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The Foresters Arms

3.5 star property

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Exterior
A bar area with wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
Single Room
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

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National Road Mr19, Mbabane, Mhlambanyatsi
  • Place, Ezulwini Valley
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Swaziland Theater Club
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterford Kamhlaba United World College
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Mhlambanyatsi

At The Foresters Arms, you'll be 29.4 km (18.3 mi) from Swaziland Theater Club and 33.9 km (21.1 mi) from Waterford Kamhlaba United World College. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna along with access to horse riding/hire and mountain biking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Mhlambanyatsi hotel include Mantenga Nature Reserve and Ezulwini Valley.

What's nearby

  • Ezulwini Valley - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Mbabane Market - 34 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Happy Valley Casino - 35 min drive - 33.9 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

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

About this property

The Foresters Arms

The Foresters Arms offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Foresters Arms. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Mhlambanyatsi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Foresters Arms offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Mhlambanyatsi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Foresters Arms?

The Foresters Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Foresters Arms?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Foresters Arms on 29 Jul 2026 start from NZ$255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Foresters Arms?

Yep, The Foresters Arms has a free self car park.

Does The Foresters Arms have a pool?

The Foresters Arms has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Foresters Arms a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Foresters Arms.

Does The Foresters Arms serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is available at The Foresters Arms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Foresters Arms?

No, The Foresters Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Foresters Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Foresters Arms?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Foresters Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Foresters Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location in the forest, peaceful and very relaxing surrounded by giant trees. Perfectly designed gardens with lovely clean pool and a zip line for the kids. There’s an English pub style bar which is very well stocked including snacks. The restaurant is superb, best food I’ve found in 11 years of visiting Eswatini. Breakfast has everything you could possibly imagine and more, selection of homemade breads is soooo good. Lunches and dinners are similarly on another level. For me though, the staff shine through. Absolutely lovely kind helpful and engaging. For a peaceful relaxing stay with great food and surroundings, there is nothing finer in Eswatini
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chilled relaxed atmosphere in a classic style colonial lodge in the forest. It’s a little cooler here than elsewhere which brings great relief, and the air is clean and pure. English pub style bar with excellent selection of drinks, and a lovely classic dining room delivering the best dining experience in Eswatini. Breakfast has everything, all fresh and as much homemade as possible, and the evening dinner is a true gourmet experience, absolutely fantastic. Buffet style lunch offers similar quality dining experience. Staff are all, everyone, completely focused on the clients and the maintain a professional attitude whilest being so friendly and kind. Hands down this is my absolute favourite place to stay in Eswatini
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dieter

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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

Top! Herausragend!

Einfach paradiesisch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franz

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

dominique

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lothar

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ine

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

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