotel molto carino immerso nel verde, piscina, sauna e ottimo ristorante! Prezzi davvero contenuti. Ideale per attività all'aria aperta e passeggiate a cavallo.

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sistemazione d'atmosfera in un ambiente da sogno

Bellissima atmosfera ed accoglienza, sembra di essere in un cottage inglese, camini accesi .. tutto perfetto. La cena molto ma molto buona e ad un prezzo davvero bassissimo se rapportato alla qualità, quantità e al servizio. Purtroppo ci siamo fermati solo una notte, ma le escursioni che si possono fare nei dintorni devono essere molto belle. La proprietaria alla nostra partenza ci ha comunque illustrato le cose da vedere durante la strada di ritorno verso Johannesburg. Imperdibile per chi dovesse visitare lo Swaziland.

10/10 Excellent

SONIA, Marseille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Étape remarquable au Szaziland

De passage au Swaziland, cet hôtel a été une remarquable étape. En plus la voiture nous a été rendue lavée. Le personnel est très agréable et l'ambiance est chaleureuse aussi bien au bar, qu'au salon ou au restaurant. Les conseils de la patronne se sont révélés exacts. A ne pas manquer

10/10 Excellent

Ine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

leuke plek in Swaziland

Heerlijk verblijf in Swaziland. Mooie plek en Super goede adviezen voor trips.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

getaway

a short getaway

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

schöne, ruhige Lage und nettes Personal

Zimmer sauber und gemütlich - mit Kamin, den man in der kalten Jahreszeit wohl auch braucht. Heizkörper gibt es auch sowie Handtuchwärmer. Das Menue abends ist sehr gut und sehr preiswert